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honoring Marine LCpl Newman of Bend, OR
Interactive American Flag
at the Bend Lacrosse Club
honoring Marine LCpl Newman of Bend, OR
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal
Randy L. Newman of Bend, OR
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal
Randy L. Newman of Bend, OR
LCpl Randy Newman, 21, served as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
with the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force deployed from Twentynine Palms, CA
Killed in action (KIA) on Aug. 20, 2006, when his Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) was struck by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device), while on patrol in Rawah, Iraq.
His teammate Corporal Adam A. Galvez was also killed
We honor and thank Marine Lance Corporal Randy Newman for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
with the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force deployed from Twentynine Palms, CA
Killed in action (KIA) on Aug. 20, 2006, when his Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) was struck by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device), while on patrol in Rawah, Iraq.
His teammate Corporal Adam A. Galvez was also killed
We honor and thank Marine Lance Corporal Randy Newman for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Randy Lee Newman
"Strong and Valiant Warrior"
Born in Bend, Oregon on May 25, 1985
Superb athlete - played baseball and basketball, and wrestled
Enjoyed muscle cars, sports, and hunting & fishing - especially with his dad and uncles
Devout member of Christian Life Center
Part of "The Class" - "legendary cadets" from the Mountain View HS JROTC
Mountain View HS Varsity Wrestler
2003 Graduate of Mountain View HS in Bend, OR
Joined US Marine Corps in 2003
Served as Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) driver and gunner
Deployed to Iraq with unit that went out weeks at a time to conduct reconnaissance, security, offensive & defensive operations, and humanitarian aid in the areas near Fallujah
His love for fitness was renowned amongst his Marine brothers - doing push-ups and sit-ups while others rested after long missions
Planned to become Personal Trainer after returning from war and ending his active time in the Marine Corps
Survived by father, mother, and two brothers
"Strong and Valiant Warrior"
Born in Bend, Oregon on May 25, 1985
Superb athlete - played baseball and basketball, and wrestled
Enjoyed muscle cars, sports, and hunting & fishing - especially with his dad and uncles
Devout member of Christian Life Center
Part of "The Class" - "legendary cadets" from the Mountain View HS JROTC
Mountain View HS Varsity Wrestler
2003 Graduate of Mountain View HS in Bend, OR
Joined US Marine Corps in 2003
Served as Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) driver and gunner
Deployed to Iraq with unit that went out weeks at a time to conduct reconnaissance, security, offensive & defensive operations, and humanitarian aid in the areas near Fallujah
His love for fitness was renowned amongst his Marine brothers - doing push-ups and sit-ups while others rested after long missions
Planned to become Personal Trainer after returning from war and ending his active time in the Marine Corps
Survived by father, mother, and two brothers
Insightful & Ispirational Quotes about Randy Newman
.
"I want you to know that I wear a bracelet with your name, date of birth, and the date you were killed in action on it most every day to remind myself that this world we briefly occupy is not about me, or I, or mine — it's about us. It's about us in our communities, being there for one another and protecting the values that you died for. It's about grace, mercy, and forgiveness, man, because as you know the world is a wicked and evil place."
-Chad Russell, a buddy in HS & USMC
.
"I want you to know that I wear a bracelet with your name, date of birth, and the date you were killed in action on it most every day to remind myself that this world we briefly occupy is not about me, or I, or mine — it's about us. It's about us in our communities, being there for one another and protecting the values that you died for. It's about grace, mercy, and forgiveness, man, because as you know the world is a wicked and evil place."
-Chad Russell, a buddy in HS & USMC
[ Randy hugs brother upon graduation from Marine Corps boot camp at MCRD San Diego ]
"He was a loving, caring person and one of the hardest working kids I've ever coached."
-Les Combs, Mtn View HS Wrestling Coach
"He was an all-American kid. He believed firmly in what he was doing. He volunteered for the Marines; he volunteered for reconnaissance duty. I think that speaks volumes about him by itself. The whole family is very God-fearing and believes in America."
- Mike McKee, family friend
-Les Combs, Mtn View HS Wrestling Coach
"He was an all-American kid. He believed firmly in what he was doing. He volunteered for the Marines; he volunteered for reconnaissance duty. I think that speaks volumes about him by itself. The whole family is very God-fearing and believes in America."
- Mike McKee, family friend
"I just want you to know that I am making a promise to you that I will never give up on the things that matter to the both of us most. Which is Jesus, our wives, our families, and our values / constitutional principles of our country, and our friends.
Even when it gets hard, if I get knocked down, I will pick my ass back up, return fire, and get in the fight. Man, you and I grew up in good old Bend, Oregon, in the 1990s and experienced a special time in history. Now we have to deal with what the future has for us here. I might never reach the expectations that I set for myself, but I am going to keep moving forward and keep improving --- that is my pledge to you. And I will always make myself available to your family if they need my help."
- Chad Russell
Even when it gets hard, if I get knocked down, I will pick my ass back up, return fire, and get in the fight. Man, you and I grew up in good old Bend, Oregon, in the 1990s and experienced a special time in history. Now we have to deal with what the future has for us here. I might never reach the expectations that I set for myself, but I am going to keep moving forward and keep improving --- that is my pledge to you. And I will always make myself available to your family if they need my help."
- Chad Russell
GO HERE to check out the gallery of photos of the memorial service and bruial of Marine Lance Corporal Randy Lee Newman on Iraq War Heroes website
[ see a preview of a few below ]
CLICK HERE to review his tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to read Chad Russell's letter to Randy on the 8th anniversary of his death via Task&Purpose website
CLICK HERE to read about Randy's life from the perspective a local (Bend, OR) blogger
GO HERE to read messages to Randy on the Fallen Heroes Memorial site
CLICK HERE to view the TogetherWeServed.com tribute to Joe
GO HERE to visit Randy's Find a Grave site
GO HERE to read Chad Russell's letter to Randy on the 8th anniversary of his death via Task&Purpose website
CLICK HERE to read about Randy's life from the perspective a local (Bend, OR) blogger
GO HERE to read messages to Randy on the Fallen Heroes Memorial site
CLICK HERE to view the TogetherWeServed.com tribute to Joe
GO HERE to visit Randy's Find a Grave site
[ Randy showing love to some Iraqi kids ]
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