US Marine Sgt. Thomas Neiper dies on leave

Sgt. Thomas Neiper
SOUTH PLAINFIELD — Sgt. Thomas Neiper, 25, of the U.S. Marine Corps died suddenly on Friday (July 11, 2008) while home on leave. Born in Plainfield, Tommy was a graduate of the South Plainfield High School, Class of 2000.
While growing up in South Plainfield, Tommy had always wanted to be in the Military. Upon his graduation he immediately enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He began his training in California and was currently serving his second tour of duty with the Second Battalion of Camp Lejeune serving in Iraq. Tommy was about to complete his second tour this October.

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