Freedom Remembered

Sgt. Louis R. Torres, 23, of Oberlin, Ohio, died Aug. 22, in San Antonio, Texas, of wounds suffered when he encountered an enemy improvised explosive device, Aug. 6, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Torres was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Louis entered the Army in June of 2008 and reported to Fort Benning, GA for Army Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, in MOS 11B (Infantryman). He arrived at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in October 2008 and was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. He deployed to Afghanistan with his brigade in December 2011. This was his second deployment. He previously deployed with 3rd Stryker Brigade to Iraq from August 2009 through June 2010. His civilian and military education includes High School Diploma (2008), Warrior Leader Course (2010), Combatives Course (2010), Military Occupational Specialty: 11B Infantryman (2008). His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon. He had just over a month remaining on his tour. Louis last visited his family in the end of June.

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