Pfc Bryant Jamal Haynes
Born: July 12, 1988
Died: June 26, 2010 in Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
Pfc. Bryant J. Haynes of Epps, Louisiana attended Ouachita Parish High School where he was known as “B.J.” to his friends, and was an athlete, playing wide receiver for the football team. He left the school during the 2007-08 school year before graduating to join the military. He also attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University pursuing a Criminal Justice degree. His Awards and Decorations include, the Humanitarian Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Overseas Service Ribbon, LA War Cross, LA Emergency Service Oversees Service Bar. Bryant was also a member of St. John Baptist Church. He leaves his mother Linda (Toney) Collins, and father Fredrick Nichols, his fiancé, Lakeidra, nine brothers, and four sisters among others. He died at age 21 in Al Diwaniyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over.
Army
National Guard
199th Support Battalion
Alexandria, Louisiana
Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe, Louisiana
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