Torres, Louis Ramon
Louis Ramon Torres, a 23-year-old American Army Sergeant from Oberlin, Ohio, died on August 22, 2012 at Fort Sam Houston from hostile causes.
Their Story
Louis Ramon Torres, an American Army Sergeant, was a native of Oberlin, Ohio. He was part of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Torres was deployed in various operations including those in Afghanistan, the Philippines, and the Horn of Africa.
On August 22, 2012, Sgt. Torres was recorded as deceased due to hostile causes at Fort Sam Houston in the United States. He was 23 years old at the time of his passing.
Torres's service was part of Operation Enduring Freedom, a military operation initiated in October 2001 that concluded in December 2014. This operation saw U.S. forces engaged in multiple regions, aiming to combat terrorism.
His death at a young age is a reminder of the costs of war, affecting not just those in combat zones but also those who return home. His family and community in Oberlin remember him for his commitment to duty and service.
Operation Enduring Freedom involved numerous service members, and Torres's role as a combatant in this extended campaign is noted with respect and solemnity.
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Operation Enduring Freedom, which started 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.
