Memorial to Jack Savant


	Jack Savant, Underwood and Jon Kranich at the bazar in Kandahar* *Photo supplied by Lonnie Williamson SFLTH
	Jack Savant (SFC Ret, 1st SFG(A) and Jon Kranich (SFC Ret, 1st SFG(A) were killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan on 5 December 2006 in a suicide VBIED attack on their office. They were working for Houston-based U.S. Protection and Investigations (USPI).. More Photos Below


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	I was with KBR from 10/04-11/05. It's ironic that the top picture of Jack was taken at the Kandahar bazaar. That's where I think my last memory of him is. A group of us had gone one day and he cracked us up with his dickering over rug prices. Jack was a good man and could always make us laugh. My condolences go out to his family. Christine Abbott \| cabbott789@yahoo.com \| Orange, Texas Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 12:42:10 PM PST HI every body my name is mehmood raza. my brother in US army in afghanistan he was fight with taliban aon death.i wish i work with US army in kandahar.this is my emale adress.ok bye. mehmood raza \| mehmood_ali_1990@yahoo.com \| pakistan\ quetta alamdar road near eidgha Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:21:57 AM PST HI MY brather ishfaq hussain in USA army he was death and i think i work with USA army mehmood raza \| mehmood_ali_1990@yahoo.com \| pakistan\ quetta Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:05:40 AM PST What an incredible Special Forces soldier. I first met and served with Jack on the Weapons Committee in the late 70's and early 80's. We were both young SF soldiers (E-5s at the time). We quickly became good friends. Jack was the best mortar man that I've had the pleasure to know and a great instructor. His enthusiasm was cathing. Never a bad day. Always striving to be the best. Upon learning of his death, it brought a sudden sad and empty fealing. A man that had a huge influence on me was gone. I will miss him. A part of me will forever be missing. Peter Riopel \| riopelp@soc.mil \| Fayetteville, NC Friday, October 05, 2007 at 07:52:25 AM PST I knew jack since I was a kid, his sister is my godmother, I looked up to Jack with the highest reguards. Jack is the whole reason I joined the Army, and I'm Trying to follow in his foot steps. There isn't a day that goes buy that I don't think of him. PFC. Kristopher S. Williams \| Kristhehunter6662yahoo.com \| 806 nw 40th terrace gainesville Fl, United States Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 02:28:30 PM PST Truly saddened to hear of Jack's untimely passing. Went through SFQC with Jack (we were privates) in '78, and then went on to serve in IMA with Jack and some of our "Q" classmates out at Camp Mackall. Has been a lot of years, but easily remember "Big Jack" which was one of his nicknames, alhough "Smiling Jack" makes sense too, as he always had that big smile and twinkle in the eye. Jack's larger than life persona lives on in the memories of all who were fortunate to have met or served with him. Jack will always be remembered just as he truly was, an SF soldier, a big engaging guy with an even bigger heart, that no doubt touched many. God Bless Jack and his Family. Lyle T. Hunger (MAJ/USA/Ret) \| Washington DC Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 11:34:32 AM PST I spent 3 months in Spanish language school at Ft Bragg with Jack back in 1993. He could seldom get the pronunciations down but had an amazing ability to communicate despite butchering the language. He was indeed larger than life; a heart of gold, a barrel of laughs, and a good friend. My life is richer having known him. Thanks Jack, RIP. Greg Soter (MAJ, US Army Ret.) \| gnsoter@cox.net \| Fairfax, Virginia, USA Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 12:06:41 PM PST I had the great good fortune to meet Jack during my time as the Physician Assistant at the PRT. He would always have a smile and a kind word at the ready. Jack was a real Southern Gentleman and always made the day a little more cheerful with his visits. My thoughts are with his family and comrades. God bless. PO1 Michael Cuell \| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 08:12:39 PM PST What can you say? Jack was a good man and a great neighbour in Kandahar. He was a real Southern Gentleman in the finest sense of the word. He always had a smile on his face and a cheery word for you and was a genuine pleasure to deal with both professionally and socially. I wish that he had had the chance to enjoy the retirement that he so richly deserved. Stand easy, Jack. You'll always have a place in the hearts of those of us from "North of 49." Capt Dave Muralt \| damuralt@mts.net \| Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 09:06:30 PM PST I was fortunate to have known Jack for too brief a period when at the Kandahar PRT between February