Our walk today was dedicated in honor of :
Army SSGT Jason L. Brown, Age 29 of Magnolia, TX.
KIA Apr. 17, 2008 during Operation Iraqi Freedom
SSGT Brown was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.
SSGT Brown was killed in action in the early morning hours on April 17 when he was struck by small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in Sama Village, Iraq.
He was on his second combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the War on Terror.
He volunteered for military service and enlisted in the Army on March 25, 2003 as a Special Forces candidate. He would go on to earn the coveted “Green Beret” in 2004.
His military education includes the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course, Jumpmaster Course, Free Fall Parachutist Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer’s Course, Warrior Leaders Course, Basic Airborne Course, and Special Forces Qualification Course and Advanced Explosive Techniques Course.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global on War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and Special Forces Tab.
We had a great 6.89 Mile walk this morning. Our first stop was the 9/11 Memorial and then we headed towards town and made a stop at the War Memorial Park. We read some names on the Wall and then we headed west on Stanley Street and walked back north on Miller Ave and headed back towards the house. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us today. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero. We had 131 honks today. It was amazing. Thank you.
Army SSGT Jason L. Brown will not be forgotten !
