Sgt John Michael Rogers
Born: January 3, 1984
Died: June 27, 2010 at Forward Operating Base Blessing, Afghanistan
Sgt. John M. Rogers of Scottsdale, Arizona attended Greenway Middle School and North Canyon High School in Phoenix. He entered the Army in June of 2004 and arrived at Fort Campbell in April 2009. At and early age, John had wanted to be a Police Officer. Enlisting in the Army seemed like a great way to get some experience that would eventually help him land a position as an officer. It turned out that the Army suited him fine, the camaraderie and the structure helped him decide that a career with the military was what he wanted. His awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Defense Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; Combat Infantry Badge; Parachutists Badge; and Weapons Qualification, M4, expert. John enjoyed fishing and being with his friends. He is survived by his wife, Zuleika, his father, John H. Rogers, his mother, Pamela S. Bryan, brother Jimmy, and sisters, Sally and Kayla. He died at age 26 at Forward Operating Base Blessing, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.
Army
1st Battalion
327th Infantry Regiment
1st Brigade Combat Team
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Burial will be at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona – Sec 57 Site 354
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