In Honor of Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney
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Uploaded by littlezina on Mar 29, 2008
In Honor of
Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney
3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Killed in Action
October 30th, 2003 during an ambush near Musa, Qalax, Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney,
"They took your life...they could not take your pride"
Almost as much as he loved his family, Paul loved being a soldier. He believed in it. There was nothing he wanted to do more than what he was doing. He lived his life for his family and for his job.
Career Highlights:
US Army since 1991
Tanker
Infantry
Special Forces
Staff Sergeant Special Forces
2 Tours Afghanistan
1 Tour Iraq
1 Tour Korea
2 Tours Germany
Awards:
Purple Heart (posthumously)
Silver Star
Bronze Star with 'V' Valor
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Expert Infantryman's Badge
Parachutist Badge
Army Special Forces Soldier Paul A. Sweeney was killed in Afghanistan in October 2003. He was an honorary member of the FDNY Engine 167 and Ladder 87. He gave his life for his country and the firehouse has set up a fund in his memory to help support his two young sons, Sean and Ryan. When you order a tee-shirt, every dollar goes into the Sweeney fund. You can also make outright donations to the fund.
http://www.nofirecuts.com/html/paul_sweeney_fund.html
You can find out more information about Staff Sgt. Sweeney using the following links:
http://www.engine167ladder87.com/honorary.html
http://www.groups.sfahq.com/3rd/sweeney_paul_kia.htm
Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom~
Remembering the service members who died in the service of their country
To leave a message in memory of Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney, and/or to the loved ones left behind, click on the following link:
http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oef/profiles/sweeneypaula.html
Visit the next link "In Rememberance," the Legacy.com profile and guestbook for Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney:
http://legacy.com/Soldier/Story.aspx?Page=FSStory&PersonID=3167301
~This movie was created with love for the Sweeney Family~
Please leave a comment for Paul and his friends and family within the "comments" section located just below the video. Thank you and God bless.
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TY & SRY
How U must miss him-
The world is deminished.
SnakeSHlZ 2 months ago
TY & SRY
SnakeSHlZ 2 months ago
Single greatest leader a Soldier could ask for! SGT Sweeny was my very first NCO after I joined the Army. C company 1/9 Cav. 1999-2000. Not a week goes by after nearly 11+ years that I don't think of him and pray for his family. Without him, I would have never amounted to anything in the Army, and would be less of a man as well without his example.
MrNajones 3 months ago
I am always wondering what can I do, to show him that he did well with me. I recently was inducted into the Audie Murphy club, he was the center of my speech! I will always conduct myself to bring honor to his legecy, in both speech, action, and leadership..Thank you Paul, and God be with you and your family! SSG Jones
MrNajones 3 months ago
I was a part of a Marine team attached with teams from 3rd Group and remember Paul and that ambush. He will be missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace brother.
popescua0369 2 years ago
First of all I'm sorry for your lost. I never have been in the military, but as a firefighter, the brotherhood that we have is a strong one, and when one brother dies, a part of us die with him. Sadly to say, I had a brother in the military who died in 2002. I have posted him on youtube to show how pround I am of him, like you have done. Keep strong and know he is a part of you and your kids. God bless.
firefighterforever01 2 years ago
Go easy brother and peace be with your family.
-SSG Smith
SOTA 3/3 SFG
Freakshow6977 3 years ago
i can not express my graditude towards you and your family you my friend will aways have a specail in my herat may you rest in peace
thank you,
YM SGT. K. Self
steelersgirl07 3 years ago
R.I.P Paul the free world owes you its gratitude.
NathanKlo 3 years ago 2