Ohio Patriot Guard Loses Nephew

Sgt. 1st Class William Brian Woods, nephew of Robert Woods, died August 16, 2009 from wounds suffered when he was shot on August 14 while on patrol in Ghanzi, Afghanistan. Sgt. Woods, 31, leaves a wife, Elizabeth, two daughters and brothers and sisters.

Woods deployment was one of many, says his uncle, Robert Woods. Mr. Woods spoke with his nephew on the phone on the night before he left for Afghanistan. Sgt. Woods grew up in Catwissa, Mo.

Mr. Robert Woods, an Ohio State Captain of the Patriot Guard, has attended many of the funerals of the Tri-State Fallen Heroes. Because of Robert’s dedication to the Fallen Heroes, his nephew will receive a “Let Us Never Forget” scholarship in his memory.