My walk was dedicated in honor of :
Army Cpl. Keith E. Essary , Age 20 of Dyersburg, TN.
KIA Jan. 8, 2009 in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
graduated from Dyer County High School in 2006 where he was in the Junior ROTC and a captain of the Honor Guard. He was strong willed, loved Johnny Cash and his country.
He deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the Army’s Airborne unit, “Charlie” Company, the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, based at Fort Hood, Texas. Keith lived in Dyersburg all of his life and was raised in the home of his grandparent’s, Keith and his father enjoyed spending time together riding motorcycles. Keith received the lateral promotion from specialist to the rank of corporal, upon orders from Fort Hood, Texas, on January 13, 2009. He is survived by his mother Mary Beth Franks (Tony) of Savannah, TN, and his father Charles “Chuck” Hall (Sheri) of Dyersburg, TN; three sisters, Bethany Willard, Brooke Hall, and Taylor Clark, and a brother, Randy Hall, all of Dyersburg, TN
Had an amazing walk. I want to thank everyone that honked and waved this morning in helping me honor this hero. He will NOT be forgotten.
