The first Nebraskan to be killed in Iraq was a wrestler for Ogallala High School. Travis Ford clas of 91. Travis you made Ogallala and wrestling proud! You are greatly missed!!!!

thamks for your service in the war! kick some iraq butt!

Matt McCart, a senior from Stanton is in the reserves. He went to basic last summer and will go to his job training next summer.

joe martin from bryan was a 135 pound runner up in 2000 and is in iraq as a member of a Marine reserve unit based out of Des Moines.

Anthony Vetraino went into the Army (I believe Iraq),

I have a wrestler that graduated this year going into the Army. I made sure to tell him I extremely proud he chose the military. We need good young men and women like him to protect this great nation of ours. Trust me, as long as there are young men and women like him watching our back, not many of those chickens can attack us. His name is Logan Pontis and I am proud of him!

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jose cardenas a central wrestler graduate is serving in iraq as well.

Jerod Post from SB may be there or on his way. Never a state qualifier but alot of heart and good leader. May our lord take care of him and all our kids over there god bless.

Just saw on the news this morning that former Kearney wrestler Pat Schauer and his father returned home yesterday.

Thanks to both for their service.

Rocker,
When you see Pat tell him welcome home and thanks from me. We wrestled together in Lex.

Rocker,
Should of said Donny not Pat, but he does have an uncle named Pat.

Will do!

Josh Hayek, a 4 time state medalist and one time state champ (3rd, 5th, 3rd, 1st) was overseas for I think a year. I believe he was stationed in Kuwait, but correct me if I'm wrong. He is now back, but not sure if he has to go back.

You're a stud Josh, great job kickin butt at the state games.

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SPC Nate Reicks from McCook did a tour in Iraq. He currently is back at UNK playing football.

corpal James Stueter joined the marines and is now currently stationed in afghanistan and after that will be goin to iraq. Im not for sure but i think he got 6th place down at state at 160lbs

Andy Mclaughlin and JP Malcolm- both from Waverly- both INCREDIBLE wrestlers... We love you guys! Come back safe and SOON!

Thanks for the service and dedication we really do appreciate everything you are doing for us. We hope and pray that you men and women will come home safe. Keep making us proud and thanks again

As of this posted time. Former Bennington wrestler Steven Dotzler is on his way to Iraq with his Marine Brothers.

The following former Adams Central Patriot wrestlers are in Iraq or have recently returned.

Justin Pekas - U.S. Army interpreter
Ryan Dooley - Navy Seals
Wade Barneson - Army National Guard - HMMV gunner
Eric Wills - U.S. Army (demolitions)
Bryan Lynn - Army National Guard -Cavalry
Joe Whitely - U.S. Army
Jeremiah Kielian - U.S. Army Ranger (Iraq & Afghanastan)
Cody Graff - Army National Guard

You gentlemen have served your country well.
You should all be proud of your efforts.

Our prayers are with you.

As a soldier/officer of the US Army, your words & prayers means so much.

Thank you.

2LT Murdock