Kennedy, Thomas E.
Army Major

Thomas E. Kennedy, age 35, from West Point, New York, Orange county.

Service era: Afghanistan
Military history: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado.

Date of death: Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Death details: Died of wounds suffered when he encountered an insurgent who detonated a suicide vest. Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin J. Griffin was also killed.

Source: Department of Defense, Military Times