Killed in the Line of Duty

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Aug 4, 2008 at 10:03 PM CDT

Story Updated: Aug 4, 2008 at 10:52 PM CDT

A 23-year-old soldier from Rockford has been killed by a bomb blast in Afghanistan as he returned from a patrol.

Private First Class David John Badie died Friday. His family says he enlisted two years ago, thinking military structure and discipline would help mold him into a better person.

Daniel Morgan, Badie's Stepfather said, "Ever since he was a little kid he wanted to go into the service, so that's what he told me. When he was home he had a book. He wanted to fly helicopters so that was his next step."

Badie was a member of the Army Special Forces and was part of an International military group stationed along the Afghanistan -Pakistan border

Sunday, Sep 7 at 12:10 PM momofasoldier wrote ...

PFC Badie you will never know what a positive influence you left with my son, your friend. Words are not enough to thank you or tell you that you will be sorely missed and that we 'know' how you passed. God be with your family.. our American hero..

Wednesday, Aug 6 at 4:47 AM Anonymous wrote ...

PFC badie was not a member of the Special Forces but a Soldier assign to Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division

Tuesday, Aug 5 at 3:26 PM Deb wrote ...

Our hearts and prayers go out to this young mans family... no words can express how greatful his Country is for his service!!

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