Void, Demetrius Lamar

Demetrius Lamar Void was a Sergeant in the United States Army, hailing from Orangeburg, South Carolina. He was actively serving with Company A, 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 11th Signal Brigade, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. His service took him across various regions, including Afghanistan, as part of the larger Operation Enduring Freedom.

Operation Enduring Freedom began in October 2001, following the September 11 attacks, with a mission to dismantle terrorist operations in Afghanistan. By 2009, the conflict was marked by ongoing military engagements with Taliban forces regaining strength in certain areas.

On September 15, 2009, Demetrius Lamar Void's life was tragically cut short at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. He was 20 years old at the time of his death, which is recorded as a result of combat-related activity.

As a member of the signal battalion, Sgt. Void was integral to maintaining communication lines, a critical component of military operations in hostile environments. His commitment to service was evident in his deployments across various regions, reflecting the global reach and strategic importance of his unit.

The loss of Sgt. Void was felt deeply by his unit and family, who remembered him as a dedicated soldier and a young man with a promising future. His sacrifice is honored as part of the larger narrative of those who served during Operation Enduring Freedom, which concluded in December 2014.

Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001, concluded in December 2014, marking a significant chapter in U.S. military history. 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.

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