Pvt. Justin T. Sanders of Watson, Louisiana was known for his artistic abilities with his drawings and wanted to be an art teacher. He was also a brown belt in the art of Isshinryu Karate. He also enjoyed playing video games when he could, but most of all he loved to spend time with his pets. Before joining the Army, he worked with Kent's Plumbing. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching vampire movies, listening to Mozart and entertaining anyone around him. His family thought he would be a stand-up comedian. His military awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge and the Expert Weapons Qualification Badge. He died in Taji, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident at age 22.
Army
2d Battalion
8th Cavalry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
1st Cavalry Division
Fort Hood, Texas
Army
2d Battalion
8th Cavalry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
1st Cavalry Division
Fort Hood, Texas
Pvt. Justin T. Sanders of Watson, Louisiana was known for his artistic abilities with his drawings and wanted to be an art teacher. He was also a brown belt in the art of Isshinryu Karate. He also enjoyed playing video games when he could, but most of all he loved to spend time with his pets. Before joining the Army, he worked with Kent's Plumbing. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching vampire movies, listening to Mozart and entertaining anyone around him. His family thought he would be a stand-up comedian. His military awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge and the Expert Weapons Qualification Badge. He died in Taji, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident at age 22.
Army
2d Battalion
8th Cavalry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
1st Cavalry Division
Fort Hood, Texas
Army
2d Battalion
8th Cavalry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
1st Cavalry Division
Fort Hood, Texas
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