and August 2006. His jovial easy going nature could not hide the fact that he cared deeply about the people of Afghanistan. In particular I recall a conversation we had when we discussed a number of ideas to develop the local economy. I'm confident that in time all those ideas will come to be and the part of Afghanistan that we all worked so hard to improve will be a better place. Jack will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family. Capt Tony Petrilli \| tpetrilli@shaw.ca \| Calgary, AB Canada Friday, April 06, 2007 at 02:30:19 PM PST I had the honor of knowing Jack while I served in Afghanistan in 2006 with the Canadian Army. I was the doctor at the PRT in Kandahar, and Jack would bring his wounded, or just pop in to say hello on a weekly basis. He was probably the most jovial and personable guy in that theatre, but you knew from that steel behind his smile that he was a warrior all the way, despite the Santa affect. I'll miss him, and my heart goes out to his family. Capt Adrian Norbash \| norbash.aa@forces.gc.ca \| Calgary, Alberta Canada Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 12:21:18 PM PST Jack's death deeply affected all of us serving with him in Kandahar. He was a good friend toall of us at the PRT. We used to joke that we (Canadians) signed for Jack when we took over Camp Nathan Smith from the U.S. Shortly after his death, we gathered and held a special memorial service for our friend, attended by all of us...his Canadian family. We named the area outside the Canex (where we used to have coffee and laugh) "Jack's Way." Capt. Rod Buck \| rodbuck@shaw.ca \| Winnipeg, MB, Canada Sunday, March 04, 2007 at 08:24:27 PM PST I had the pleasure of working with Jack for a brief period in the Spring of '06. He was indeed a larger-than-life gregarious character that one never forgets. Rest in Peace, Jack. Godbless. Capt Scott Savage \| savage.sl@gmail.com \| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 07:01:07 PM PST Jack and I were together at SWC and then left me standing on the Parade Field at Bragg while the Cabin Beach boys stood up the battalion and went off to Okinawa without me. I caught up with Jack several times over the next several years and each time he made me sorry each time that I had not done a better job staying in touch. I walked through Savant shadows while I was on Oki. I was shocked when Randy Brumit told me of Jack's untimely passing. SF lost a good man and one who touched all of us. We will miss him. Mark Haselton \| mhaselton@thewexfordgroup.com \| Lake Ridge, VA Wednesday, February 07, 2007 at 05:44:40 PM PST I met Jack when he was Security Coordinator for KBR.He was my 1st Security supervisor who tought me a lot about security,he was good friend to evryone around him.He respected even local cleaners like same as ex-pats.When I came to Kabul to work I heard that Jack is still in Kandahar since he left K2.I sent him an e-mail and told him to come to see me when he comes to Kabul.He came to see me in September and told me he would be back home for Christmas and would stop by in Kabul before he leaves.Then I got this message about his death.I couldn't belive that he was gone,actually I didn't want to belive that.I'm trule sorry that US lost one of best guys and one family lost the most important man in family. Jasur Samatov \| jasursamatov@gmail.com \| (now)Kabul,Afghanistan.(home)Karshi, Uzbekistan Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 09:46:31 AM PST Jack was a great man... the thing that makes him stand out in my mind is listining to him on the phone to his familly and kids he loved them so so much it was all he would talk about when he was away from home in Uzbekistan and afganistain. And he would always say "hey Buddy" when you first would see him.. You will be missed your friend Jason...... Jason Torlano \| torlano@hotmail.com \| 1920 chester lane cambria ca 93428 Saturday, February 03, 2007 at 02:04:40 PM PST Jack, God Bless.He smiles on people like you were.Only He understands.We miss ya. anonymous \| lipanman@hotmail.com \| Lipan,texas Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 01:23:28 AM PST I was just provided this web link this morning by Gary Laing - Thank you Gary for passing it along! I was extremely saddened with the news of Jack's untimely death. I have many memories of Jack dating all the way back to his time at SWC (I graduated the "Q" Course in November 1978) thru us being selected to be part of the original Cabin Beach in the fall of 1983 with subsequesnt deployment to Okinawa in March/April of 1984. If my memory serve me well, Jack and mae were aboard our "chartered flying bar" from Pope AFB to Okinawa? I last saw Jack a couple of years ago while passing thru Fayetteville and had kept up of his adventures thru various common friends moving in and out of theater where he worked. Eric - I had forgot about the wood from Naha! Thank