Thursday, July 9, 2009

Soldier survived Afghanistan but died saving friend


Spc. fatally shot while trying to rescue pal

The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Jul 9, 2009 7:08:19 EDT

TULSA, Okla. — The family of an Oklahoma soldier who was fatally shot in Tennessee says he was trying to rescue a friend from a crime-ridden neighborhood when he was killed.

Army Spc. Brandon Buettner, who was stationed in Fort Campbell, Ky., died Saturday.

Steven and Denise Buettner say their 25-year-old son and another soldier went to the Clarksville, Tenn., neighborhood to pick up his girlfriend and attend a fireworks display.
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Spc. fatally shot while trying to rescue pal

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