1st Lt Amos Camden Riley Bock

 

1st Lt Amos C R Bock – Class of 2004

Purple Heart Medal1st Lt Camden Bock, 24, of New Madrid, Mo., died on Oct. 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered when an EFP (explosively formed projectile) detonated near his vehicle. His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Combat Action Badge; Air Assault Badge; and Ranger Tab. Several of our club members attended the viewing and funeral: Greg & Nancy Cook, Mike & Marge McCullough, John & Joann Johannes, Dale & Rhonda Penn, LeAnn Roehm, Phillip & Michiko Eberle, Mike & Sarah Collins and Chip & Peggy Zdazinsky. Amos’s classmates were also there to share our sorrow: Sean Quinn, Ethan Richardson, Travis Marks, Benjamin Neusse, Sean & Amy Laehman, Jacob Bergman, John Nichols.

 

Amos gave the ultimate sacrifice, and for that we will be forever grateful. May the Lord redeem this terrible loss and may God bring comfort and peace to his family - Riley, Jill & Mariah Bock.

 

New Madrid Soldier Killed in Action

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Laid to Rest

Small Town Honors its Soldier (document)