Capt. Drew E. Russell
Born: March 20, 2024 in Warren, Michigan
Died: October 8, 2024 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Capt. Drew E. Russell, 25, of Scotts, Mich., died Oct. 8, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade. He was assigned to the1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. He is a 2004 graduate of Vicksburg High School. Capt Russell joined the Army in 2008 and joined the unit in June 2009. Among his awards and decorations are; the Bronze Star, Army Achievement, National Defense Service, Global War on Terrorism Service.
Vicksburg Cemetery
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Capt. Drew Russell was the son of a very true friend, his Mom and Dad, Patti and Jim Russell, my heart goes out to you two, I will pray for you both, ZGod bless.
Jim and Patti,
There are no words to express our sorrow for you and your family or to ease your pain. We were fortunate to know Drew as he grew up in our neighborhood. Drew, we’ll always remember your smile as a youngster, you were a great kid who turned into a fine young man.
God bless you all…
Tom & Cathy Hazard