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First Lt. Alexander E. Wetherbee

   
Individuals USWashington Post - A 27-year-old Marine from Fairfax County died Sunday of wounds he received during combat in Iraq's Anbar province.

First Lt. Alexander E. Wetherbee, an assault amphibious vehicle officer, was serving his second deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom since joining the Marine Corps on Dec. 22, 2001.

Wetherbee was assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton in California.



Yesterday, Defense Department officials released few details about Wetherbee or his death, but said his awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal.

A family member reached at the home of Wetherbee's parents in McLean declined to be interviewed, saying only: "He was a wonderful young man, very loving. This is a terrible time for us."

 

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First Lt. Alexander E. Wetherbee
Authored by: anonymous on Thursday, September 16 2004 @ 01:09 AM MDT

To the family, I mourn your loss but want to thank you for Lt. Wetherbee's service. He was a good marine and took care of his own. He gave his life to save the lives of other marines like my husband. He will be greatly missed at Tracks. Once again, thank you and my prayers are with you during your time of need.

Semper Fi

First Lt. Alexander E. Wetherbee
Authored by: anonymous on Sunday, September 19 2004 @ 10:07 AM MDT
My heart goes out to Alex's family, and especially to Heather. Alex was an inspiring student, so I can only imagine what an inspiration he must have been as a husband and soldier.

His death has shaken the University of Idaho community, where he was much loved. What a truly tragic loss.

Tom Drake
Faculty, UI
First Lt. Alexander E. Wetherbee
Authored by: anonymous on Monday, September 12 2005 @ 08:13 PM MDT
Lt. Weatherbee,
Sir, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
First Lt. Alexander E. Wetherbee
Authored by: anonymous on Friday, October 20 2006 @ 03:29 PM MDT
Lt Weatherbee was my platoon commander when I first got to the fleet Marine force and I served with him during our first deployment to Iraq. Semper Fi sir and I look forward to seeing you at the Pearly gates in your dress blues sir.
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