Today my walk was dedicated in honor of:
Army Veteran SGM Kenneth Barrett Sr, Age 89 of Gordonsville, TN.
Died Apr. 6, 2018
SGM Barrett was drafted into the United States Army on November 28, 1951. After his two year draftee service and a brief break, he enlisted in the regular Army and retired after 23 years of service on May 31, 1975. His awards and decorations consist of: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal (6 Awards), Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), National Defense Service Medal (2 Awards), Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation. Badges consist of: Mechanic – Expert Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar (M-1). SGM Barrett’s overseas duty consisted of Tours of Duty in Austria, Germany, France, England, Vietnam, and Okinawa.
We had an amazing 10.15 Mile walk today. We walked out in the country and stopped to see the buffalo and then walked out to the interstate. Was thinking of his family as I looked down I-40 knowing that he just lived a few miles down the road. We then walked 127 back to Sparta Hwy and then home. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this hero. We had a record breaking 532 honks today. Thank You.
Army Veteran SGM Kenneth Barrett Sr will not be forgotten !
