Solider Born and Raised in Oregon Killed in Iraq

He becomes the 74 military member from, or with ties to Oregon to die in Iraq or Afghanistan.

U.S. troops fighting in Iraq. Photo: DOD

(La GRANDE, Ore. ) - Another solider with ties to Oregon has died in Iraq.

Army Sgt. 1st Class John S. Stephens died when an explosive device hit the command vehicle he was driving according to family members.

They said they are still awaiting the official report from the military.

Stephens was born in Prineville, and raised in La Grande.

The 43-year old has served in the Army as a medic for more than 20 years.

This was his third tour to Iraq.

He leaves behind his parents in La Grande and his wife in Germany, and three grown children and two grandchildren.

For information on all war casualties visit: iraqwarheroes.org

Salem-News.com salutes John Stephens and others who serve their nation overseas.

---

Related
Oregon | Iraq | Military |

• 
• 

Reports From Iraq

Salem-News.com Top Stories
Environmental Protection Agencies: Federal and State Versions Under Siege

---

PTSD, Marijuana and the Atlantic Magazine

---

Paul Kagame: A General Without Generals

---

Confronting Intimidation, Working for Justice in Palestine

---

Misguided Buddhist Zealots

---

Comments

---

SGT Michael and Tina Cook March 20, 2007 8:57 pm (Pacific time)

I heard about the sad news this mornig. We just left Fort Rily 6 Mohnth ago. SGT Stephens was the best NCO in the world ! SGT Stephens loved fishing and he allways laught. He took care of his soldies and the family. You don't find this very often. My husband loved working with him and we will miss him terribly. My husband is in Irak right now and is heartbroken. He will be allways in our hearts.

---

Sue Dan March 17, 2007 7:56 pm (Pacific time)

D.C. is only interested in war profits and keeping people in a state of fear.

---

S.LaMarche; March 17, 2007 5:48 pm (Pacific time)

I'm sorry Sgt. Stephens, you are not forgotten.

[Return to Top]

---

View Most Commented on
Leave a comment on this story.

Name:

Enter the text from the image to confirm you are human.(Cookies are required)

HTML tags and certain characters are removed - (numbers, letters only or post may be cut short.) certain words are banned to stop spammers. All comments and messages are approved by people and self promotional links or unacceptable comments are denied.

©2011 Salem-News.com. All opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Salem-News.com.
Articles for March 16, 2007 | Articles for March 17, 2007 | Articles for March 18, 2007