Army Sgt. James A. Ayube II, 25, of Salem, Mass.; was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany; died Dec. 8 in Balkh province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Army Medic Killed by Suicide Bomber
SALEM, Mass. — An Army medic and former Boy Scout killed in Afghanistan is being remembered for his friendly demeanor and for being a champion of the underdog. Stg. James Ayube graduated from Salem High School in 2003.
Family members told The Salem News on Dec. 9 that Ayube died at the hands of a suicide bomber Dec. 8 while on a combat mission.
Mourners filled St. James Church for the Dec. 18 funeral.
Ayube posthumously received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, NATO Medal and Combat Medical Badge.
He leaves his parents, James and Christina Ayube; a brother and a sister; and his wife, Lauren.
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