you for reminding me. Mae, you are in Terri and my prayers and will remain there. I know you know it better than us but please know that Jack was a man among men and a warrior that made a difference for the good of mankind!!! We will miss him but will not forget him!!! Randy Brumit \| rbrumit@yahoo.com \| Woodstock, Georgia Monday, January 29, 2007 at 07:49:28 AM PST I was very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. My condolences to his wife and children. I remember Jack from ODA 121 back in 1985 on Oki. I used to marvel at his moustache and wish I had the guts to grow one that big. He was always willing to help anyone and he helped me out many times. Always smiling, Jack was the kind of guy you wanted to hang around and be with. Jack truly had the SF mind-set. He could do anything, and probably could have built a nuclear device with a handfull of sand, 12 volt battery and some seaweed. I will miss him. Until that time Jack. Bernard (Bernie) Cenney, LTC, US Army \| bernard.cenney@us.army.mil \| PO Box 340522, FSH, TX 78234 Friday, January 26, 2007 at 06:18:57 AM PST I served with "Big Jack" at K-2, Karshi-Khanibad, UZ. I was always amazed at how many people he knew. It seemed that no matter what part of the base we were on or what situation we responded to, he knew most of the players involved. I enjoyed getting to know the man. I have to say that I was truely "taken back" when I got the news of his passing. I was both sad and angry! I can not see the logic in taking him away from all he touched. It was a great loss indeed. I give to his family my deepest simpathy. In the short time I knew him I grew to like him deeply. I truely enjoyed my time with him... I learned alot from him, either what I should do or what I shouldn't. One of the last times I got to see Jack was Christmas Exidus 04', we were all in Tashkent and it was snowing. Instead of joining some of us for a night on the town, he chose to stay and "work"... helping to keep the "peace" with all of our overjoyful celebrators. That was Jack, always keeping an eye out for you. Keeping you on the right path. I will truely miss the old guy! Simper Fi! D.L Andrews (former SGT U.S.M.C.) \| igotyour6@hotmail.com \| (Now) Pattaya Thailand (Home) SanAntonio, TX. Friday, January 26, 2007 at 02:01:41 AM PST Jack and I went over to Okinawa on Cabin Beach together with many of the other great Americans who left messages here. Anyone who knew Jack will always have a special place in their heart for him. Jack was always the "Go-To" guy when you needed something and always seemed to have 2-3 "special projects" he was working on. He was a great Air NCO too. If it had wings or blades, Jack could get one to jump out of. I will truly miss seeing him at the reunion in Sept. and will raise my glass in his honor. Kevin Skelly, CSM, Ret. \| xsfer@hotmail.com \| PSC 557, Box 1101 FPO,AP 96379 (Okinawa) Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 08:51:41 PM PST I served with Big Jack at KBR in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Jack was in charge of the security force. Man, he always had a crowd of followers with him, like the pied piper. His humor and personality was infectious...kinda like a "big personality for a big guy". But you know what? He wouldn't of mattered how tall Jack was...it was the size of his heart that made you want to be around him. Miss ya, dude. Danny Kay \| DannyKay3@aol.com \| Baghdad, Iraq Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 08:46:14 PM PST I served with Jack during the Cabin Beach days. A finer man never lived. While attending his memorial service many a comment was made about how happy Jack was and how this happiness infected everyone Jack met. Jack was not only a great soldier, one of the finest I've ever known, but obviously a great husband and father. I cannot ever remember a time when I saw Jack angry, he always found something to smile or laugh about and I wish I had the sense to appreciate it when I was younger, it may have helped me in my life if I did. Jack will be missed always. Mae, if you or the kids ever need anything I'm only a phone call away. God speed Jack, I love you and I miss you. Rosie Michael Rosario \| mosario1@hotmail.com \| Stafford, Virginia Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 05:26:28 PM PST Eric, you summed it up! Mae just from this book, you know he left a BIG impression T.C. Rupert \| tc.rupert@qualxserv.net \| 4855 Hummingbird Place, Fayetteville, NC Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 01:33:17 PM PST It is still unbelievable that such a fine person as Jack Savant is dead. I am still in shock. It is things that really test a persons’ faith, and question why God would let such a horrible thing like this happen. I am reminded that He has a greater plan, and somehow Jack’s passing is for the greater good. I remember first meeting Jack on ODA-121 