Sweeney, Paul Anthony
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Verified Paul Anthony Sweeney, aged 32, was an American soldier from Lakeville, PA, who died on October 30, 2003, in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Their Story
Staff Sergeant Paul Anthony Sweeney, a member of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, which commenced on October 7, 2001. Born and raised in Lakeville, Pennsylvania, Sweeney was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, before his deployment.
On October 30, 2003, at the age of 32, Sweeney died in Kandahar, Afghanistan. His death was categorized as a result of hostile actions. Sweeney's service in the army took him to various operational theaters, including Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa.
Operation Enduring Freedom was part of a broader U.S. military campaign initiated in response to the events of September 11, 2001. The operation aimed to dismantle terrorist organizations and support stabilization in the region.
Sweeney's loss is felt deeply by his family, fellow soldiers, and the community of Lakeville. His commitment to serving his country is remembered with solemn respect.
Explore Further
Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001, concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.
Among those documented in the same conflict: Losano, Raymond, Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif.
