Officials identify Iowa National Guard soldiers killed after attack in Syria
The Iowa National Guard identified the two soldiers who were killed in an attack in Syria last week.Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torrestovar, 25, of Grimes, Iowa, died in the attack on Saturday, Dec. 13. They were both members of the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, officials said.READ MORE: Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria, Gov. Kim Reynolds says"Today, we honor the memory and sacrifice of Sgt. Howard and Sgt. Torrestovar by sharing their names with a grateful state and nation," Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, said in a statement. "They were dedicated professionals and cherished members of our Guard family who represented the best of Iowa. Our focus now is providing unwavering support to their families through this unimaginable time and ensuring the legacy of these two heroes is never forgotten."Three other soldiers were wounded and a U.S. civilian was also killed during the attack. The Pentagon's chief spokesman, Sean Parnell, said the civilian killed was a U.S. interpreter.Officials said two of the soldiers required medical evacuation for further treatment and are in stable condition. The third soldier was treated locally and is in good condition.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