when we were still on Fort Bragg, officially called Cabin Beach. He was cutting aluminum gutter in the team room with a jigsaw. It made the most irritating screeching noise I have ever heard. I forget why he was doing it, but Jack was like Peterson in the movie The Green Berets; he was getting something in return for it. Jack was always misplacing things in the team room, as did many of us. Since we were a collection of 5th, 7th, 10th Group and SWC guys and not a team yet, the search usually ended with “…hey, which one of you guys stole my…oh, here it is.” Our Team Sergeant, Ralph Rodd, did his best to mold and shape us into an effective force. We were the best. I was the point man and Jack was the number two. I always knew that while was looking for boobytraps or for better routes, Jack was covering my back and keeping me safe. I can sit and recall dozens of “Jack Savant stories”, as can we all. Like the time in the NTA when our team leader, Mark Campbell, did the rucksack flop without looking at what he was about to sit on (clearly in violation of Ralph’s teachings). Lo and behold, diwee Campbell had a good sized habu between his legs and he, the snake, was not very happy. Well, there was Jack, poking at the snake saying “Diwee, that’s a habu”, clearly making the snake madder. Or the ill-fated B Company (ODA-121+) softball team, and all the games we lost. Jack kept our spirits up, even though we didn’t want to be there. I can remember the time we did a team engineer project at his quarters on Camp Butler in Okinawa. We were told it was going to be a quick project. We descended on Jack and Mae’s house like a swarm of locust early on Saturday morning expecting to get to work. Well, the Japanese concrete truck was a few hours late. So what do SF guys do while they wait? Drink beer of course. So after a couple of hours of drinking, the truck finally showed up. I still don’t know how we managed to pour that big damn patio and all the flower beds he forgot to tell us about. Or that truck-load of lumber that Jack got from the Port of Naha. 2x4s, 2x6s, sheets and sheets of plywood. Everyone in the battalion got some of that wood. There were all kinds of team boxes and lockers thanks to Jack (and Randy Brumit, whose signature was on the hand receipt). I could ramble on for hours about that big dumb weapons guy. We worked hard, we played hard. He touched many lives and he will be greatly missed by many many people. He always had time to stop whatever he was doing, no matter how busy he was, and help you out. Those of you that knew him know what I am talking about. At his funeral, his pastor described Jack like a squirrel on amphetamines. If you truly knew Jack, you are laughing right now and saying 'yep, that's Jack'. It is said that the measure of a man shows by who attends his funeral. There were well over 150 people at his funeral service. The procession of cars strteched for over a mile. I know that Jack is in a better place, watching over us with those that have gone before us; J.J. Boyington, Kasemsook Patsanont, Ned Kinsley, and all the rest. He will be sorely missed. I will always lift a toast to fallen comrades, and will always think of Jack. Eric Wardlow \| eric.wardlow@dhs.gov \| Stafford, Virginia Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 01:10:48 PM PST Had many a laugh with Jack at the PRT in Kandahar. He had that rare ability to make evryone around him feel comfortable. Thanks for the helo rides Jack!! You will truly be missed. Rest in Peace my friend. Ross Davies \| ardavies@eastlink.ca \| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 04:12:27 AM PST Jack had the rare ability to put people at ease with his calm and joyful manner. I had the pleasure of working with Jack while serving in Kandahar from Feb to Sep 06. I can’t remember him without a smile, but foremost, I will remember his contagious optimism and can-do attitude. We have truly lost a wonderful human being. Maj Harj Sajjan, CTF AEGIS \| harjit.sajjan@vpd.ca \| Vancouver, Canada Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 11:54:37 AM PST Jack Savant was a true friend, a true professional and a warrior. His death impacted all members of B Company, TF ORION. We worked with him on many occasions, both at the Kandahar PRT and within in the city between Feb and Aug 06. On several occasions we linked up in Zhari District after insurgents took shots at his guys. We helped out by treating the wounded, extracting his personnel and vehicles to safe areas and dealing death to the insurgents. We also met him one day along the Kandahar-Helmand border after a prolonged contact with insurgents. Jack was glad to see us and said "Thank God you guys like to fight." We always enjoyed working with Jack and we made the extra effort to make sure that he and his guys were alright. We would have gone anywhere in Afghanistan if it was to help out Jack and his