| Orton, Billy Joe |
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| Age: | 41 |
| Hometown: | Humnoke |
| Rank: | Staff Sergeant:Arkansas Army National Guard - 39th Support Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Cause: | Killed in Taji, Iraq, on April 24, 2004, from wounds suffered in combat |
Staff Sgt. Billy Joe Orton's life revolved around his family and his love for the military. Throughout his youth, he dreamed of being in the Army and years later, would be called a "true soldier" by those who fought beside him. He enlisted in the Army in 1981 and would see deployments in Alaska, Panama, Egypt, and Iraq. Sgt. Orton's widow, Margarita, was presented with the Bronze Star and Purple Heart at his memorial service. His children, who were also in attendance, were comforted and encouraged by the words of Pastor Tommy Walls of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Humnoke, who reminded them to "stand tall, stand proud," because their father was a hero. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to his wife, Margarita; his three children; and to all of those who knew and loved him.
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