Marine Lance Cpl. Cody A. Roberts

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Marine Lance Cpl. Cody A. Roberts, 22, of Boise, Idaho

LCpl. Roberts was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died Aug. 31, 2010 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Cody Roberts graduated from Centennial High School in 2006, according to Meridian School District records.

Roberts, 22, died as a result of a "hostile incident" while supporting combat operations in Helmand province of southwest Afghanistan. A press officer declined Thursday to elaborate on how Roberts died due to operational security.

"We don't want to give a battle damage assessment to the enemy," he said.

The New York Times reported earlier this week that attacks on U.S. Service members in Afghanistan have intensified. Five Americans were killed Tuesday, including four who suffered fatal injuries from roadside bombs in eastern Afghanistan.

The Times said 20 coalition service members -- 19 of them Americans -- had been killed in Afghanistan, mostly in the south, since Saturday.

Roberts was a rifleman in the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward.

For his service, Roberts received the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

He is survived by his wife and a child.

22-year-old Marine from Boise killed Tuesday was a 2006 graduate of Centennial

Lance Cpl. Cody A. Roberts joined the U.S. Marines four years ago and was on his first deployment to Afghanistan when he was killed Tuesday, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Roberts graduated from Centennial High School in 2006, according to Meridian School District records.

Roberts, 22, died as a result of a "hostile incident" while supporting combat operations in Helmand province of southwest Afghanistan. A press officer declined Thursday to elaborate on how Roberts died due to operational security.

"We don't want to give a battle damage assessment to the enemy," he said.

Lance Cpl. Roberts' family has requested privacy at this time, and ask that reporters do not attempt to contact them. They are releasing the following statement through Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division (at Gowen Field) and the Idaho National Guard:

"Lance Corporal Cody A. Roberts died in combat August 31st defending the nation that he loved. Cody embodied the true spirit of the Marine Corps, believing entirely in his God, Family, and Country. The three values he lived for, he ultimately died for. As an amazing Marine, Husband, and Father he was a true hero. He made the ultimate sacrifice on the streets of a city in Afghanistan so his son would never have to be afraid for his life or ours. Cody's memory will forever light up our lives as we wait to be united in heaven with him. He will be forever loved. Afghanistan didn't know how lucky it was to have a man like that step foot on their soil." Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter today said: "The First Lady and I want to extend our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family and loved ones of Lance Corporal Roberts, who gave the last full measure of devotion in defense of the liberties we all enjoy. He was among those heroes who are putting their lives on the line every day to keep the nightmare of terrorism at arm's length from the rest of us. His sacrifice should be remembered and his loss mourned by every Idahoan."

The New York Times reported earlier this week that attacks on U.S. Service e members in Afghanistan have intensified. Five Americans were killed Tuesday, including four who suffered fatal injuries from roadside bombs in eastern Afghanistan.

The Times said 20 coalition service members -- 19 of them Americans -- had been killed in Afghanistan, mostly in the south, since Saturday.

Roberts was a rifleman in the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward.

For his service, Roberts received the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Lance Cpl.Roberts is survived by his wife and a child (the family is not releasing any information on Lance Cpl. Roberts' family) and his parents Jeff and Christee Roberts.

"The Idaho National Guard leadership wants to express its sympathy to the family and Marine Corps on this difficult day," said Col. Tim Marsano, an Idaho National Guard spokesman. "We're in solidarity with the Marines and this Boise family.

Marine Lance Cpl. Cody A. Roberts was killed in action on 8/31/10.