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Two local guard members injured Two local guard members have been injured during different incidents in Iraq, according to family members of the two soldiers. Bobby Troxell and Bryant Slagle are both recovering from injuries sustained while on duty near Baghdad. Both are members of Bravo Battery of the 1st Battalion 623rd Field Artillery. (Names of injured soldiers are not officially released by the National Guard.) Bonnie Troxell said she was notified that her son Bobby sustained a hand injury and several lacerations, when a roadside bomb exploded and hit his truck during a convoy mission. Troxell said she has talked with her son several times since he was injured. He is doing well and is recovering after being hit with a piece of metal in his hand. His hand is broken, she said, and he also suffered some facial lacerations. The mother said she was thankful that it wasnšt more serious. She also noted that her thoughts are with the families of two other Kentucky National Guard members who were recently killed in Iraq. Bryant Slaglešs father, Jackie, said his son was injured when his humvee was involved in an explosion. He said Bryant suffered some burns, a concussion and took shrapnel. He is receiving medical treatment in Baghdad. Jackie Slagle said he had spoken to his son several times since they were notified of the accident. He said Bryant is recovering well. The Family Support Group for the local guard unit will hold a prayer service on Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Pickrell Auditorium at Wayne County High School. Everyone is invited to attend and pray for the local troops who have been deployed to Iraq. Add a comment |
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