Fallen Heroes of Operation Enduring Freedom

Remembering the servicemembers who died in the service of their country.

Army Lt. Col. Paul W. Kimbrough

44, of Washington, D.C.
Kimbrough was medically evacuated from Baghram, Afghanistan, to Incirlik, Turkey. He was taken to the 39th Medical Squadron where he remained hospitalized until his death of a non-combat related cause. Kimbrough was assigned to the 416th Engineer Command, Team 28, U.S. Army Reserve, Fort Benning, Georgia. Died on October 3, 2003.

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""To the family of Paul W. Kimbrough ,I am so sorry for the loss of your love one.He died a hero.May you know the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Hopefully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need someone to pray with you or talk to please call or write my pastor at Gateway Community Church,Rev John B Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington Ga. 30016 phone 770-787-1015""

"Paul, I know your in a much better place than I am, I can only say that I pray for you and your family and I know that your looking down upon us all now with a smile."
John D. Collins, Granite Heights of Phoenix,AZ

"I was with LTC when he passed. I too was on that flight that tragic day and you may have peace in knowing that he is in better hands now. I think of him everyday and will never forget him. Not only was I with him on that plane but I also worked with him in BAF. God Bless"
Jenn Crane of Downingtown, PA

"To the family and friends,

My heart and prayers to you all at this time.

LTC Joseph Manduke USAR, (Ret.)"
J. Manduke of Glendale, Arizona

"To the family of LTC Kimbrough, please rest assured that your loved one will never be forgotten. I am a former member of the 416th FEC in Atlanta, GA. We engineers will always have a special bond...Essayons!"
MAJ Gary Grantham of Houston, TX

"To the family of LTC Kimbrough. In 2005 FET-12 (OEF deployed), 416th ENCOM named our newly remodeled bomb-out USACE/ Facility Engineer/ DPW Building in honor of LTC Pual W. Kimbrough in BAF, Afghanistan. It's now a beautiful building... LTC Kimbrough will be missed but not forgotten. I made the sign."
CPT(P) Alan B. Taylor, P.G. 444th FED/FEC-SW of Dallas, TX

"Paul,
I really miss you and know that you are with the Lord. I know that the Lord is pleased with your work while you were here on earth. I know that you will receive that eternal crown that the Lord has promised us if we have lived a faithful life. Thank you for your encouragement and our life together, and best of all thank you for a wonderful son Paul W. Kimbrough Jr. If you were here, you would be so proud of him. You would be proud of me too because you encouraged me to finish college........."
Valerie C Phillips of Little Rock, AR

"Paul,
I really miss you and know that you are with the Lord. I know that the Lord is pleased with your work while you were here on earth. I know that you will receive that eternal crown that the Lord has promised us if we lived a faithful life. Thank you for your encouragement and our life together, and best of all thank you for a wonderful son Paul W. Kimbrough Jr. If you were here, you would be so proud of him. You would be proud of me too because you encouraged me to finish college. Love Valerie Phillips"
Valerie C Phillips of Little Rock, AR

"November 26, 2007
To the family of Lt. Col. Paul W. Kimbrough:
Paul gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV

"Paul, as your oldest brother having past experience in Vietnam, and as an old trooper-can be really thankful for you, and all the veterans who are serving for the peace we enjoy today in these United States of America. The veterans are the ones who paid the high price for the prace,freedom,independence, and privilege. So many forget where there freedom come from. God bless you brother PAUL, and God bless the U.S.A.."
Major G. Kimbrough Sr. / Oldest Brother of Humble, Texas 77396-2221

"Paul, as your oldest brother having past experience in Vietnam, and as an old trooper-can be really thankful for you, and all the veterans who are serving for the peace we enjoy today in these United States of America. The veterans are the who paid the high price for the prace,freedom,independence, and privilege. So many forget where there freedom come from. God bless you brother PAUL, and God bless the U.S.A.."
Major G. Kimbrough Sr. / Oldest Brother of Humble, Texas 77396-2221

"Not a day goes by of me thinking about your words of encouragement and love. Your spirit may not be here but your memory still lives on. Although I've kept the knowledge that you passed on to me....I'm still hurting everyday looking to gain more insight on life. Without God and the important people in my life, I wouldn't have been able to proceed on. I thank God for allowing our relationship for my 20 some odd years. I miss you."
Paul, Jr.

"I miss you so much. It's so hard not to want to "catch up" to what you would be up to next. You did it all! We are so proud of you. Love (your oldest niece0 - Sophia"
sophia prysock of brownstown, mi

"Paul, you were a great student at NDU, and a valued friend and advisor. I have the Afghan War Rug you sent me on display in my office, and if anyone asks about it I tell them your story. God speed my friend.

Jim"
Dr. Jim Robbins of Washington, DC

"Col. Kimbrough,
Sir, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy."
Mike Casey of El Paso, Texas

"PAUL ,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AS YOU WERE IN MY LIFE.WE HAVE SHARED EVERYTHING FROM CAPTAIN CRUNCH TO VERBAL PUNCH GROWING UP.I WILL MISS YOU A LOT 1ST COUSIN, WE ALL DO.WHY YOU WERE CHOSEN TO LEAVE SO SOON, WILL ALWAYS BE A MYSTERY TO ME, ALSO A OMEN OF URGENCY TO ME.WE LOVE YOU! GOOD BYE MY OLD FRIEND!"
MARK KIMBROUGH 1ST COUSIN of LITTLE ROCK AR.

"To the Family of Paul Kimbrough. I met Paul a few years ago, both of us being from Arkansas and in the Army reserve, we discovered that we had mutual friends from back home. Paul and I both worked for the Department of Transportation and we often ran across each other in the building and spent time together talking about everything. I pray for you, his family, for peace and happiness. Know that Paul will be missed and that he was loved by all."
Kenneth Rodgers of Washington, DC

"To the family and friends,

Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time and we thank you for your loved ones bravery and sacrifice. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. Your loved one is a hero. Greater love have no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13.

God bless you.

Home Front Ministries
Shepherd of the Hills Church
Porter Ranch, CA"

"Family and friends of Paul I am deeply sorry of your loss, he will always be a hero to the USA"
MIke of la, california

"Thanks for stepping forward when America needed you. To the family - Thank you for your contribution to our liberty and freedom. I'm sorry for your tremendous loss."
Ronald Carlson of Montrose, MN

"Colonel Kimbrough, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas

"TO THE FAMILY OF PAUL: SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH PAUL AT PARKVIEW HIGH IN LITTLE ROCK, AR I WAS ALSO IN THE CLASS OF 1977. HE WILL BE MISSED."
VERONICA SWIGGINS BAKER of SAN ANTONIO , TX

"Paul was a classmate at the Naval War College Seminar course. He was a great person, a warm colleague, and a selfless soldier. He was everything great about our Army."
CDR Jeff Morse, USN of Washington DC

"To the family and friends of Paul Kimbrough: I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. He is and always will be a hero. God Bless."
Jessica of Rio Vista.CA

"You are not forgotten in your home state!"
Janice Brown of Little Rock, Arkansas

"Thank you Paul Kimbrough, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios

"I was sad to hear of Pauls death. My husband knew him and called him a friend. I thank him for his sacrifice and will pray for everyone that loves him. He is with God...where we all end up eventually...so you will see him again. God bless you Paul and RIP."
S ,R and family of New York

"To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Paul Kimbrough:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Paul for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada

"To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Paul Kimbrough:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Paul, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia

Honor them by remembering... Freedom - is their gift to us But his soul goes marching on