Sorry I didn't see this post earlier.
DHart, I knew Elijah, I'm also at FOB Kalagush.
We held a memorial for him today; you would be extremely proud of the high esteem in which Elijah was held by his fellow soldiers.
From the LCOL on down he was known to all as a quiet, competent, and reliable soldier. The heartfelt words spoken today are a testament to the true soul of Elijah and how deeply he affected those around him. To a man we will all miss his smiling face, his devotion to his family and little girl, and the professional way in which he served his country.
Hold your head up high when you remember him and speak of him, as you can be extremely proud of the impact Elijah had on this little part of the world, ugly though it is at times.
We are all diminished by his passing.