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remembering U.S. Army
Corporal Michael Curtin
Welcome to the
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remembering U.S. Army
Corporal Michael Curtin
iHonor GWOT (Global War on Terror) Fallen:
U.S. Army Corporal
Michael Curtin of South Plains, New Jersey
U.S. Army Corporal
Michael Curtin of South Plains, New Jersey
Corporal Michael Curtin, age 23, served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Assigned to 2nd Battaliion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division based out of Fort Stewart, Georgia
Killed in Action (KIA) on March 29th in 2003, by suicide car bomb, while standing guard near Najaf, Iraq
We honor and thank U.S. Army Corporal Michael Curtin for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Assigned to 2nd Battaliion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division based out of Fort Stewart, Georgia
Killed in Action (KIA) on March 29th in 2003, by suicide car bomb, while standing guard near Najaf, Iraq
We honor and thank U.S. Army Corporal Michael Curtin for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
([ image from Fallen Heroes Project artist's work ]
Michael Edward Curtin
Born on Jan. 27, 1980 in Howell, NJ
Grew up in Howell, NJ
Oldest of 5 kids, who was quiet, reserved, and enjoyed playing guitar
Had an "All-American appeal" and was a team player (football, hockey, baseball)
1998 Graduate of Howell High School
Enlisted in US Army in May 2001
Nicknamed "Jersey" by his Army unit known as the "Outlaws"
Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division based out of Fort Stewart, GA
Deployed to Kuwait, and then Iraq, as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom on January 25, 2003
Michael Edward Curtin
Born on Jan. 27, 1980 in Howell, NJ
Grew up in Howell, NJ
Oldest of 5 kids, who was quiet, reserved, and enjoyed playing guitar
Had an "All-American appeal" and was a team player (football, hockey, baseball)
1998 Graduate of Howell High School
Enlisted in US Army in May 2001
Nicknamed "Jersey" by his Army unit known as the "Outlaws"
Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division based out of Fort Stewart, GA
Deployed to Kuwait, and then Iraq, as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom on January 25, 2003
[ CPL Curtin - home for the holidays ]
CPL Curtin's survivors include: his grandparents, parents, and 4 siblings
Military Decorations for Corporal Mihail Golin
Row 1: Bronze Star Medal - Purple Heart - National Defense Service Medal
Row 2: Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror (GWOT) Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon
Badges: Combat Infantryman (1st Award), Parachutist
Row 2: Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror (GWOT) Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon
Badges: Combat Infantryman (1st Award), Parachutist
[ Saint Annes Cemetery in Monmouth County, NJ ]
Inspirational Quotes about Michael Curtin
"Our son, Michael, was a kind and courageous young man. Although he was with us but a short time, he displayed tremendous bravery, unwavering faith and a devout love for his family,” they said. “He was fighting for our freedom, which we should never take for granted. He was a hero in our eyes.”
- quote from Michael's parents
- quote from Michael's parents
"Michael risked his life to defend the ideals of a free government that we enjoy here today. It was Michael’s blood and sacrifice that addressed the threat of that Iraqi regime.
"As a community, as a state and as a nation, we pause to recall the individual and collective debt of gratitude we owe Michael Curtin on this day,"
- quote by the James McGreevey, Governor of New Jersey, who attended the memorial garden dedication at Howell HS
"As a community, as a state and as a nation, we pause to recall the individual and collective debt of gratitude we owe Michael Curtin on this day,"
- quote by the James McGreevey, Governor of New Jersey, who attended the memorial garden dedication at Howell HS
Sources for Tribute:
CLICK HERE to review Corporal Curtin's tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to see Michael Reagan's Fallen Heroes Project commemoration to Curtin
CLICK HERE to examine the New Jersey Run for the Fallen tribute site for Curtin
GO HERE to read the Fallen Heroes Memorial page filled with personal messages to CPL Curtin
CLICK HERE to see the Find-a-Grave tribute site for CPL Curtin
CLICK HERE to review Corporal Curtin's tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to see Michael Reagan's Fallen Heroes Project commemoration to Curtin
CLICK HERE to examine the New Jersey Run for the Fallen tribute site for Curtin
GO HERE to read the Fallen Heroes Memorial page filled with personal messages to CPL Curtin
CLICK HERE to see the Find-a-Grave tribute site for CPL Curtin
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