Baldwin County Marine Killed

Alabama Baldwin County Lance Corporal Bruce Ferrell Junior killed Monday while fighting the war on terror in Afghanistan

by Pat Peterson

Published: Tue, August 11, 2009 - 4:09 pm CST Last Updated: Tue, August 11, 2009 - 6:55 pm CST

Pam Ferrell says the pain she feels in unimaginable.

"Please pray for us, pray for me, pray for my family"

Pam's son, Lance Corporal Bruce Ferrell, Junior, was killed Monday fighting the war on terror in Afghanistan. The 21-year old Marine machine-gunner known as "Little Bruce" or "Bubba"...was on foot patrol with his unit when an I.E.D. went off. The blast killed him instantly.

"He wanted to serve his country," says Pam. "He was proud to be a Marine."

Pam says tragedy seems to follow the Ferrell family. Her 21-year old daughter was recently killed in a car accident.

"To lose two children within two years...I'm just going to need a lot of prayers from everybody."

Bruce immediately joined the Marines after he graduated from Baldwin County High School in 2006. He had been overseas since May, serving a seven-month tour of duty. Bruce was recently engaged to be married.

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mrs.plato Says:

Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 3:01 pm

May God Keep This Family Under His Wings! God Bless! My prayers are with your family! You will be missed “Bubba”

twilson Says:

Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 6:15 pm

Bruce was a great friend and i hate that i hadn’t stayed in contact. i will miss him alot and this really puts my life in a different light and makes everything that could happen more of a reality. I am also saddened by this as a marine because that is another brother lost in this war. SEMPER FIDELIS

Travis W

kpm Says:

Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 6:11 am

Bruce, was a great person and I cannot imagine what this family is going through. But you are in my thoughts and prayers.

mrs.plato Says:

Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 5:05 am

May God Bless your family! I know your family has been through a lot lately, and just know that Danielle or Bubba will not be forgotten! I had the pleasure of going to school with both of them and they were great people! Just remember, God does not mean to hurt you but also that he will not put on you more than you can handle! Thank you Bubba for serving our country to help save pur freedom! You will always be missed! Your whole family is in my prayers! God Bless this Family!!!

DEBRA Says:

Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 8:39 pm

Our prayers are with you and your famiy.Bubba will be miss by all. my daughter loved him some much. It was always a blessing to have him as a guest in my home.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4

Jlynnsmom Says:

Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:40 pm

Bless you. I know what it is like to lose one child and life will never be the same but 2 children in 2 years? Stay strong and pray a lot and I hope more peaceful days are ahead for you and your family.

engtchr Says:

Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:09 pm

May God bless this family.

Surf Says:

Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:24 pm

Our prayers are with you. He will not be forgotten. Semper Fi!