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Old 02-16-2020, 01:45 PM
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Pentagon identifies U.S. Army Soldier who died in non-combat incident in Africa
By: Matthew Reisen Albuquerque Journal February 16, 2020 at 12:01 PM
Re: https://taskandpurpose.com/army-africa-casualty

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico Army National Guard soldier from Mountainair, who served as a police officer and volunteer firefighter in the town, died Thursday from a non-combat related incident while deployed in Africa, according to the Department of Defense.

A news release states Pfc. Walter Lewark, 26, died at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti where he was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the Horn of Africa.

The DOD does not elaborate on how Lewark died, but the release said they are investigating the incident.

A spokesman for the New Mexico National Guard did not respond to messages and calls for comment Saturday.

Juan Reyes, chief of the Mountainair Police Department, said Lewark was an excellent officer who served with the force for a year before being deployed.

"He will be greatly missed," Reyes said. "He was an asset to the community. The town of Mountainair is saddened by his passing."

Mountainair Fire and Rescue posted a tribute to Lewark on its Facebook page Friday, thanking him for everything he did for "our town, for us and our community."

"It's so hard to say goodbye to you Walter. …You were the one who pushed us to be better and better with every fire we fought. You were also the one who made us laugh time and time again. Your smile was the best and when we couldn't smile your smile made us shine again," the tribute reads. "You will be truly missed and we will never forget you. …You can relax now. There are no fires and no arrest warrants in heaven."

Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said Walter was a father and one of the town's most decorated firefighters.

"He was a very dedicated individual and his death is touching many lives in Mouintainair," he said.

Capt. Scott Rye, a U.S. Navy spokesman, said Lewark was part of Task Force Guardian, "whose mission primarily was to provide security at Camp Lemonnier and contingency locations throughout East Africa, as well as training missions with African partners."

The release states Lewark was assigned with Company A, 1st Battalion, 200th Infantry Regiment, 93d Troop Command, New Mexico Army National Guard based in Rio Rancho.

Operation Enduring Freedom-Horn of Africa is an ongoing military operation that commenced in October 2002 and aims to disrupt and detect terrorist activities in the region.

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Personal note: To the US Army & the Wife of Pfc. Walter Lewark - we send our respects and we thank him for his service to our Country. May he now Rest In Peace on American soil.

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