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Former area soldier dies in Afghanistan
A military spokesman says he had served with the Oklahoma Army National Guard.

GUARDSMAN
Schuyler Brent Patch: He was killed on patrol in Kandahar.

By MANNY GAMALLO World Staff Writer
Published: 2/27/2009 2:26 AM
Last Modified: 2/27/2009 2:53 AM

A soldier formerly of Owasso was among four troops killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday when a roadside bomb exploded near their vehicle, military officials said.

The Department of Defense said Illinois National Guard Sgt. Schuyler Brent Patch, 25, whose home of record on military papers was Owasso, was among the four killed. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of Kewanee, Ill.

Maj. Brad Leighton, a spokesman for the Illinois National Guard, said that while Patch's home of record was Owasso, he was a resident of Galva, Ill.

According to Leighton, Patch graduated from Wethersfield High School in Kewanee in 2002.

Leighton said Patch's mother lives in Oklahoma, while his father and a sister live in Illinois. He would not give their names.

Leighton said Patch enlisted with the Oklahoma Army National Guard in March 2005 and then transferred to the Illinois National Guard in November 2007.

The major said Patch first went to Afghanistan with the Oklahoma National Guard from June 2006 until May 2007. He deployed there again last December with the Illinois National Guard, Leighton said.

Patch turned 25 on Feb. 17.

Another Illinois National Guard soldier was among the four killed. He was identified as Sgt. Scott B. Stream, 39, of Mattoon, Ill.

Stream was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Effingham, Ill.

The deaths of the two came as a blow to the Illinois National Guard.

"These two soldiers were outstanding individuals and will be missed by all of us in the Illinois National Guard," Maj. Gen. William Enyart, adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard, said in a statement.

"We extend our deepest sympathies and support to the families of both Soldiers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time."

The other soldiers killed in the explosion were identified by the Pentagon as Capt. Brian M. Bunting, 29, of Potomac, Md., and Sgt. Daniel J. Thompson, 24, of Madison, Wis.

Bunting was a member of the Individual Ready Reserve, assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Syracuse, N.Y. Thompson was a member of the Individual Ready Reserve, assigned to the 715th Military Police Company, Melbourne, Fla.

The four were killed while on a joint patrol in Kandahar with Afghan National Security Forces. An Afghan civilian working with the coalition forces also was killed.

Funeral arrangements for Patch are pending at the Schueneman and Tumbleson Funeral Home at Kewanee.

A spokesman there did not have a list of survivors, but confirmed that Patch's mother lives in Oklahoma.

The Kewanee newspaper, the Star Courier, listed his parents as John and Amy Patch and Rick and Colleen Stevens.

World staff writer Susan Hylton contributed to this story.

Manny Gamallo 581-8386
manny.gamallo@tulsaworld.com By MANNY GAMALLO World Staff Writer

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	Report Comment PT Cruiser, (2/26/2009 5:48:11 PM) There are no words, there is only sadness right now, but I want to let the family know that time will heal your broken hearts. I lost my son on the 14th of Feb in Bagdad, I know what your going through, its tough and it will continue to hurt. Let it console your heart that he hurts no more. If there is anything that I can do, please contact Manny at this newspaper. I will pray for you, pray for healing, pray for peace within your heart. Thank you for raising a fine man........He was loved and will be missed, although never forgotten, especially his ultimate sacrifice. Philip Thompson
	Report Comment Tulsa World State Editor Michael Dekker, (2/26/2009 5:55:43 PM) We are working on a more comprehensive story about Sgt. Patch and are seeking friends and relatives to contact us who would like to share memories of him for the story. Friends and relatives can contact reporter Manny Gamallo at 581-8386, or myself at 581-8469. Thanks.
	Report Comment Serenity, Tulsa (2/26/2009 7:32:12 PM) May these heroes rest in peace. My condolences to their families
	Report Comment Major...Missy, little town (2/26/2009 9:15:57 PM) How sad.My sympathies to the family.
	Report Comment Major...Missy, little town (2/26/2009 9:16:14 PM) oops families.
	Report Comment Webmeister, Tulsa (2/26/2009 9:40:01 PM) Farewell, fallen hero. We honor your sacrifice. May your family find comfort.
	Report Comment Few Clothes, Austin, TX (2/26/2009 10:25:18 PM) Mr Thompson. I am very saddened about you losing your son. I wish you the loving touch of everyone around you. Your son is now in wonderful hands. God's speed to him and God bless you and your family.
	Report Comment Few Clothes, Austin, TX (2/26/2009 10:29:03 PM) I wish to offer my heartfeld condolences to the family of Sgt. Scott B. Stream. God bless your son and the mourners he left behind. Your son, and Mr Thompsons, were brave warriors.
	Report Comment M_Conners, Tulsa (2/27/2009 11:26:03 AM) Sad day. This man is a hero. Breaks my heart.
	Report Comment 52favoriteteacher, teaching young minds with issues (2/27/2009 12:06:24 PM) Another life gone what was gained by this soldiers death? We can focus on fighting when and where we are attacked. We can lower the loss of life We can attract the brightest and the best young people if we are smarter with the use of our troops

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