In Memoriam: Sgt. Adam J. Plumondore, USA
Update: 022205 1220 PST: A Memorial Service time and location is now set. Please read a follow-on post here for that information.
I regret to inform my readers that Sgt. Adam J. Plumondore, United States Army, was killed in action while serving with the First Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, fighting in Mosul, Iraq.
Sgt. Plumondore was 22 years of age, and a resident of my town, Gresham, OR. He graduated from Gresham High School with his Class of '01 and entered the US Army.
Sgt. Plumondore requested and received posting to one of the Army's elite units, as a Scout-Sniper of "Deuce-Four Recon". His competence as a long-range rifleman earned him respect and support from people all over this grateful Nation, including many, such as myself, who had yet to meet him personally.
Here he is, with his rifle, during pre-deployment training Stateside.
Sgt. Plumondore was killed when a vehicle containing explosives was detonated near his vehicle. Sgt. Plumondore had volunteered for his final patrol in place of a comrade. As an NCO, he probably could have taken a safer position within the vehicle, but instead, served the roof-ring mounted heavy weapon on the open top of his vehicle, where he was more effective with his shooting skills.
Sgt. Plumondore personified all the qualities that make up the profession of the soldier, and the spirit of the warrior as well.
Come home to us now, Sgt. Plumondore, you have earned your Rest. Please allow this veteran of an earlier foreign war to be one of the Guards of your Spirit.
Major George Schneider, USAF, Retired
RIP, Soldier.
God bless you.
My prayers are with your family.
Stu Clark
CPL, US Army (former)
Posted by: Stu Clark | February 19, 2005 at 10:25
May Sgt Plumondore have Fair Winds and Following Seas as he arrives at the headquarters of the Supreme Commander. Rest easy.
My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Posted by: Guy S. | February 19, 2005 at 10:46
The liberation of the Iraqi people and the safety of our shores is purchased in coin of the most precious mintage.
God Bless you, Sgt. Plumondore. God bless your family in the coming days. God bless your comrades in arms who stand guard still.
Posted by: robert | February 19, 2005 at 14:52
My sympathy goes out to the members of Sgt. Plumondore's unit and his family. He gave his life not only for the safety of the United States and Iraq, but for the whole world. For that I am eternally grateful.
Graeme
Trinidad & Tobago
Posted by: Graeme | February 19, 2005 at 15:31
my heart and prayers are with the Plumondore family. may your son's service and sacrifice be ever-remembered by a grateful nation.
loryjean
army mom of jimmy in mosul
Posted by: loryjean | February 19, 2005 at 19:01
From a grateful citizen...God Bless you, Sgt. Plumondore
Posted by: skip thompson | February 20, 2005 at 00:00
Major Schneider: I just wanted to thankyou for your kind words that you said about Adam. I am Adam's uncle and the family would be honored to meet you. I want you to know that you are welcome to stop by and visit with us, the door is always open. I hope that you take me up on this offer. I know that this is what Adam would want. Alan
Posted by: Alan Birchfield | February 20, 2005 at 07:49
I didn't know Alan, but I treasure his devotion to defending my liberty and that of the struggling people of Iraq. Godspeed.
How little we know of the good we do in our lives....
Posted by: TheBullfrog | February 20, 2005 at 15:21
I would like to thank Sgt Adam Plumondore for his service, loyalty and most precious gift for this country and freedom abroad. He will not be forgotten.
Q www.IraqWarHeroes.com
PS. Does anyone have any memorial service information yet?? I'm in the Gresham/Portland area.
Posted by: Q Madp | February 22, 2005 at 10:05
God Bless you and your family.
Angie Gibler
Posted by: Angie GIbler | February 22, 2005 at 10:07
RIP Sgt. Plumondore...the Nation of Riflemen's "Adam". Thank you for your supreme sacrifice for the good of us all. I wish I could think of the appropriate words to express our sincere gratitude, but words escape me now. Our prayers, as always, are with you and your family.
Posted by: Apeman | February 22, 2005 at 20:46
RIP Adam,
I will always remember you as the friendly guy you are and always will be. I went to High School with Adam, and I was in the class of 2000 at Gresham High School in Gresham, OR. I am currently serving our great country in the US Navy, and I deeply regret to hear of his loss. It really hits me hard being a fellow friend, former school mate, and service member. I wish him and his family peace. God bless all of you
Posted by: Mike Karlbom | February 27, 2005 at 20:47
Disrespectful comment deleted. If the disrespectful person shows up again, HE will be deleted.
Posted by: Bogey | July 30, 2005 at 06:12