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~ * Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Kordsmeier, 49 * ~39th Infantry Brigade ~ "The Arkansas Brigade"

This web site is in loving memory of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Patrick W. Kordsmeier.A loving father, husband and friend.Here you will find letters from family and friends.A photo gallery of Patrick with family and friends.We all love and miss you very much Chief Patrick Kordsmeier.Your country will never forget your Sacrifice. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Patrick William Kordsmeier, age 49, of North Little Rock Lost His Life Saturday, April 24, 2004 in Taji, Iraq while serving his country and protecting his troops during a mortar attack.  Born July 8, 1954 in Little Rock he was the son of the late Anthony Nicholas Kordsmeier, Sr. and Dolores Ilgner Kordsmeier.  He was a member of the American Society of Military Insignia Collectors, Knights of Columbus and The Razorback Club.
   Patrick has served his country for over 31 years in the HHC 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard.  His service awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
   He was a dedicated soldier, loving father, devoted husband, supportive brother, and trusted friend.
   He was a true American Hero.  In a letter to his family, Patrick wrote “In some small way, I hope to help free the Iraqi people.”
   He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Linda Golden Kordsmeier; his children, Jason Patrick Kordsmeier, David Alan Kordsmeier and his wife Karan all of North Little Rock, Jennifer Kordsmeier Legate and her husband Michael of Little Rock; one grandchild, Brandon Patrick Kordsmeier; his brothers and sisters, Tony Kordsmeier and his wife Martha of Little Rock, Carol Sparks and her husband Ron of Ft. Smith, Tom Kordsmeier of Greenwood, Mississippi, Andy Kordsmeier and his wife Sheila of Tyler, Texas, Jerry Kordsmeier and his wife Carol of Shreveport, Louisiana, Susanne Nellis and her husband John of North Little Rock, Barbara Kordsmeier of North Little Rock; and many relatives and friends.

Honoring Those That Were With My Father ( Cw4 Patrick W. Kordsmeier )On April 24 2004.We All Love And Miss You All. " Your Country Will Never Forget You And Your Familys Sacrifice "

Army Staff Sgt. Stacey C. Brandon

 

35, of Hazen, Ark.; assigned to 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Army National Guard, Hazen, Ark.; killed April 24 when mortar rounds hit his camp in Taji, Iraq.

A lot of people respected Staff Sgt. Stacey C. Brandon. "He was a very outstanding young man whose loss will affect a lot of people," said Frank Lightfoot, a family friend. "He was one of the young people you could admire." Brandon, 35, of Hazen, Ark., was killed early April 24 when mortar rounds hit Camp Cooke where he was stationed north of Baghdad. He was based in Hazen, Ark. Brandon worked as a prison guard for the Arkansas Department of Correction and later worked at the federal prison in Forrest City. Survivors include his wife, April.

Army Capt. Arthur L. Felder

 

36, of Louisville, Ark.; assigned to 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Army National Guard, Hazen, Ark.; killed April 24 when mortar rounds hit his camp in Taji, Iraq.

Felder, 36, of Lewisville, died April 24 in an 80mm rocket strike against the 39th Infantry Brigade at Camp Cook north of Baghdad. Three other Arkansans were killed in the attack: Chief Warrant Officer Patrick W. Kordsmeier of North Little Rock, Staff Sgt. Stacey C. Brandon of Hazen and Staff Sgt. Billy Joe Orton of Humnoke.

“Arthur was never a fighter, he was always a mediator,” said his mother, Cheryl F. Stuart. “He was never a complainer, he was always a complimenter.”

Army Staff Sgt. Billy J. Orton

 

41, of Humnoke, Ark.; assigned to 39th Support Battalion, 39th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Army National Guard, Hazen, Ark.; killed April 24 when mortar rounds hit his camp in Taji, Iraq.

Staff Sgt. Billy J. Orton was known for constantly chewing tobacco, having his glasses slip down his nose and being able to find supplies no matter how disorganized they were. His mother, Dorothy, said her son used to visit her and work on her cabinets. "What I'm going to miss the most is him coming in the house," she said. Orton, 41, of Carlisle, Ark., was killed early April 24 when mortar rounds hit Camp Cooke where he was stationed north of Baghdad. He was based out of Hazen, Ark.