Spc. Jerod H. Osborne KIA Homecoming – Welcome Home to the USA

July 16, 2010 · By Jerry Castillo

In loving memoryJuly 15, 2010 (Dallas, TX) Spc Jerod Heath Osborne, 20, of Royse City, TX, remains arrived in Greenville, TX on a charter plane Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 1300 hours (1:00 PM). The temperature was a scorching 98 degrees as family and friends waited for his arrival.

Upon touchdown his plane was welcomed by the Greenville Fire Department and an honorary water-bridge. Once the plane parked, members of the 1st Cavalry, Ft. Hood, TX, conducted a dignified transfer on the tarmac.  The family was escorted to the hearse to welcome their loved one home.

The procession led by various Fire-trucks from surrounding communities.  Also, present were 200 Patriot Guard Riders to help escort the procession as it made way to the funeral home.

Osborne was assigned to 4th Squadron, 73rd Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.  He was killed in action July 5 in Yakuta, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked their unit using an IED.

According to his step-father, “he jumped on an IED to save the lives of others. He was a really good kid.  He never got into trouble or into drugs,” he said. “He is a hero and will be sorely missed,” he said as he choked up with emotion.

Osborne is scheduled for final interment with full military honors on Friday.

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  2. danielle

    July 16th, 2010 at 3:48 AM

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    he is truelly a hero. he will never be forgotton in my heart orthe hearts of the community. he was one of the greatest freinds i hade. no body can replace who he was. i love you jarod and your sacrifice means the world to this country and me personally. i will miss you and i will never forget you.rip

  3. Lee Ann

    July 16th, 2010 at 10:48 AM

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    May god bless you and your family.

  4. John "Top" Kammerer NTXPGR

    July 17th, 2010 at 9:35 PM

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    It was an honor to ride with SPC Osborne and his family. Welcome home, Warrior…Rest in peace.

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  7. Nicole Walker

    August 16th, 2010 at 11:00 PM

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    My dad made this plaque for Jerod, and I took this picture of it. I love Jerod, and it is so hard for me to accept that he is gone. He wanted to get back together with me and I never knew until this happened. I love Jerod with all my heart.

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