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Casualty Announcement For Memebers of Congress and Governors

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison 1600 Army Pentagon Washington, DC
20310-1600


CASUALTY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND GOVERNORS

May 27, 2008

The United States Army announces the loss of Specialist David L. Leimbach,
38, of South Carolina, who died in May 2008, in Afghanistan, in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom. According to initial reports, Specialist
Leimbach died of injuries sustained during combat operations.

Specialist Leimbach was assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry
Regiment, Army National Guard, Summerville, South Carolina.

The Army extends heartfelt sympathy and condolences to his family and
friends who have suffered this loss and is committed to providing full
support for their needs.

A copy of this announcement is provided to:

Senator Lindsey Graham
Senator Jim DeMint
Representative Henry Brown, Jr.
Representative Bob Inglis
Governor Mark Sanford

Senator Bill Nelson
Senator Mel Martinez
Representative Tom Feeney
Governor Charlie Crist

For further assistance, please call Ms. Maria Thompson or Ms. Lindsay Yuill,
703-697-8381. During non-duty hours, the duty officer can be reached at
703-692-0254.

Provided by the Chief, Congressional Inquiry Division.
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

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RIP Young Man
You will not be forgotten.
Knottie , September 23, 2008

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