Sandhills-Kennaley-Fayetteville Part 2
Sept 27, 2023 14:22:48 GMT -5
Post by Dean Burgess on Sept 27, 2023 14:22:48 GMT -5
Honor Mission
James M kennaley, SSG USFR Retired
Patriots, once again, we have been called to stand for one who stood for us.
James Michael Kennaley, 61, of Fayetteville, NC peacefully passed away surrounded by family on 16 September 2023.
Upon graduating from Rockhurst High School in (1980), Jimmy enlisted in the United States Air Force serving 10 years on active duty as a C-130 Aircraft Mechanic (1984-1994). While serving on active duty, Jimmy deployed to England and Korea. Following his time on active duty, Jimmy started working at Mann + Hummel (then Purolator) where he built a career as a mechanic.
He then went on to serve an additional 10 years in the United States Air Force Reserves (while working at Mann + Hummel) as a C-17 Aircraft Structural Maintainer. He retired in 2015 as a Technical Sergeant after 20 years in service (2004-2015). He received the following awards, medals decorations and badges: Air Force Commendation Medal, AF Outstanding Unit Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, AF Good Conduct Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Service Star, AF Overseas Ribbon Short, AF Longevity Service with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, USAF NO PME Graduate Ribbon with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Small Arms Expert.
Obit: www.lafayettefh.com/obituary/James-Kennaley
MISSION: This is part 2 of this mission. We will stage at LaFayette Funeral home. We will escort SSG Kennaley to Sandhills Veterans Cemetery. Once at Sandhills we will establish a flag line for his burial with full military honors. After the service we will depart the area. Those not participating in the escort may meet at Sandhills at 1:30 PM.
James Michael Kennaley, 61, of Fayetteville, NC peacefully passed away surrounded by family on 16 September 2023.
Upon graduating from Rockhurst High School in (1980), Jimmy enlisted in the United States Air Force serving 10 years on active duty as a C-130 Aircraft Mechanic (1984-1994). While serving on active duty, Jimmy deployed to England and Korea. Following his time on active duty, Jimmy started working at Mann + Hummel (then Purolator) where he built a career as a mechanic.
He then went on to serve an additional 10 years in the United States Air Force Reserves (while working at Mann + Hummel) as a C-17 Aircraft Structural Maintainer. He retired in 2015 as a Technical Sergeant after 20 years in service (2004-2015). He received the following awards, medals decorations and badges: Air Force Commendation Medal, AF Outstanding Unit Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, AF Good Conduct Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Service Star, AF Overseas Ribbon Short, AF Longevity Service with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, USAF NO PME Graduate Ribbon with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Small Arms Expert.
Obit: www.lafayettefh.com/obituary/James-Kennaley
MISSION: This is part 2 of this mission. We will stage at LaFayette Funeral home. We will escort SSG Kennaley to Sandhills Veterans Cemetery. Once at Sandhills we will establish a flag line for his burial with full military honors. After the service we will depart the area. Those not participating in the escort may meet at Sandhills at 1:30 PM.
STAGE: Tuesday Oct. 3 @ 12:45 PM
BRIEFING: 12:50 PM
FLAG LINE: 1:45 PM - 2:20 PM
STAGE LOCATION: Lafayette Funeral Home
6651 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
BRIEFING: 12:50 PM
FLAG LINE: 1:45 PM - 2:20 PM
STAGE LOCATION: Lafayette Funeral Home
6651 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
INTERNMENT/ SERVICE: Sandhills Veterans Cemetary
8220 Bragg Blvd
Fort Liberty, NC 28310
8220 Bragg Blvd
Fort Liberty, NC 28310
Flags will be provided.
Bike flags needed.
Water will be available.
Bike flags needed.
Water will be available.
I am honored to be the RCIC for this mission.
Dennis Leggett
910-850-5482
evoman80@hotmail.com
Dennis Leggett
910-850-5482
evoman80@hotmail.com