Brian Walker

Sgt. Brian L. Walker, age 25, of Lucerne Valley, California, died on May 13, 2012, in Bowri Tana, Afghanistan, when the enemy attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

He attended Lucerne Valley High School and was an officer in the FFA program there. High school officials describe him as a really nice kid, who had lots of friends. 

Father, place Brian on the
Stairway to Heaven.

Brian enlisted in 2007. He had served at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, before arriving at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska in August 2011. This was his second deployment to Afghanistan. His previous deployment was from May 2009 to May 2010.

Friends describe him as being known for his bright smile. Brian is also described as kind, happy-go-lucky with a great sense of humor. 

Brian is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife. 

Let us pray that Brian Walker is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.