Body of Greenville Soldier Killed In Iraq Comes Back to Greenville

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Posted: 9:10 PM Mar 20, 2008
Last Updated: 9:35 PM Mar 20, 2008
Reporter: Christine Kennedy

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The body of a local solider killed in Iraq, is back home. The 28 year old from Greenville will be laid to rest this Saturday with honors.

His wife, children and close friends, made the trip from Virginia Thursday to see their hero home.

An American flag draped the coffin of Staff Sergeant Juantrea Bradley. His remains arrived at the Greenville airport at 5:30P.M. Military officials saluted him one more time, while his wife literally fell across his coffin and cried.

Bradley died March 12th when his vehicle was hit by indirect fire. He was stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia and assigned to the 7th Special Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade . He was a highly decorated solider with awards and medals, including the purple heart. Bradley leaves behind his wife, Ava and four children.

A memorial service for Bradley and another fellow solider from Fort Eustis, who died in the same blast, was held yesterday in Virginia. On Saturday, Bradley will make it to his final resting place.

A funeral is schedule for noon on Saturday at Ayden's Recreation Center.

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Posted by: grunt Location: R*dville IN NC on Mar 22, 2008 at 01:28 AM
Only the politically correct statements are published, it figures...

Posted by: flunter Location: anywhere in NC on Mar 21, 2008 at 06:36 PM
What other medals did the soldier earn? The media abuse this terminology. When are they going to learn NOT to exaggerate and sensationalize their reports with inaccurate statements. For those who are getting ready to blast me: 1. I greatly appreciate SSG Bradley's ultimate sacrifice. 2. I served for over 20 years. Thank you

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Posted by: vickie Location: Greenville on Mar 21, 2008 at 12:01 PM
God bless this fallen soldier and his family. Stay strong and may Jesus our Lord and Savior comfort you all.

Posted by: Patty on Mar 21, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Thank you and may God Bless your family, loved ones and comfort them as one more brave man is layed to eternal rest in his Fathers arms. We pray that this senseless war ends, all can come home to be with their families.

Posted by: angela Location: rocky mount on Mar 21, 2008 at 05:22 AM
So So So Sad!

Posted by: cynthia Location: washington,n.c. on Mar 21, 2008 at 03:03 AM
GOD BLESS ALL OUR FALLEN HEROES11111111111

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 21, 2008 at 01:41 AM
God bless the wife and family of this fallen young soldier. So many lives gone due to a war which really doesn't even benefit the American people. My heart grieves for this death. God bless us!

Posted by: Barbara Location: Ayden on Mar 20, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Rest in peace dear soldier. America appreciates your bravery, sacrifice and dedication to this mission. Thank you and God bless you and God bless your family.

Posted by: Cactus Location: Strabane,NC on Mar 20, 2008 at 10:48 PM
May God bless the wife and children of this man. He now walks with God.

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