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July 16, 2011 in News
Hundreds gather to remember Coeur d’Alene soldiers
Hundreds of friends, family and service members gathered in a Coeur d’Alene church today for the memorial of two young soldiers killed recently in Iraq.
Sgt. Nathan R. Beyers, 24, and Spc. Nicholas W. Newby, 20, of Coeur d’Alene, were remembered as being dedicated servicemen who always upheld the Soldier’s Creed.
“They always placed the mission first and never accepted defeat,” said Brig. Gen. Alan Gayhart.
Beyers and Newby, who were assigned to 145th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Cavalry Heavy Brigade Combat Team, Post Falls, Idaho, were killed by an improvised explosive device on July 7 in Baghdad.
“Those two are like brothers,” said Sgt. Joseph Rozewicz. “They loved to hang out a lot, play pranks on each other. They’re both … my biggest heroes.”
Beyers was remembered as a dedicated family man who cared deeply for his wife and was thrilled about the recent birth of their baby.
“He loved his family so much,” he said. “That’s all he talked about.”
Newby, an avid musician, was mischievous, energetic and driven, said Spc. Tristan Nielsen.
“We always helped each other out,” he said. “He was good for advice and he was also an extremely motivated person. Sometimes so motivated it was obnoxious.”
Beyers enlisted in Jan. 2006 as a mechanic and has received several awards, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
Newby enlisted in Nov. 2008, also as a mechanic. His awards include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal and Combat Action Medal.
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idahocity on July 16 at 6:28 p.m.
“Hundreds honor fallen soliders” no love for the liquiders or gassers? c’mon editors.
carolynl on July 16 at 6:35 p.m.
The typo has been corrected. Thanks for pointing it out, Idahocity.
idahocity on July 16 at 7:38 p.m.
i apologize for being snarky my allergies are horrible today and i’m feeling more bellicose than normal. found out this morning my wife works with the wife of one of the men who was injured in that attack. he was fortunate enough to only get a concussion.