Friendly Fire Was Responsible For The Death Of US Army Sgt Nathan Wyrick In Afghanistan In October 2011

Loss: US Army Sgt. Nathan Wyrick, 34, was killed when a mortar malfunctioned and landed on his tent

Family's Heartbreak As It Emerges Father-Of-Four Killed In Afghanistan Nearly Two Years Ago Was Slain By Friendly Fire -- Daily Mail

* US Army Sgt Nathan Wyrick died from stomach wounds in October 2011
* The Defense Department said he died from 'combat-related injuries'
* A Freedom of Information Act request has revealed he actually died when mortars from his fellow soldiers malfunctioned and hit his tent

A Washington family grieving for a solider who was killed in Afghanistan nearly two years ago have learned he was actually slain by friendly fire.

U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Wyrick, a father-of four from Enumclaw, was on his second tour of duty when he was killed in October 2011. The Defense Department reported that the 34-year-old died from 'combat-related injuries'.

But nearly two years on, a Freedom of Information Act request has revealed that a mortar round intended for an insurgent malfunctioned and landed on Wyrick's tent, killing him.

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My Comment: Our prayers are with his family and loved ones.