David R. Hurst ‘94 Memorial Tribute

David Raymond Hurst, Class of 1994

David Raymond Hurst Memorial Tribute

David Raymond Hurst, a Ridgewood Prep School graduate of the class of 1994, was killed in Iraq on June 7, 2008. He is the son of M. Wayne Hurst and Lillian Hurst and brother of Chris and Mark Hurst. He loved his country and served in the U.S. Army since 1996.

He was a Sergeant First Class in A Company, Second Battalion, 30th Infantry, 4th BCT, Ft. Polk, and the recipient of The Bronze Star Medal (third award), Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (third award), Army Achievement Medal (fifth award), Army Good Conduct Medal (third award), National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Iraqi Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Drill Sergeant Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, and the Parachute Badge.

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David R. Hurst Memorial Award

Ridgewood has established a memorial award in honor of David Hurst, Class of 1994. David served in the United States Army and was killed in action in Iraq on June 7th, 2008. We are developing a tribute to David which will appear on this site in the coming days.

If you are interested in helping fund the David R. Hurst Memorial Award, please send your donation to

Ridgewood Preparatory School
201 Pasadena Ave.
Metairie, LA 70001

Please make checks payable to Ridgewood and dedicate to the David R. Hurst Award.