Our walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Army LTC Todd John Clark, Age 40 of Evans Mills, NY.
KIA Jun 8, 2013
Lt. Col. Todd J. Clark, 40, of Evans Mills, N.Y., died June 8, in Sharana, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from small arms fire received at Zarghun Shahr, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.
He served in Kuwait and Bosnia with the 1st Cavalry Division and as troop commander, led Lightning Troop, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in the attack on Iraq, for his first combat tour. He was an Advisor to the Iraqi Special Police Commandoes, his second combat tour. Todd then served with the 10th Division (Mountain) Staff in Iraq, his third tour; he was the S3 with one of the 10th Division (Mountain) Cavalry Squadrons in Afghanistan, his fourth combat tour. It was during this tour that he sustained IED injuries and spent 8 months recuperating at Walter Reed Military Hospital, receiving his first Purple Heart. Todd then served as an XO with another of the 10th Division (Mountain) Cavalry Squadrons at Fort Drum, and as Senior Advisor to the Afghan National Army for his fifth and last combat tour. His awards are as follows: Bronze Star Medal, 4, Posthumous; Purple Heart, 2, Posthumous; Meritorious Service Medal, 3, Posthumous; Army Commendation w/combat distinguishing device “V”; Army Commendation Medal, 4; Army Achievement Medal, 3; Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Service Star; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Kosovo Campaign Medal With Bronze Service Star; Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, 2; Iraq Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, 4; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Korean Defense Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon, 3; NATO Medal Kosovo; NATO Medal; Combat Action Badge; Parachutist Badge, Basic; Presidential Unit Citation (Army & Air Force), 2; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army); Overseas Service Bar, 5.
We had a great 10.48 Mile walk. It was a brisk 28 degrees when we headed out this morning. We started out on Northside Drive and then headed to the Obed River Park. After walking the trail we headed to the 9/11 Memorial and then we headed down Main Street and made a stop at the War Memorial Park where we read several names on the War Memorial Wall. We then headed west and went into Holiday Hills. We walked by Holiday Hills Lake before we reached the house. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this hero. We had 167 honks. It was amazing. Thank you.
Army LTC Todd John Clark. will not be forgotten !
