Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is accepting donations for the family of a member and Stryker soldier who died Friday while serving in Iraq.
Sgt. Israel “Izzy” P. O’Bryan, 24, of Newbern, Tenn., died of wounds sustained in a bomb blast in the town of Jalula. A suicide bomber drove an explosives-rigged vehicle into O’Bryan’s convoy. O’Bryan was assigned to the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. He is survived by his wife, Brenna, and his young son, Turner.
All donations to the fund will be held in trust for Turner’s college education. To donate, visit www.SigEpFoundation.org, and select “Give Online Now >Endowments.” In the Donor Comments box enter, “The Fallen Brothers Scholarship in Memory of Israel O’Bryan.”
People can also make checks payable to “The Fallen Brothers Scholarship in Memory of Israel O’Bryan” and mail to the following:
Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 1901, Richmond, VA 23218-1901
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