When David was called to active duty, his concerned Syrian-born father suggested his son could avoid combat by going to Syria. But Russ Roustum said his son would have none of it. Three mothers of soldiers injured in the attack told Roustum's parents, Russ and Jennifer, that they believe David Roustum saved their sons' lives. David was a leader, playing quarterback for his high school football team and captaining the club hockey team the year it went from last place to first. He followed his older brother, Dan, into the military. He had been months away from finishing an accounting degree at the University at Buffalo when he was sent to Iraq in March. David was an outstanding student, athlete, soldier and human being. He attended Roustum's high school. He was 22.
Army
National Guard
1st Battalion,
108th Infantry Regiment,
Tonawanda, New York.
Army
National Guard
1st Battalion,
108th Infantry Regiment,
Tonawanda, New York.
When David was called to active duty, his concerned Syrian-born father suggested his son could avoid combat by going to Syria. But Russ Roustum said his son would have none of it. Three mothers of soldiers injured in the attack told Roustum's parents, Russ and Jennifer, that they believe David Roustum saved their sons' lives. David was a leader, playing quarterback for his high school football team and captaining the club hockey team the year it went from last place to first. He followed his older brother, Dan, into the military. He had been months away from finishing an accounting degree at the University at Buffalo when he was sent to Iraq in March. David was an outstanding student, athlete, soldier and human being. He attended Roustum's high school. He was 22.
Army
National Guard
1st Battalion,
108th Infantry Regiment,
Tonawanda, New York.
Army
National Guard
1st Battalion,
108th Infantry Regiment,
Tonawanda, New York.
Inscription
SGT US ARMY IRAQ
BRONZE STAR MEDAL
PURPLE HEART KIA
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
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