Brother Rice Grad Killed in Afghanistan
Marine Cpl. Conner Lowry, 24, of Beverly, died in Afghanistan on Thursday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
The Chicago Tribune reported that a Beverly Marine was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday.
Cpl. Conner Lowry, 24, was a gunner riding on a Humvee when he was killed, according to his family.
Lowry attended St. John Fisher School and was an alumnus of Brother Rice High School.
A family friend, sixth-grade teacher Christine McElroy at Christ the King School, and her students were preparing to send Lowry a care package for St. Patrick's Day, according to the Southtown-Star.
The Marine corporal was attending the University of Iowa when he enlisted in the military. His family said he had been in Afghanistan since October.
Jerry
7:53 am on Saturday, March 3, 2012
Very deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cpl Lowry. A grateful nation mourns you loss and appreciates your sacrifice more than you realize.
Joseph Slovinec
4:08 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Please accept my condolences on the death of Corporal Lowry.
Joe Slovinec, Marist High School Class of 1976, Chicago, Il
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Thomas Magee
7:51 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Will our so called great president be there for this young man who gave his life for his country, or will it be the fake ass Gov Quinn looking for votes at funeral like he did the last time he was at a one the these special moments? Let's face it he hates when the attention is not on him.
This family should be compensated for their lost by a government that acts like they care... Sorry I had to say it, because the last Illinois marine that was buried this Gov shook my hand and asked me who I was going to vote for governor while I was there. what a loser.... He should be thanking this family for the brave man that faught for this country.
With love and respect to all fallen men and women GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS YOU semper fi, hoorah
Raymond Dziubczynski
11:11 pm on Saturday, March 10, 2012
I have witness a great loss today. I have seen not hundreds but thousands of people in morning for this young man. people like me who did not even know him but feel the loss. I have seen a lot of tears today from all kinds of people. My only hope is that the young people who witness this great loss will someday grow up and remember the cost of war and vote against it. Humans killing Humans is wrong and I only hope someday it will stop. Semper Fi Marine,
Ian
7:56 am on Monday, March 12, 2012
I want this marines family to know their son will be always remembered, always respected, and always looked at as man who didn't die in vain but died to keep us safe. He died to provide a safer world for my young children to grow up in. My family will always be in debt to this honorable marine who put all of us before himself. Thank you corporal Lowry for dedicating your young life to protect us all. Rest in peace.