Location: 2113
Date: 10/18/2012
Rank: Private 1st Class
Branch: U.S. Army
Operation: Operation Enduring Freedom
Pfc. Shane G. Wilson, 20, of Kuna, Idaho, died Oct. 18, in Khost, Afghanistan. Wilson was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.
His family released this statement: “Shane died in the service of his country, and this is a very sad day for our family. He wanted to be a military man from a very young age and was proud to be a soldier. Shane was a very humble young man and was indeed one of the best men we’ve ever known. We loved him for so many reasons, including his loyalty, and he knew how to keep a confidence. He was caring and compassionate, and he always placed others before himself. He will be missed by his entire family, including his mother, father, two sisters, grandparents and great-grandparents. We are very proud of him and we do not want him to be forgotten.”
Shane is survived by his Mother, Danielle DeMarco (Kuna), Father, Greg Wilson (Portland, OR), sisters Shelby Wilson and Sydney DeMarco, and his nephew Bradley. Shane is also survived by a large extended family of Great-grandparents, Grandparents, Step-father, Uncles, Aunts, and cousins residing in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Hawaii, and Montana.