Specialist IV Abraham S. Wheeler of Columbia, SC, lost his life August 28, 2009 while serving in Afghanistan. He survived an attack on his post but was killed at age 22 by an IED while leaving. He was expected home in October.
He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Homegoing Service Celebrating the life of U.S. Army Specialist IV Abraham Sherrod Wheeler, III, was held at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, with interment in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
Spec. Wheeler was called home to be with the Lord while serving in Afghanistan on Friday, August 28, 2009.
Born in Columbia, his was he son of Abraham Wheeler, Jr. and Winfred Hudson.
Rod, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was educated in the public schools of Richland County and was a 2005 graduate of Ridgeview High School. At Ridgeview, Rod was honored for two years as the Best Defensive Player for the football team. He continued his education at Bamberg Technical School where he received a certificate in welding.
On June 20, 2007, Specialist 4th Class Rod Wheeler, joined the United States Army. He completed his Basic Training at Ft. Benning, GA, and his Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Gordon, GA, and was assigned to HHT 3/71 Cavalry at Ft. Drum, NY.
In December 2008, Rod's unit was deployed to Afghanistan, where he was performing his duties as a communication specialist.
During his brief military service, he was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and postmortem—The Purple Heart Award.
Rod was devoted to his family. He had a humble and loving spirit and a smile that would light up any room.
Rod's life, love and legacy will be cherished by father, Abraham Wheeler, Jr., his mother, Wendy Hudson; and his brother, Travis Wheeler, all of Columbia, SC; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Specialist Wheeler was the first soldier to be buried at the new national cemetery at Ft. Jackson after being killed in action August 28, 2009.
He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Homegoing Service Celebrating the life of U.S. Army Specialist IV Abraham Sherrod Wheeler, III, was held at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, with interment in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
Spec. Wheeler was called home to be with the Lord while serving in Afghanistan on Friday, August 28, 2009.
Born in Columbia, his was he son of Abraham Wheeler, Jr. and Winfred Hudson.
Rod, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was educated in the public schools of Richland County and was a 2005 graduate of Ridgeview High School. At Ridgeview, Rod was honored for two years as the Best Defensive Player for the football team. He continued his education at Bamberg Technical School where he received a certificate in welding.
On June 20, 2007, Specialist 4th Class Rod Wheeler, joined the United States Army. He completed his Basic Training at Ft. Benning, GA, and his Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Gordon, GA, and was assigned to HHT 3/71 Cavalry at Ft. Drum, NY.
In December 2008, Rod's unit was deployed to Afghanistan, where he was performing his duties as a communication specialist.
During his brief military service, he was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and postmortem—The Purple Heart Award.
Rod was devoted to his family. He had a humble and loving spirit and a smile that would light up any room.
Rod's life, love and legacy will be cherished by father, Abraham Wheeler, Jr., his mother, Wendy Hudson; and his brother, Travis Wheeler, all of Columbia, SC; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Specialist Wheeler was the first soldier to be buried at the new national cemetery at Ft. Jackson after being killed in action August 28, 2009.
Specialist IV Abraham S. Wheeler of Columbia, SC, lost his life August 28, 2009 while serving in Afghanistan. He survived an attack on his post but was killed at age 22 by an IED while leaving. He was expected home in October.
He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Homegoing Service Celebrating the life of U.S. Army Specialist IV Abraham Sherrod Wheeler, III, was held at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, with interment in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
Spec. Wheeler was called home to be with the Lord while serving in Afghanistan on Friday, August 28, 2009.
Born in Columbia, his was he son of Abraham Wheeler, Jr. and Winfred Hudson.
Rod, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was educated in the public schools of Richland County and was a 2005 graduate of Ridgeview High School. At Ridgeview, Rod was honored for two years as the Best Defensive Player for the football team. He continued his education at Bamberg Technical School where he received a certificate in welding.
On June 20, 2007, Specialist 4th Class Rod Wheeler, joined the United States Army. He completed his Basic Training at Ft. Benning, GA, and his Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Gordon, GA, and was assigned to HHT 3/71 Cavalry at Ft. Drum, NY.
In December 2008, Rod's unit was deployed to Afghanistan, where he was performing his duties as a communication specialist.
During his brief military service, he was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and postmortem—The Purple Heart Award.
Rod was devoted to his family. He had a humble and loving spirit and a smile that would light up any room.
Rod's life, love and legacy will be cherished by father, Abraham Wheeler, Jr., his mother, Wendy Hudson; and his brother, Travis Wheeler, all of Columbia, SC; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Specialist Wheeler was the first soldier to be buried at the new national cemetery at Ft. Jackson after being killed in action August 28, 2009.
He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Homegoing Service Celebrating the life of U.S. Army Specialist IV Abraham Sherrod Wheeler, III, was held at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, with interment in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
Spec. Wheeler was called home to be with the Lord while serving in Afghanistan on Friday, August 28, 2009.
Born in Columbia, his was he son of Abraham Wheeler, Jr. and Winfred Hudson.
Rod, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was educated in the public schools of Richland County and was a 2005 graduate of Ridgeview High School. At Ridgeview, Rod was honored for two years as the Best Defensive Player for the football team. He continued his education at Bamberg Technical School where he received a certificate in welding.
On June 20, 2007, Specialist 4th Class Rod Wheeler, joined the United States Army. He completed his Basic Training at Ft. Benning, GA, and his Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Gordon, GA, and was assigned to HHT 3/71 Cavalry at Ft. Drum, NY.
In December 2008, Rod's unit was deployed to Afghanistan, where he was performing his duties as a communication specialist.
During his brief military service, he was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and postmortem—The Purple Heart Award.
Rod was devoted to his family. He had a humble and loving spirit and a smile that would light up any room.
Rod's life, love and legacy will be cherished by father, Abraham Wheeler, Jr., his mother, Wendy Hudson; and his brother, Travis Wheeler, all of Columbia, SC; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Specialist Wheeler was the first soldier to be buried at the new national cemetery at Ft. Jackson after being killed in action August 28, 2009.
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