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From the Chesterton
Tribune...
'Proven
in Battle'
tells story of life of Jonathan Kephart
By
ALEXANDRA NEWMAN
“Proven
in Battle,” the story of U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan
Kephart, killed in action in Iraq on April 8,
2004 was released on April 8, 2006, the second
anniversary of his death. Spc. Kephart is the
brother of Anna Rose of Burns Harbor. He was born
in Valparaiso on Sept. 2, 1982. The book, written
by Jonathan’s father, Burton R. Kephart, relates
what the family went through when word was received
that Jonathan was killed in action only 10 days
after arriving in Iraq. Jonathan’s platoon sergeant,
who was in the battle with Jonathan, provided
Burton with a detailed account of the battle,
which is included in the book. Kephart, a gunner,
was wounded and continued shooting until his vehicle
was hit with an RPG (rocket propelled grenade).
His squad had been ordered to go to the location
of another patrol that had been ambushed. During
the 45 minute battle as they headed for the first
patrol, some 300 insurgents ambushed them. According
to Sgt. Rossman, Kephart’s bravery and effectiveness
saved others in his squad. He was declared a hero
by his peers, superiors, family, and Purple Heart
presented to his family at the funeral verified
his heroics. The book is dedicated to the 12 troops
of the Second Squad, Fourth Platoon of the 230th
Military Police Company, 95th Battalion, 16th
Brigade, stationed out of Kaiserslaughtern, Germany,
who were on the mission with Kephart. The others
survived. In his book, Burton speaks of his faith
in Jesus Christ and urges the reader to accept
Him as the Savior. For information about how to
receive the book, please email Anna at jamesandanna@aol.com
Posted
5/5/2006
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