guys. He was a true friend of B Company and he will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Kandahar will not be the same without Jack and all that he brought to that desolate place. Rest in Peace my Brother. Maj Nick Grimshaw, OC B Coy, TF ORION \| Grimshaw.NJE@forces.ge.ca \| Ottawa, Canada Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 08:30:34 AM PST Jack had a big heart. He welcomed Canadians as he did his own countrymen and he made a tough corner of the world a better place to live in. Thanks Jack M.Callan - Kandahar PRT 2005-2006 M. Callan \| Ottawa, Canada Monday, January 15, 2007 at 12:30:09 PM PST As a member still serving overseas, I was very upset with Jack's Death. We would talk daily, he would need ideas of what to serve Col's or Generals who were visiting him and would always ask for advice. He was a big man in more ways than his size. I miss our daily talks. My thoughts are with you. David McLaughlin \| Kandahar PRT Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 10:22:22 PM PST Gentleman Jack, We will miss you my friend. You were one of those rare, "larger than life" personalities that make working in difficult and demanding conditions seem enjoyable. Thank you for your friendship, your candor, your sense of humour and your support. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. Erik Liebert (former Deputy Commanding Officer of the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team) Erik Liebert \| St. Albert, Alberta, Canada Monday, January 08, 2007 at 09:20:56 AM PST I served with the Canadian PRT in Kandahar and had on several occasions shared a few laughs with Jack, he is a credit to your country and a soldiers soldier. Sgt Dave Reid \| kdhr@rogers.com \| Oromocto NB Monday, January 01, 2007 at 04:16:34 PM PST I had the awesome privilege to serve with Jack on ODA 141. Jack was the consummate professional, and an eternal optimist. I could always count on Jacks advice and he was definitely the bedrock of the team. He never failed to come up with a great story to tell that would have everyone rolling on the floor. I miss his candor, advice and deep friendship. Take care Jack. God bless. Bill LTC Bill Hager \| william.hager@northcom.mil \| Colorado Springs Colorado Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 09:20:29 AM PST I had the privledge of Jack's expertise in Weapons Phase in the early 80's. many a laugh was shared when we hit 'steel on steel' with the 90mm at 500+ meters. During our tour in Okinawa with 1st Bn we shared many a 'tale' and cold one, be it San Miguel, Singha, OB, or Micholob. Jack was truly a "happy warrior", his quick smile and loud "ARRRFF" in the midst of the serious business of weapons is a memory I cherish. When you hear thunder, just pause and smile..for it's only Jack zeroing in his mortars again. Mike Rogers \| mikecarol1984@bellsouth.net \| Lake Worth, FL, USA Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 07:56:30 AM PST My sincerest condolences to Jack's family. It was an honour to know and serve with him. "Jack in the box" as he was known to us, will not be forgotten by all who knew him. His laughter and "Good ole Boy" stories were a highlight to all who served in Kandahar with him. He will be missed! God Bless. Paul Wiseman (Kandahar PRT Sgt Major) \| pmwiseman@shaw.ca \| Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Monday, December 18, 2006 at 09:41:56 AM PST De Oppresso Liber-God Bless Them Carl Richards \| carl.richards@us.army.mil \| Riverton Sunday, December 17, 2006 at 05:18:01 PM PST I am truly sorry to hear of this news. Jack and Jon were both great men and outstanding Special Forces Soldiers and I count myself lucky to have known them both as a fellow 1st Group member. They were both the epitome of "Green Berets". God speed to these fine and noble men and those of us left behind will continue the mission. Very Respectfully, SGM Dave Randall SGM Dave Randall \| Pinehurst, NC Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 06:33:12 PM PST My sincere condolences to Jack's family. I served with Jack during our rotation from July 05 - Feb 06. I remember him fondly and will miss him dearly. Stephen Borland LCol Stephen Borland DComd Kandahar PRT \| Borland.sek@forces.gc.ca \| Edmonton, AB, Canada Friday, December 15, 2006 at 12:50:58 PM PST My deepest sympathies to all of Jacks family both immediate and extended. Anyone who had the pleasure to meet Jack knows the cheerful person he was. I am proud to say I knew Jack and had the privelidge to share in some laughter with him from time to time. Jack you will be missed by all. Rest in peace my friend. Warrant Officer Steve Merry \| dzsteve@shaw.ca \| Edmonton Alberta, Canada Friday, December 15, 2006 at 09:28:14 AM PST I first met Jack in Kandahar in Oct/Nov 2005. I was a member of the Canadian PRT (S-2) and our compound was across the street from USPI. He would come over