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First Lt. Colby J. Umbrell

Posted by Anchorage Daily News

Posted: May 4, 2007 - 2:41 pm

Name: Colby J. Umbrell

Rank: First Lt.

Branch: Army

Unit: Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division

Base: Fort Richardson, Alaska

Job: --

Age: 26

Hometown: Doylestown, Pa.

Date of death: May 3, 2007

Cause: His vehicle struck a roadside bomb.

Location: Musayyib, Iraq

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Fort Rich paratrooper killed in Iraq by bomb

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10 November 6, 2009 - 1:42pm | SGT_USARMY

Sir, Rest in peace.. We miss

Sir, Rest in peace.. We miss you and I will never forget that day.

5 May 1, 2008 - 7:45am | gordon_bolar

We remember your sacrifice

Thank you for what you gave to your country and to all of us. I remember you at this time of the year, as I remember my own son, Matthew who fell on the same day. Rest in peace, Lt. -Gordon Bolar

4 May 23, 2007 - 3:07pm | phantomwalker

My salute to Lt Umbrell.

My salute to Lt Umbrell. This country owes a debt of gratitude to those who have had the courage to fight our enemies. Gods Peace to those who mourn for our fallen brave.
K Rogers
St Cloud, MN

3 May 19, 2007 - 11:49pm | henrykzaleski

Lt. C. J. Umbrel ,USA

May you rest in peace covered with honor.

May 21, 2007 - 12:04pm | gordon_bolar

Thank you for serving our country

My son Corporal Matthew Bolar was killed on the same day in Iraq. You have both honored our nation. May you rest in the loving arms of God. -Gordon Bolar