A few weeks ago I lost my first friend in the war against terror. I knew that it would happen one day as I have a lot of friends and family in the military. It is hard to wrap my mind around this loss. I have been an awful friend and haven't kept in good contact with Brian since high school, but he was such a wonderful person through out the years I did know him well. With that being said, members from my graduating class at Northwest High School are putting together a benefit for Brian's daughters who he left behind. Here is the info:
Sgt. 1st Class W. Brian Woods Jr., of Saint Louis, Missouri passed away at age 31 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered when he was shot Aug. 14 while on patrol in Ghanzi, Afghanistan. He is the 40th soldier from Hampton Roads, and the sixth from Chesapeake, who has died while serving his country in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. William served as a Special Forces senior medical sergeant in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. William leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth, and two daughters. He died in Germany with his family by his side.
Army
2nd Battalion
20th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Glen Arm, Maryland
Brian was a father of two little girls, ages 5 and 8 months.
He graduated from Northwest High School in 1996, and will be deeply missed by his friends and family.
A benefit for the daughters of Brian Woods will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 3pm-9pm
$10 for adults, children under 12 are FREE
If you can offer a particular kind of assistance or if you or your business would like to donate items for a silent auction, please comment to this post with your information and I will get it to the appropriate people.
Thank you to Durham Park & Catering for donating their facility for the benefit!
Please visit their site at:
durhamparkandcatering.com
Show your gratitude for Brian's service to our country!
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