In Memory OfSPC Justin O. Penrod

SPC Justin O. Penrod, 24, U.S. Army, born December 18, 1982, was killed in action on August 11, 2007. Penrod was an Infantryman with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division and deployed to Iraq. While conducting a combat operation in Arab Jabour, a sniper began firing on his unit. With his company pinned down, he led a four- man team to clear the structure the sniper had used. As he opened the door, a hidden IED detonated, killing Penrod and his team. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!