Fluor loses seven contractors in Kabul Suicide Bombing
Posted by defensebaseactcomp on October 31, 2011
13 Americans believed killed in Kabul bombing UPDATED October 21, 2011
From the comments:
Team Fluor,
Saturday we suffered a tragic loss of seven of our own teammates during an attack in Kabul. Each of those we lost was a friend and valued part of our team. We lived and worked together. We forged bonds of camaraderie that are only found at times like this.
We each deal with our grief in different ways; some will find comfort in memorial services like the one we held at Dubbs or the ramp ceremony at Bagram, others will find that talking to friends, a Chaplain, or counselor helps. We have Site Managers and Employee Assistance Program teams on site to help us through this difficult time and find ways to cope.
Yesterday we notified the families of those we lost and we have assistance officers with them to help each of the families get through the difficult times ahead. I have asked our leaders to stay engaged with our colleagues that need assistance here and answer the questions that we can. I want to be sure you all have this information, as I know that rumors and internet blogs have not always been the best source for information.
Should you have any questions or need assistance, please talk to your immediate supervisor. He or she can provide the first step to find direction or help and ensure the proper steps are taken. Keep in mind that we have professional counselors on our EAP team available to assist you.
Although many of us know them personally, out of respect for their families we are not releasing any names of those lost in the attack. Please join me as our thoughts and prayers are with our teammates and their families during this difficult time.
George Rabb, Country Manager, LOGCAP
Fluor Government Group
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Carol Austin said
My cousin worked for Fluor and was killed in the June 1, 2012 attack on Camp Salerno. How can we get more information, and was he the only one who died?
defensebaseactcomp said
https://defensebaseactcomp.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/american-contractor-killed-forward-operating-base-salerno/
https://defensebaseactcomp.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/john-kirkland-civilian-contractor-killed-in-afghanistan/
It was apparently a very brutal attack, a few articles out there about it. According to the DoD report John Kirkland was the only death but many soldiers were injured.