Straight Outta Combat Radio-Honoring Combat Wisdom
Society & Culture:Personal Journals
BROOMFIELD, CO, USA
U.S. Army
SSG, HHC, 1ST BATTALION, 9TH INFANTRY, FORT CARSON, CO
RAMADI, IRAQ 02/22/2007
SSG Joshua R. Hager was killed in action Feb. 22, 2007. He was an Army Ranger and had served at the 6th RTB prior to transferring to Ft. Carson, CO for deployment. Josh loved being a soldier and was proud to serve his country.
Josh is survived by his wife Heather and son Bayley. Joshua’s mother Lois lives in Broomfield, CO and his father, Kris Hager, in Venice, FL. Joshua’s brother Aaron is in the USCG and is stationed in Miami, FL. Joshua now has a younger brother, Carson, who loves to say “Hi Joshie” as he looks at the portrait presented by Mr. Reagan.
Mrs. Jane Brown is his maternal grandmother and lives in MI. Mrs. Dorine Hager lives in Littleton, CO. Joshua’s grandfather, Zack Hager served in WWII as a glider pilot and passed away in April of 2008. They are laid to rest beside each other at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO.
At the End of the Row
When I’m asked for directions,
Where the visitor might go,
I say, “Through the main gate,
Past the brick building, very slow.”
On the right, just a bit,
A wood stair you will see,
It leads to the lake,
And a bench by a tree.
Directly across, to the left side of the way,
Park your car, and get out,
By the green and white sea.
The green is the grass, always mowed and trimmed,
And the white are the markers,
Too many, and him.
His spot is just there,
A few steps more,
He’s with the fallen heroes,
At the end of the row..
Kris Hager
SOCRS135- Alexandria White ”If You Fall, Get Back Up”
SOCRS134- Ron Zaleski ”The Long Walk Home”
SOCRS133-TERRY FORD ”U.S. Navy TEAMwork”
SOCRS132- Kenneth Bender- "America: Courage, Commitment, Community"
SOCRS131- Bill Quiqley- "On Mission with Transition"
SOCRS130- Marvin "Gonzo" Gonzales- "Immigrant's Son: Family is Everything"
SOCRS129- JayR McIntyre- "Security Expert: Son of A Preacher Man"
SOCRS128- Kirby Ingles- "Creating Pillars of Community"
SOCRS127- Adam Bird- "Heroes Media Group: A Brighter Future for Podcasters"
SOCRS126- Steve Breakstone- "Opportunities & Then Some Never Quit"
SOCRS125- Don Mann- "Duty, Honor, Country & Close Calls"
SOCRS0124- Jesse Gould- "Heroic Hearts Project: Leading the Way in the Fight Against PTSD"
SOCRS123- Ben Killoy- "The Fatherhood Sensei"
SOCRS122- Ryan Mathews- "The Canine Element: Bonding Dogs & Humans"
SOCRS121- Jon Macaskill- "Veteran's PATH: Forging Higher Consciousness Trails"
SOCRS120- Wyly Gray- "Veterans of War: Changing the Narrative & Saving Lives"
SOCRS119- Tim Colomer- "Creating Successful Visions"
SOCRS118- Kevin Connelly- "Why Not Made in America?"
SOCRS117- "Freedom Matters 6- "What Does Freedom Mean to You?"
SOCRS116 "Freedom Matters 5: What Does FREEDOM Mean To You?"
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Every L Podcast
The Empty Rooms of Gorski Manor
Jim Harold’s Campfire
Glass
This is Love