Post by longtime on Aug 30, 2007 4:27:34 GMT -5
Scott was previously assigned to PSP-Chambersburg. He was a good Trooper and well liked by those who knew him.
CARLISLE, Pa. --
A Pennsylvania state trooper from Carlisle who also served in the National Guard was killed Monday morning in an ambush in the Kunar province of Afghanistan.
Pennsylvania National Guard Master Sgt. Scott R. Ball, 38, was on a re-supply mission in a six-vehicle convoy when the ambush occurred, according to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Pennsylvania National Guard Sgt. Jan M. Argonish, 26, of Scranton, was also killed in the incident.
“We mourn the loss of these dedicated soldiers and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Master Sgt. Ball and Sgt. Argonish during this difficult time,” said Maj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright, state adjutant general. “These brave warriors proudly represented their commonwealth and country and, sadly, made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Ball and Argonish are the first Pennsylvania National Guard combat losses in Afghanistan. Twenty-seven Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers have been killed in Iraq.
Ball was an 8-year veteran of the Pennsylvania state police and most recently served as a motorcycle patrolman. Ball also served in Gulf War I. He signed up with the National Guard again last year. He was deployed to Afghanistan in February.
Ball is survived by his wife, Leslie; a 10-year-old-son; a 6-year-old daughter; and his mother. Argonish is survived by an 8-year-old son; his parents; and two sisters.
Ball and Argonish were part of an embedded training team assisting the Afghan National Army. The teams help train, advise and execute missions with Afghan and coalition forces in the region, according to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Both soldiers will be posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge. Memorial services have not been scheduled at this time.
CARLISLE, Pa. --
A Pennsylvania state trooper from Carlisle who also served in the National Guard was killed Monday morning in an ambush in the Kunar province of Afghanistan.
Pennsylvania National Guard Master Sgt. Scott R. Ball, 38, was on a re-supply mission in a six-vehicle convoy when the ambush occurred, according to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Pennsylvania National Guard Sgt. Jan M. Argonish, 26, of Scranton, was also killed in the incident.
“We mourn the loss of these dedicated soldiers and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Master Sgt. Ball and Sgt. Argonish during this difficult time,” said Maj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright, state adjutant general. “These brave warriors proudly represented their commonwealth and country and, sadly, made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Ball and Argonish are the first Pennsylvania National Guard combat losses in Afghanistan. Twenty-seven Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers have been killed in Iraq.
Ball was an 8-year veteran of the Pennsylvania state police and most recently served as a motorcycle patrolman. Ball also served in Gulf War I. He signed up with the National Guard again last year. He was deployed to Afghanistan in February.
Ball is survived by his wife, Leslie; a 10-year-old-son; a 6-year-old daughter; and his mother. Argonish is survived by an 8-year-old son; his parents; and two sisters.
Ball and Argonish were part of an embedded training team assisting the Afghan National Army. The teams help train, advise and execute missions with Afghan and coalition forces in the region, according to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Both soldiers will be posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge. Memorial services have not been scheduled at this time.
