GRAFENWOEHR, Germany-heavy Hearts and silent sorrow Soldiers and civilians are packaged Grafenwoehr Chapel Staff Sgt. remember development 26 Derek Farley 702nd explosive disposal of the company's explosive ordnance disposal units who was killed when the extraction by bombs exploding device Afghan province of Farah August 17.
The Chapel was filled to capacity and standing room only as Soldiers and families showed up to the Chapel, filling in droves, and finally the accumulation at the base of the doors around the Farley was fondly remembered by. during a memorial ceremony, and his colleagues.
"I thought the staff sergeant Farley was the best young EOD group leaders (I) you have ever is privileged, has worked. I was looking forward to his return to pass on their knowledge to watch him young Soldiers, EOD has recently arrived AFTER School, group "said Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Daniels, 702nd EOD co. actions sergeant."There have been few guys that I've known, I are respected and loved as much as Derek career. In many ways I keep her little brother I have ever had, but had always wanted to. "
"Derek was aware of the dangers, and never flinched, in fact, he was a member of the intrepid and went straight to his work, even if at the point where he was a week out with him and for employment. 1. Sergeant Alfred Rebara, 702nd EOD co. First sergeant epäitsekäs, where he had his parents that he knew he had to protect the life of his fellow Soldiers every time he went outside the wire, "said. "EOD technicians aim to protect life and property and Derek met this operation very heartfelt desire."
"Derek embodied in the man who was a friend and loved by all to the one armed shoulder hug when walked.Derek has never been an enemy or they will not be able to resolve the issue.He lived and loved by all so deeply. and it was time to love deeply persons shall not fear death.I noted that deeply loved and Derek. gave proudly in other Soldiers could come home.He had no fear of death, and appetite suppress
gave his life so that others can live, "said Spc. Johnathan Gilley, 702nd EOD co. communications expert.
"We honor in all we do. Captain Derek Stewart McGurk, 702nd EOD co. Commander is a long line of text EOD Soldiers, past and present, which never forget their friend, my beloved brother in arms and their hero," said.
The conclusion of the Soldier's remembrances of the 18th century Combat Welcome support Battalion's command team, Lt. column Reed Hudgins and Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Witzel, presented the Farley's Memorial in ceremonial Warhammer Fantasy Battle. this icon Battalion had been touched battalion, to symbolize the Soldiers ' commitment to Farley's family to carry on his legacy and honor his memory.
Closing Ceremony for the soldiers and civilians were solemnly filed up to and including the issue of the Memorial arvohenkilöiden in pairs salute, place the mementoes and tender bid farewell to the scene of 9 and St. Patrick.
Major general public participation were Also Patricia McQuistion and Command Sergeant Major General James Spencer from the 21st Theater Welcome Command, it was Gen Steven Salazar and Command sergeant major general Darieus ZaGara Seventh Army joint multinational Training Center, Polizei representatives of Germany and the forest Service, 702nd EOD co. sister Freihung Bundeswehr reserves, unit and Soldiers and civilians from the 18th CSSB.
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