KSU Veterans Affairs Resource Center held a memorial service for 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Walsh on Friday, May 4. Walsh is the first recorded KSU alumnus to die in the line of duty.
He passed away from injuries sustained during combat when an improvised explosive device was used against his unit during an attack in Paktia, Afghanistan. Walsh was 22.
After graduating with a degree in business administration from Coles College of Business in 2008, Walsh worked for a Huston based marketing firm Zurvita. After that, he was employed by Reliable Security, LLC as director of sales.
Walsh joined the Army in March 2010 and was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 504th Infantry, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Family and friends attended the memorial service, as well as KSU President Daniel S. Papp and Sen. Johnny Isakson. After a procession around campus the service honored the life and memory of Walsh.
Students are encouraged to seek help through Student Success Services located in Kennesaw Hall room 2401. Through the Counseling and Psychological Services Center, students can set up free counseling. Contact CPS to set up an appointment by calling (770)423-6600.
