SSG Andrew T. Lobosco, 29, Watchung/Martinsville, NJ, 31 AUG

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*****CONFIRMED MISSION -- UPDATE *****

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Lobosco, 29, of Somerville, N.J.,

Died Aug. 22 in Yakhchal, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit.

He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

This is now a confirmed mission. The Family has requested our presence to attend the services.

The CACO and Family have finalized all plans and have provided the below info.

Monday 31 AUG 09

Higgins Home For Funerals

752 Mountain Blvd

Watchung, NJ

Flag Lines at Viewing from 1900-2100 hrs

Tuesday 1 Sept 09

Higgins Home For Funerals

752 Mountain Blvd

Watchung, NJ

Flag Lines at Viewing from 1400-1600 hrs

Flag Lines at Viewing from 1900-2100 hrs

Wednesday 2 Sept 09

Blessed Sacrament Church

1890 Washington Valley Rd

Martinsville, NJ

Catholic Memorial Service at 1000 hrs

(Ride Escort from Funeral Home to Church and Return)

Wednesday 9 Sept 09

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, Va

Graveside Service with Full Military Honors at 1300 hrs

When I have all the Ride Captains assigned they will send me their plans and they will be posted on the mission thread at:

http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLFo...Topic/postid/1225589/Default.aspx

Stand by for ride itineraries and/or staging area updates as they develop.

Bill “Hawk” Connelly

Patriot Guard National

MidAtlantic Regional Captain