Sgt. Daniel Wysong, USMC, 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, will be returning home from Afghanistan to surprise his four- year-old son, Jeremiah, at the playground at Northgate Mall, today.
Sgt. Wyson's unit was charged with locating and destroying Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) throughout Afghanistan. His unit suffered a high number of killed and seriously wounded.
Lance Corporeal Frankie Watson of Madisonville, Tn., was the first of those killed. Sgt. Wysong wrote from Afghanistan after his death: “On September 24, 2011.
One of the most fun loving and energetic souls I've ever known went to be with Lord. During a fire fight Lcpl Frankie Watson was shot and killed and gave his life defending those around him. He died defending his fellow country men, you and I. It will be hard to leave this place without one of our own. May you rest in God's arms till we see each other again. Semper Fidelis my bother in Arms and in Christ!”
Sgt. Wysong and his unit received a number of commendations for their work finding, disarming or destroying IEDs.