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Timothy H Walker

Franklin, Tennessee

November 8, 2008

Age

Military

Rank

Unit/Location

Army

SSG

64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Fort Carson, Colorado

Killed in Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

Timothy H. Walker
Obituary
SSG Timothy H. Walker, 38, native of Fairview, TN, was killed in action on November 8, 2008 while serving his country on his second tour in Iraq. He was assigned to HHC 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in July of 1990 and served as a combat medic. He has earned several honorable awards for his service to include a Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, a Meritorious Service Medal, 6 Army Commendation Medals and 6 Army Achievement Medals. He had lived in Colorado Springs, CO for the past 10 years, minus 1 year while in Korea, where he had bought a house with his wife. He is survived by his wife of almost 15 years, Dawn J. Walker; a 7 year-old son, Gregory A. Walker; a 3 year-old daughter, Madison K. Walker; his mother, Barbara G. Shearer of Franklin, TN; his step-father, Gary L. Shearer, Sr. of Franklin, TN; and his sister, Delreana M. Taylor of Dickson, TN; his niece, Amanda Stinson of Dickson, TN; his niece, Rebecca Stinson of Dickson, TN; his father-in-law, Morris G. Holling of Colorado Springs; his grandfather-in-law, Arthur Bout of Colorado Springs; his aunt-in-law, Ruth Bout of San Antonio, TX; his brother-in-law, Daniel Holling of Colorado Springs. Tim was a loving husband and father. He was loving, caring, and dedicated to his family and friends, but most importantly was dedicated to his family. He cared for his troops as he cared for his family - ever present and supportive. He was there when needed. He loved to make people laugh. He was strong - someone you could lean on to get through any situation. He was humble - knowing where he came from and knowing what he wanted. He touched many lives and will be sorely missed by all. A memorial service will be held at the Soldier's Memorial Chapel, 1500 Martinez St., Ft. Carson at 4:00pm, Sunday, November 16th. Those planning to attend may enter on post using Gate 1 off of Highway 115.

Fort Carson soldier killed in Iraq trained medics

The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Fort Carson, Colo., soldier who had been helping train Iraqi medics on how to treat combat wounds has died in Baghdad.

The Department of Defense said 38-year-old Staff Sgt. Timothy H. Walker of Franklin, Tenn., died Saturday after a roadside bomb exploded near Walker’s vehicle.

Walker, a combat medic, was assigned to the 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Walker was the medical material coordinator for the Iraqi Security Forces logistics coordination team, teaching Iraqi police officers and soldiers how to track and receive medical supplies.

Walker was also training Iraqi medics in mass casualty missions and combat lifesaver courses.

He joined the Army in 1990 and served tours in Bosnia and Kuwait. He earned the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, six Army Commendation medals and dozens of other medals and citations.

He is the 244th Fort Carson soldier to die in Iraq since the invasion.

Fallen soldier ‘would do anything for you’

The Associated Press

Staff Sgt. Timothy H. Walker provided medical training for the Iraqi army and Iraqi police officers, hoping each of his students could go back and teach their fellow countrymen.

“In the end, this will allow these medics to be more self-sufficient while gaining the respect of their peers in the Iraqi army,” wrote in September.

Walker, 38, of Franklin, Tenn., was killed Nov. 8 in Baghdad by a roadside bomb. He was assigned to Fort Carson and was his second tour of duty in Iraq.

His unit was assigned to secure Sadr City in Baghdad’s northeast region and he was providing training for the Iraqi army and Iraqi police officers at the time of his death. Walker, a 1988 high school graduate, had also done tours in Bosnia and Kuwait.

“He always had a smile on his face. He was one of those guys that would do anything for you. He just had a great disposition, always smiled whenever you talked to him,” said Ricky Jones, a school administrator. “I really appreciate what he’s done for the country.”

He is survived by his wife, Dawn, and two children, Gregory, 7, and Madison, 3.