** HONOR MISSION**
JOHN ALBERT GARNER, US ARMY
FLAG LINE MEMORIAL SERVICE, 1000HRS STAGE
MERIDEN AMERICAN LEGION POST 35
835 HANOVER ROAD
MERIDEN, CT 06451
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly, we have been requested to stand a Flag Line for John Albert Garner, US Army.
John was a Special Forces Operator (Green Beret) who served with the 5th, 7th and 10th Special Forces Groups and retired with the rank of Sergeant Major. Additionally, John was a Master Parachutist with over 2,000 jumps. Prior to his selection into Special Forces, John served as a Combat Engineer.
He served as Commander of American Legion Post 48 in Chesnee, South Carolina for 3 years, where he, notably, led the restoration of an Army Vietnam-era COBRA AH-1F attack helicopter. He was also a member of the Special Forces Association Chapter 363 (South Carolina).
John received the following: National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/3 D and AWD, Army Commendation Medal, Master Parachute Badge, Good Conduct Medal w/4th AWD, and Expert M16 Badge Rifle Bar.
We will stand a Flag Line for the entrance to the Memorial Service.
RC Tom Wood (860-302-6644) will be RCIC and have flags on site.
God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.
Regards,
Gregg Barratt
STATE CAPTAIN
CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org
Cell:860-392-9638
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