82nd Casualty

While on a route clearance mission, PFC Ricky L. Turner's vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device. He was pronounced dead at (3:30PM - Iraq time) (7:30AM - US time) on January 16th, 2009 . PFC Ricky L. Turner, 20 years old, of Athens, Alabama was a 21B (Combat Engineer) from A Company. PFC Turner is survived by his wife and stepdaughter, Nyoka Turner and Arissa Stone of Athens, Alabama. His also survived by his mother Regina Turner of Decatur, Alabama and his father James Turner. More details will follow in reference to PFC Turner's memorial service here at Fort Bragg, the expected day will be February 4th at the Division Memorial Chapel.