200th EN CO Parade and Convoy

A piece of us goes with them

Four ordinary buses cruising on South Dakota Interstate 90.

Four ordinary buses shuttling 187 of our soldiers, and pieces of us, to Ft. McCoy, WI for pre-deployment training.

200th EN CO Community Appreciation Ceremony

Words cannot describe it, they just cannot. 

Roll was called near the end of the program. As the soldier's name was called, that soldier rose, walked up on stage, shook hands with the dignitaries and then exited the stage to receive a camouflage Bible and a bag of goodies.  The last name to be called was Jared Roe, the young soldier who passed away earlier in the week. 

"Jared Roe," called the sargeant.  "Jared Roe," he called again. "Jared Roe," he called a third time.

In unison, the unit stood up and responded in one voice, "PRESENT."  And then we all started to cry.

Community Appreciation Ceremony and Remembrance

Included in the Ceremony at the Armory will be a remembrance of Jared Roe who tragically passed away in a swimming accident on Monday, May 9.