Sgt Marcos Gorra
Hometown: North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S. Age: 22 years old Died: February 21, 2010 in Operation Enduring Freedom. Unit: 2nd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C |
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Birth: Feb. 7, 1988
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba Death: Feb. 21, 2010 Kandahar, Afghanistan Army Sgt Gorra was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina as a paratrooper. He died of wounds sustained while supporting combat operations. At the age of 7, Marcos family immigrated to the United States from Cuba. His family ended up settling in North Bergen, New Jersey where he graduated in 2006 from North Bergen High School. While in high school, Marcos played football and baseball during his freshman and sophomore years but it was as a junior that he began giving serious consideration about joining the Army. In August 2006, he fulfilled that dream. This was his first deployment to Afghanistan and was due to leave the military in approximately eight months. Marcos had a great sense of humor and love for his family. He wore his feelings on his skin – across his chest was a tattoo entitled "Follow Your Bliss" and tattoos of an American flag and eagle on his arm proclaimed his patriotism to this country. He had dual citizenship and also had a tattoo of a Cuban flag. Marcos had made plans to become a New Jersey State Trooper when he left the military. Burial: Fairview Memorial Park and Mausoleum Fairview Bergen County New Jersey, USA |
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He came here as a boy from Communist Cuba and died serving his adopted country.
Sgt. Marcos Gorra, 22, an Army paratrooper from North Bergen, N.J., died Sunday of wounds sustained "while supporting combat operations," the military said.
Gorra was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade. He was based at Kandahar Airfield, the Army said Thursday.
The young soldier, who immigrated from Cuba at age 7, was to return home next month, officials said.
"Sgt. Gorra's military service is a tribute to his commitment, selflessness, and professionalism," said Lt. Col. Mike Morgan, the commander of Gorra's unit. "He was a member of the pathfinder team that achieved significant mission success in southern Afghanistan,"
"Sgt. Gorra was respected by his fellow paratroopers for his mission focus, attention to detail, and warm personality," Morgan added.
"The troopers of Task Force Saber grieve for his loss and for the loss of his family."
Gorra enlisted in 2006 after graduating from North Bergen High School.
"I'm the oldest of 3 children," wrote Gorra on his MySpace page. "My family is by far the most important thing in my life, my reason for living."
Gorra is survived by his parents, Gricel and Marcos Gorra of North Bergen; a sister; and a brother
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/02/25/2010-02-25_new_jersey_soldier_sgt_marcos_gorra_killed_in_afghanistan.html#ixzz1Dx8HLzR9
Sgt. Marcos Gorra, 22, an Army paratrooper from North Bergen, N.J., died Sunday of wounds sustained "while supporting combat operations," the military said.
Gorra was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade. He was based at Kandahar Airfield, the Army said Thursday.
The young soldier, who immigrated from Cuba at age 7, was to return home next month, officials said.
"Sgt. Gorra's military service is a tribute to his commitment, selflessness, and professionalism," said Lt. Col. Mike Morgan, the commander of Gorra's unit. "He was a member of the pathfinder team that achieved significant mission success in southern Afghanistan,"
"Sgt. Gorra was respected by his fellow paratroopers for his mission focus, attention to detail, and warm personality," Morgan added.
"The troopers of Task Force Saber grieve for his loss and for the loss of his family."
Gorra enlisted in 2006 after graduating from North Bergen High School.
"I'm the oldest of 3 children," wrote Gorra on his MySpace page. "My family is by far the most important thing in my life, my reason for living."
Gorra is survived by his parents, Gricel and Marcos Gorra of North Bergen; a sister; and a brother
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/02/25/2010-02-25_new_jersey_soldier_sgt_marcos_gorra_killed_in_afghanistan.html#ixzz1Dx8HLzR9