about 2-3 times a week to pass along info and to enjoy a coke and sandwich. He was also a guest at our Christmas dinner. I found him to be a consumate professional and I never tired of talking with him. he was a down to earth good guy. When we received the reports of his death, all members of that Canadian PRT (now back in Canada) were extremely saddened by his loss. Light Winds.... WO Rick Walsh \| Edmonton Alberta Canada Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 10:18:07 AM PST Visitation scheduled Wednesday, December 13, 2006 from 19:00 to 21:00 hrs. in Rivers of Living Water Church of God, 1764 Bingham Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28304, Phone: (910) 424-4911. Funeral will be held at 12:00 hrs. Thursday, December 14, 2006 in the Church. Burial with Military Honors following the funeral in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, 310 Murchison Rd, Spring Lake, NC Admin \| Fayetteville, NC Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 07:02:20 AM PST Jack was one of my instructore for phase 2 SFQC. The best of the bunch.I saw him only a few times afterwards. The last a couple yeare ago at the PX at FT Bragg. If he didn't remember me he made me feel like he never forgot me, that was to kind of man he was, one of the best. I believe God has a special place for warriors like him, still serving mankind. John Hathcock D-3205 John Hathcock \| hathcockj@bellsouth.net \| 13080 Pine Bluff Rd. Midland NC 28107 Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 06:21:47 AM PST My condolances to the family, I knew Jack from lewis,,, and Jon was my tm sgt in 3rd bn,, god speed, god bless Bob Deatherage \| bdeatherag@aol.com \| 4414 haverill, Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 05:40:48 PM PST Mae Savant asked to pass on to all of you that the Dates for the Wake and Funeral have been shifted because the body has not been released in Afghistan. The new planned Date for the Wake is Wednesday, December 13th, and the Funeral is planned for Thursday, December 14th at the Church.The Internment/Burial will be at 2:00 pm at the Sand Hills State Veterans Cemetery, located at 400 Murchison Rd, Spring Lake, North Carolina 28390, of course, all of this is subject to change again pending release of the body. De Oppresso Liber \| Fayetteville, NC Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 02:57:31 PM PST On behalf of the men of the S-2, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), you will always be remembered. It was an honor getting to know you Jack. You were a great American that continued to serve his country and we are all eternally indebted to you. You continued to provide insight and help to the country of Afghanistan and most will never know the impact you had on it's safety and security. You will be missed big man, godspeed, blue skies and soft landings. RIP Jack SSG Justin Bourland \| justin.bourland@us.army.mil \| CJSOTF-A/TF-31 APO AE 09355 Saturday, December 09, 2006 at 10:05:48 PM PST Jack had been on Weapons Committee in the late 70’s – early 80’s. He was reassigned to Operation Cabin Beach (the reactivation of 1-1 SFGA) (ODA-121) on Fort Bragg in early 1984, with subsequent deployment to Okinawa in April 1984. Jack also served in the 1st SFGA at Fort Lewis, WA. SFA National \| Fayetteville Saturday, December 09, 2006 at 01:59:25 PM PST
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	*Served on Active Duty from 22 November 1977 thru 31 May 1995* *Retired as Sgt. 1st Class* Awarded United States Army Special Forces Qualification "S" on 29 January 1979 at Ft. Bragg, NC. with MOS's of 11C20S, 18B30/40, 18F40 Feb 1979 - Aug 1979 USAJFKCMA/IMA, Camp McKall Phase III Aug 1979 - Feb 1984 USAJFKCMA/IMA, Weapons Comm. Phase II Feb 1984 - Mar 1984 Cabin Beach, Ft. Bragg, NC Apr 1984 - Jun 1989 Pre activation of 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) ODA-121, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan Jul 1989 - Feb 1991 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), HHC, S-3 Asst. Group Operations Sergeant / AIRNCO Mar 1991 - Sep 1992 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) ODA-141, Ft. Lewis, WA, Asst OPS/Intel Sergeant Oct 1992 - Oct 1993 96th Civil Affairs BN (Airborne), Ft. Bragg, NC, HHC S-3, Asst OPS/AIRNCO & OPS Sergeant Nov 1993 - May 1995 E Company, 96th Cival Affairs Battalion (Airborne), Ft. Bragg, NC, CA Team Sergeant Jack's Decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) Army Achievement Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award) National Defense Service Medal Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3 Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon Master Parachutist Badge Special Forces Tab Royal Thai Border Patrol Parachutist Badge Royal Thai Army Parachutist Badge & Red Silk Aiguillette
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