The Last U.S. KIA For 2012 (Updated)

2012's Last Military Death Shows Pitfall Of Long Term Conflict

Army PFC. Markie T. Sims wasn't even 10 years old when agents from the CIA and Army special operators touched down in Northern Afghanistan.

The year was 2001.

Ostensibly the American units were there to oust the Taliban, and (primarily?) to hunt for bin Laden in the process. Notably though, Sims' death in Afghanistan, the last of 2012, comes almost a full two years following the storied raid on the Osama compound ... in Pakistan.

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My Comment: Fred Hiers' crushing post which chronicles the death notification process through the eyes of Sims' family is here. Our prayers are with the family and loved ones.

The Last U.S. KIA For 2012

WNU Editor: From the US Department of Defense ....

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Markie T. Sims, 20, of Citra, Fla., died Dec. 29 in Panjwal, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 38th Engineer Company, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, under control of the 7th Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Update: Army Private Last KIA of 2012 -- Military.com

My Comment: Our prayers are with his familiy and loved ones.