In Memory OfSPC Nicholas R. Idalski

SPC Nicholas R. Idalski, 23, U.S. Army, born in Michigan July 3, 1981, was killed in action on June 21, 2005. Idalski served as an Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division and deployed to Iraq. While conducting a counterinsurgency operation in Ramadi, his unit was attacked by insurgent forces. During the intense battle, Idalski and two of his squadmates were killed by enemy small arms fire. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and has a scholarship program in his honor. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!