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Newman, William (Will) N., 23
Senior Airman
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Assigned to the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team of the 15th
Civil Engineer Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii
Joined Air Force nov 2003 and entered E.O.D school March 2004 and obtained the job title of Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Technician.
Died June 7th, 2007, south of Balad,
Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.
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Hometown:Kingston Springs, Tenn. Born in Utah, graduated in 2001 from Lone Peak High School and former
Highland, Tenn resident.
Senior Airman Newman had many interests, including break dancing, ultimate Frisbee, working out
and his Christian faith, recalls his friend Eric Benbrooks who worked with him while he was assigned to the EOD team
in Hawaii for three years. "He was always asking questions, wanting to learn more about the job," Benbrooks said. "He
tried to put as much of himself into the job as he could, giving his all every day." Also relating that he heard about his
friend's death through the grapevine, when other former members of the EOD team contacted each other.
“He was a strong-headed, incredible guy who he heard about his friend's
death through the grapevine, when other former members of the EOD team contacted each other.always thought of others before
himself, and died trying to change the world,” said his sister, Emily Swaggerty. "He died as noble a death I
think that he wanted to". "And he was so proud to be doing what he was doing. And I am proud of him. I just wish that he wouldn't
have died doing it."
The introduction on his online MySpace profile is: "My name is Will," "I serve my God, my country and my family."
His wife, Soyong Newman last spoke to him at noon the day before he was
killed. He had passed his college-level equivalence test for an associate degree and “was so excited,” she said.
Adding, “I would tell him now: ‘You’re a hero, my hero always,’ ”.
Senior Airman William N. Newman is survived by his father and stepmother, Matt and Angela Newman, his wife Soyong,
and brothers and sisters, Elizabeth, Emily, Janet, Jeff, Joey, Crystal and in-laws Josh and Matt.
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Memorial sites celebrating the life of Senior Airman William (Will) Newman are located at:
From Memorial Book
I was the English Speaking Pastor at Will and Soyoung’s church in Honolulu before He was sent to Iraq and I moved
to South Korea. I had the great pleasure of having Will in my weekly Bible study and I am glad to have known him not only
as a Christian brother but also as a friend.
Truthfully, the news of his death hit me pretty hard. There have been
many emotions in my heart regarding the circumstances of his death as well as ill feeling towards the people responsible.
But one thing has given me comfort. That is the knowledge that Will loved God and had a personal relationship with Jesus.
My intention is not to preach a sermon but to let you all know that according to his Christian faith, Will had assurance of
salvation and entrance into heaven. As his Pastor for a time, I was a witness to his faith and I can assure you that it was
a very important part of his life. Although it is still difficult, it brings me peace and I hope that it also will bring you
peace, to know that Will is now in the presence of the Lord. Please rest assured in this fact.
I consider it an honor
to have known Will Newman. Please keep his wife Soyoung and family in your prayers.
With great sincerity,
Pastor
Gabe Segoine.
Ilsan South Korea
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Ware Jr., Carl Jerome,22
Airman 1St Class
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Assigned to the 15th Security Forces Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base
Enlisted in Air Force in 2004
Died on 1 July 06 due to a "noncombat related incident" at Camp Bucca, Iraq,
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