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SPC Robert L. Gagnon Jr.
US Army Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Raymond NH
Tuesday, 26 Sept 2017
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The family of (in conjunction with the US Army Honor Guard) US Army SPC Robert L. Gagnon Jr. has invited the PGR to present a Flag Line in SPC Gagnon’s Honor during his calling hours, 4pm to 7pm, on 26 September 2017 at Raymond Baptist Church, 145 NH-27 Raymond, NH. SPC Gagnon tragically passed away due to an automobile accident in Florida on 17 Sept. 2017.
Specialist Gagnon was born on May 13, 1992, in Exeter, New Hampshire and entered active duty military service into the United States Army on October 8, 2013.
Specialist Gagnon attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Military Occupation Specialty Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He completed the United States Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was assigned to Group Support Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida on April 22, 2014, as a Motor Transport Operator (88M). Specialist Gagnon worked in the Special Forces Advanced Skills Company Maritime Operations Training Detachment (ASC MOT-D) as a Small Boat Maintenance Operator, where he maintained the fleet of Zodiac small craft and boat motors for the entire 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne).
Specialist Gagnon’s awards and decorations include the U.S. Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Parachutist Badge and Army Marksman Badge.
The Commander of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Col. Patrick T. Colloton, released the following statement, “It was an honor having Robert serve within the ranks of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He was a part of our family and will not be forgotten. Our focus now is to provide the best care and support possible to Specialist Gagnon’s family and loved ones. I ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.”
Link to SPC Gagnon’s obituary
MISSION DETAILS: Tuesday, 26 Sept. 2017, Flag Line for SPC Gagnon’s calling hours. Raymond Baptist Church, 145 NH-27 Raymond, NH.
Google map link to staging location
Staging: 3:15 pm
Briefing: 3:30 pm
Flag Line: 3:45 pm
We will present a Flag Line for SPC Gagnon’s calling hours, 4-7pm, at the Raymond Baptist Church. Tall Flags and water will be provided. Please meet and park in the parking lot to your immediate left as you enter the church driveway. Feel free to participate in this Flag Line as your personal circumstances allow, it’s not a problem to join the Flag Line at a time later than when it will be initially placed
Flag Line Captain:
Rick Rain
rrain@nhpatriotguard.org
PLEASE NOTE: A Flag Line and MC escort will take place for SPC Gagnon’s funeral service on Wednesday 27 Sept. in Raymond, details of the mission will be emailed ASAP.
