Robert M. Friese

Pfc. Robert M. Friese, age 21, of Chesterfield, Michigan., died on April 29, 2011, in Al Qadisiyah province, Iraq, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade. 

He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.

God, put Robert on the
stairway to Heaven

He joined the military in May 2009 as a M1 armor crewman and was assigned that September to Troop I, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hood. 

Robert's awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Robert M. Friese is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.