Family members of an Oregon soldier killed in Afghanistan said they will remember his upbeat and bubbly outlook on life. On Tuesday, the Department of Defense announced 21-year-old Specialist Mabry J. Anders of Baker City died of injuries suffered from enemy fire. Sergeant Christopher Birdwell of Colorado was also killed in the gunfire. Both soldiers … Continue reading »
Flags At Half-Staff Saturday For Keller
Governor John Kitzhaber has ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Saturday in honor of an Oregon soldier killed in Afghanistan. In a statement yesterday, Kitzhaber calls Private First Class Andrew Keller of Tigard “a proud Oregonian and a dedicated solider.” The 22-year-old soldier died on August 15th when enemy forces attacked his unit. The governor … Continue reading »
