Army SSG Jesse Ainsworth motorcade July 16, 2010

This is the motorcade for Army Staff Sgt Jesse Ainsworth as his body arrives at home in Dayton, Texas on July 16, 2010.

Staff Sergeant Jesse W. Ainsworth, age 24, of Dayton, Texas, was killed July 10th 2010 in an improvised explosive device attack
near the city of Walakan, Afghanistan.

Ainsworth was a team leader, serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.

Ainsworth joined the U.S. Army in November, 2005 and after completing training at Fort Benning, Georgia, came to Fort Drum in March 2006.

Ainsworth previously deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the first time from March to July 2006, and also from September 2007 to October 2008. He completed both the Warrior Leader Course and the Combat Life Savers Course in 2009.

Ainsworth's awards and decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon.

He is survived by his wife, two children, mother and sister.

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[SUNSNARE06]

wow, that was very touching, especially when they sounded the fire department siren as the hearse entered town

[jazzman3071]

@EdwardDiego0 Unfortunately it is not for every fallen soldier, airman, sailor and marine. We say we will not forget but we quickly do. I stood up at work and asked for a moment of silence to remember Pearl harbor day...some guys had no idea what I was talking about....sad really.

[EdwardDiego0]

Wow. Americans do this for each fallen soldier? That's epic, what a great honor.

[DisabledVet2006]

It makes me proud to be an American when you see all of the town showing support for a fallen brother in arms. My condolences to the family. May the Lord help you during this rough time.

[MrJhbaseball]

Its sad

[oldbuttercup1000]

Rest in peace young warrior.