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Presentation proclaiming September 20, 2008 as Sergeant Timothy Michael Smith Day in the County of El Dorado.
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"Timmy" Smith was a shining light; born at South Lake Tahoe on September 20, 1982, graduated from South Tahoe High School in 2001, and joined the United States Army in 2004.
Friends, teachers and family desribe him as a boy with a big heart and a great sense of humor and who always wanted to become a military man.
Sergeant Timothy Michael Smith was killed the morning of April 7th after a roadside bomb exploded while while he was leading a small convoy on patrol in Baghdad; a mission he had conducted more than 140 times before.
From California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger:
“Sergeant Timothy Smith served his country with pride, distinction and relentless bravery. Maria and I stand with the people of California in honoring the life of this American hero, who answered the call to defend liberty and safeguard the United States.”
From Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons:
“Sgt. Smith’s death in Iraq should be a sober reminder to each of us to be thankful to those serving throughout all branches of our military.”
Sergeant Timothy Michael Smith was born on September 20th, 1982 in South Lake Tahoe, California. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 28th, 2004 as a combat engineer. He attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. SGT Smith was then assigned to Alpha Company, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light) at Fort Polk, Louisiana, on October 24th, 2004.
SGT Smith deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with Task Force Warrior from March 9th, 2006 to November 21st, 2006. He proudly served as a driver on his team while on numerous successful missions. On November 27th, 2007, SGT Smith deployed with Alpha Company, Brigade Special Troops Battalion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he was a Husky operator for First Pla...
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