Sgt. Brahim Jeffcoat of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had been a student at Temple University and worked with a community youth council working with inner-city youth and troubled youth who were trying to get their act together. He had talked about hiking to provide other views of the world to the youngsters. He had planned to return to school, to Community College of Philadelphia, after returning home. The unit was scheduled back in Philadelphia in October. He often spoke of how much he missed his wife and daughter. His family was very important to him. He was the kind of guy who was very friendly and enjoyed life. He was well-respected and well-liked. He was 25.

Army
National Guard
Company A
1st Battalion
111th Infantry
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sgt. Brahim Jeffcoat of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had been a student at Temple University and worked with a community youth council working with inner-city youth and troubled youth who were trying to get their act together. He had talked about hiking to provide other views of the world to the youngsters. He had planned to return to school, to Community College of Philadelphia, after returning home. The unit was scheduled back in Philadelphia in October. He often spoke of how much he missed his wife and daughter. His family was very important to him. He was the kind of guy who was very friendly and enjoyed life. He was well-respected and well-liked. He was 25.

Army
National Guard
Company A
1st Battalion
111th Infantry
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania