Specialist Cindy Marie Beaudoin, A Soldier's Story
Specialist Cindy Marie Beaudoin, A Soldier's Story
Specialist Cindy Marie Beaudoin was born on July 20, 1971, and raised in Plainfield, Connecticut. She graduated from Plainfield High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army National Guard, where she trained as a medical technician.
In 1990, Specialist Beaudoin began her first year at the University of Connecticut. When the Gulf War broke out, she withdrew from college to deploy. In January 1991, she was sent to the Middle East with the 142nd Medical Company in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
On February 28, 1991, while traveling on patrol, Specialist Beaudoin was fatally wounded by an explosion. She died en route to a field hospital. She was nineteen years old.
Specialist Cindy Marie Beaudoin now rests at St. John the Apostle Church Cemetery. She is remembered for her willingness to place service before self and to answer her country’s call during a time of war.
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