Alabama Soldier Killed

A 22-year-old Decatur soldier has beenkilled while serving in Afghanistan.

By: Katie Hammond | WKRG-TV
Published: January 12, 2009

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DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - A 22-year-old Decatur soldier has been
killed while serving in Afghanistan.
The family of Staff Sgt. Josh Rath was notified of his death
Thursday evening at their home.
His father, Leroy Rath, confirmed Monday morning that Rath's
body has arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. He will be
flying to the base Tuesday to join his son's body.
Rath will fly home with his son after the autopsy is completed
and his body is released, which is standard procedure in the U.S.
Army when soldiers are killed in battle. Their return date has not
been released yet. Rath joined the Army after graduating from
Austin High School in Decatur in 2004.
He was scheduled to be released from the Army in December but
was deployed to Afghanistan in July.
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Information from: The Decatur Daily,
http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/index.shtml

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