Maryland's Fifty-Fourth Hero

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Navy Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SW/DV) David S. Roddy, 32, of Aberdeen, Md.; assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Two in Norfolk, Va., and served with Multi-National Corps in Iraq; killed Sept. 16 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Hadithah, Iraq.

HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO MANY WITH WHOM HE SERVED

[From testamonies posted on the web]

I was David's Senior Chief onboard USS Juneau. He was a true American, Shipmate and Father. He was my friend, I will miss his presence and example. Fair winds and following seas shipmate...
(MR ~ Kenosha, WI)

I served with ET2 David Roddy onboard the USS Juneau. He was a happy go lucky guy and he was a blast to hang out with. I looked up to him and he taught me a lot. He was a superb sailor but most of all, he was a superb mentor and friend to everyone in OE Division. My deep condolences to his wife and 3 kids.
(JAT ~ Honolulu, HI)

Dave was a great friend, we were in A school together and to my surprise we was also station on the same ship, the USS Juneau, for 3 years, no matter what happens he always has that smile on him. And his laughter was contagious. I will always treasure those time.
(PP ~ Houston, TX)

David Roddy was an excellent man and friend. I will miss him. I am proud to have served with such and outstanding man on board the USS Juneau, Sasebo Japan, 00-01.
(DS ~ Chicago, IL)

Dave is one of the most amazing people I have ever met... no matter what happened, I never saw him without a smile on that face. Dave invited me into his family for my first Thanksgiving in Japan and in the following years taught me a lot about my job and even more about life... Dave will always have a dear place in my memories.
(CW ~ Owings, MD)

[The tributes are legion......]