We Miss You Mark!
posted by Brandon at 1:56 PM
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Sunday, October 22, 2006
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Mark's Extended Family
Every day that I walk out into sector, I say to myself, "For I walk by Faith, not by sight." (II COR 5:7).
posted by Brandon at 3:11 PM
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In an email from Mark - October 12, 2006
"Don't ever worry about me... 'For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.' -Romans 8:38-39..."
posted by Brandon at 3:11 PM
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Mark's Military Biography
Captain Mark Christopher Paine was born on June 26, 1974, in San Francisco, California.
Captain Paine entered the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1993. Captain Paine attended Airborne School in 1995 and graduated from West Point in May 1997. Upon graduation Captain Paine attended the Infantry Officer’s Basic Course at Fort Bennning, Georgia. While at Fort Benning he also graduated from the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle Commander’s Course. Captain Paine then attended Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
On May 14, 1998, Captain Paine was assigned as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Air Assault, at Camp Casey in Dongducheon, South Korea. Captain Paine was then assigned as a Liaison Officer Team Leader at Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu, South Korea, on October 15, 1998. On June 15, 1999, Captain Paine was assigned as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, at Fort Stewart, Georgia. On February 1, 2000, Captain Paine assumed the role of S-1 Battalion Adjutant, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment. On March 2, 2001, Captain Paine assumed the role of S-5 Civil Military Operation Officer, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, while deployed in Yugoslavia. On July 8, 2002, Captain Paine arrived at Fort Hood and was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Division, where he served as the Assistant G-3 Training. While serving as the Assistant G-3, Captain Paine deployed in support of OIF I. On July 3, 2003, Captain Paine assumed the role of Assistant S-3, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. After being redeployed Captain Paine was assigned as the Battalion S-4 Logistics Officer in Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. On March 15, 2005, Captain Paine assumed command of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. On December 14, 2005, Captain Paine deployed with the Bayonets to Camp Taji, Iraq, in support of OIF 05-07.
Captain Paine was killed in action on October 15, 2006, while commanding his company on Route Coyotes.
Captain Paine’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with Star, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Kosovo Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 4 Device, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Parachutist Badge.
Captain Paine is survived by his mother, Kairyn Paine, his father, Roger Paine, and his brother Brandon Paine.
Captain Paine entered the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1993. Captain Paine attended Airborne School in 1995 and graduated from West Point in May 1997. Upon graduation Captain Paine attended the Infantry Officer’s Basic Course at Fort Bennning, Georgia. While at Fort Benning he also graduated from the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle Commander’s Course. Captain Paine then attended Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
On May 14, 1998, Captain Paine was assigned as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Air Assault, at Camp Casey in Dongducheon, South Korea. Captain Paine was then assigned as a Liaison Officer Team Leader at Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu, South Korea, on October 15, 1998. On June 15, 1999, Captain Paine was assigned as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, at Fort Stewart, Georgia. On February 1, 2000, Captain Paine assumed the role of S-1 Battalion Adjutant, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment. On March 2, 2001, Captain Paine assumed the role of S-5 Civil Military Operation Officer, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, while deployed in Yugoslavia. On July 8, 2002, Captain Paine arrived at Fort Hood and was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 4th Infantry Division, where he served as the Assistant G-3 Training. While serving as the Assistant G-3, Captain Paine deployed in support of OIF I. On July 3, 2003, Captain Paine assumed the role of Assistant S-3, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. After being redeployed Captain Paine was assigned as the Battalion S-4 Logistics Officer in Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. On March 15, 2005, Captain Paine assumed command of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. On December 14, 2005, Captain Paine deployed with the Bayonets to Camp Taji, Iraq, in support of OIF 05-07.
Captain Paine was killed in action on October 15, 2006, while commanding his company on Route Coyotes.
Captain Paine’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with Star, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Kosovo Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 4 Device, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Parachutist Badge.
Captain Paine is survived by his mother, Kairyn Paine, his father, Roger Paine, and his brother Brandon Paine.
posted by Brandon at 3:03 PM
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Thursday, October 19, 2006
General Information
PRESS INQUIRIES:
Please contact Mark's brother, Brandon Paine.
Phone: 917 861 5272
Email: brandon.paine@gmail.com.
Please contact Mark's brother, Brandon Paine.
Phone: 917 861 5272
Email: brandon.paine@gmail.com.
posted by Brandon at 5:20 PM
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Monday, October 16, 2006
In Memory of Captain Mark C. Paine
Captain Mark Paine was killed in action on Sunday, October 15th in Taji, Iraq - the victim of a massive IED that detonated beneath his Humvee in a coordinated enemy attack.
Mark's life--to the very end--was one of selfless service. Mark also loved each of you--his soldiers, colleagues and friends--as his own family. He would have wanted to say goodbye in that affable and hopeful way that made him such an inspiring force.
In the weeks and months ahead, we hope to reconcile our grief with the memory of Mark's life and the knowledge that he loved Christ. Just last Thursday, Mark wrote in an email: "I am more steady and content than I've ever been here. I guess b/c so many are getting worried/scared/anxious, it makes me more and more calm. Strange, but a powerful example of prayer..."
We weren't quite ready to say goodbye but trust that heaven is slightly better place this week upon Mark's arrival.
To those of you who've reached out already, thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Mark often said that he was living his dream. I think he would have wanted us to do the same and celebrate 32 years well lived.
Love to you all,
The Paine Family
Mark's life--to the very end--was one of selfless service. Mark also loved each of you--his soldiers, colleagues and friends--as his own family. He would have wanted to say goodbye in that affable and hopeful way that made him such an inspiring force.
In the weeks and months ahead, we hope to reconcile our grief with the memory of Mark's life and the knowledge that he loved Christ. Just last Thursday, Mark wrote in an email: "I am more steady and content than I've ever been here. I guess b/c so many are getting worried/scared/anxious, it makes me more and more calm. Strange, but a powerful example of prayer..."
We weren't quite ready to say goodbye but trust that heaven is slightly better place this week upon Mark's arrival.
To those of you who've reached out already, thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Mark often said that he was living his dream. I think he would have wanted us to do the same and celebrate 32 years well lived.
Love to you all,
The Paine Family
posted by Brandon at 5:05 PM
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