This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RIP_09 Surnames: Lewis Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12256/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On the Web: http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=13136 IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 909-09 November 19, 2009 DOD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Joseph M. Lewis, 26, of Terrell, Texas died on Nov. 17 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. The incident is under investigation. For more information the media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at 253-967-0147 or 0152. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.