MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The National Guard identified on Friday the 43rd person with Minnesota ties to have died in connection with the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was Staff Sgt. Joshua Robert Hanson, 27, of Dent.
The guard said Hanson died Wednesday near Khalidiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device exploded near his military vehicle. The same attack wounded six other National Guard soldiers, but they were able to return to duty.
Hanson was assigned to Company A, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, based in Detroit Lakes.
"The loss of our brother, Staff Sgt. Joshua Hanson, is felt across the state of Minnesota," said Major General Larry Shellito, the Adjutant General of Minnesota, in a prepared statement.
"It's our priority to assist the Hanson family during this difficult time," he continued. "I ask that all Minnesotans take time to reflect in a moment of silence to honor this young hero."
The Guard said Hanson's family did not wish to be interviewed by the media.
On Thursday, the Pentagon said another Minnesota soldier died. That soldier was 20-year-old Spc. Qixing Lee of Minneapolis, who was part of the 4th Infantry Division, based in Fort Hood, Texas. He died Sunday, also after an IED exploded near his vehicle.
Ranger Bob and Kathy Hanson learned today that their son Joshua Robert Hanson was killed in Iraq yesterday. Josh was a 1998 graduate of PRHS. Details are not known, other than that the town is crying for Ranger Bob, Kathy and Jake. Condolences can be mailed to the Hansons at 30968 410th St, Dent, MN 56528-9030. Classmates from far away can contact the family at Bob's email address: robert.hanson@dnr.state.mn.us. Time to show the Hansons what small towns are made of.
Legacy.com Condolence and Tribute Book If you find other remembrance pages for Joshua online, inform of those too, please.
Remembering Minnesotans who died in Iraq.
United States Department of Defense News releases
News release about Josh
The Iraq Page - Joshua Robert Hanson
Details about Joshua Robert Hanson will be released on September 1st at a 3:00 p.m. press conference in Detroit Lakes. After that, information should appear on the link directly above. There is a Media Hold on the Hanson Family, They do not wish to be contacted by media at this time. Joshua's return home could be anytime in the next four to fourteen days. They appreciate your thoughts and prayers. They are very proud of their son.
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3 comments:
God be with the Hanson family. What a huge loss. I cannot imagine the pain.
My family had two losses last winter and Kathy Hanson was right there with her kindnesses for the family. It is probably a blessing that we do not know what is in store for us. My prayers are with the family and a big Thank you to Jim Christianson for providing us with this wonderful communication.
To the Hanson Family,
I was schocked to hear the news of Josh. My condolences to your whole family. I did not know Josh personally, but was an old TKD friend of Jake's many years ago.
Jake, I know we haven't seen each other in many years, but I hope you are doing ok. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please contact me if you ever want to talk.
Katie Kerekes
kkerekes@css.edu
(218)340-7196
Hanson Family: I am very saddened @ the loss of your precious loved one & American Hero. My 2 nephews who knew him & are serving in Iraq @ TQ took it pretty hard also. Please know that I stand with you & would like to honor this Soldier. He is a true hero. I'm praying for comfort & strength for you all. God bless you.
Pat Lorenzen, Detroit Lakes, MN
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