Ft. Thomas Resident Killed in Afghanistan (The Funeral)

[Clyde]

If you hear of details on when that may be and what is being done...please post them here!

 

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Agreed. I'd like to be in Ft Thomas on that day.

[4pointplay]

Thoughts and prayers with the family. .

[UKMustangFan]

Thoughts and prayers for the family. Rest in peace Brandon and thank you for your sacrifice. You are a true hero.

 

 

This thread was tough to open with one of my best friends as well as my girlfriend's brother both having been deployed to Afghanistan in February. I pray every day that God keeps them and all our armed services safe and sound.

[MJAlltheWay24]

Thoughts and prayers for the family. Rest in peace Brandon and thank you for your sacrifice. You are a true hero.

 

 

This thread was tough to open with one of my best friends as well as my girlfriend's brother both having been deployed to Afghanistan in February. I pray every day that God keeps them and all our armed services safe and sound.

 

I have a very close friend in Afghanistan as well...left in January.

[Birdsfan]

A small story about Brandon's death, with a picture:

 

 

http://www.kypost.com/dpps/news/region_northern_kentucky/fort_mitchell/ft.-thomas-soldier-killed-in-action_6244435

[Birdsfan]

It now appears that the reports (I heard it on Ch. 12,) of his passing were incorrect. He was taken off life support, but -- as of the time of the last message -- is still hanging on to life. I'll post more information as it's given out by people close to the situation.

[Clyde]

Keep us updated, BF.

[Birdsfan]

The TV news is now reporting that the Pentagon has confirmed Pvt. Pickering's death. He was part of a convoy that was ambushed by small arms fire and RPGs. He was a member of the 10th Mt. Division. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

[Birdsfan]

Here is a link to information about the memorial service for Brandon.

 

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_northern_kentucky/fort_thomas/friends%2C-family-plan-memorial-and-prayer-service-for-fallen-soldier

 

 

Yellow ribbons have been put up all through town.

[Clyde]

Here is a link to information about the memorial service for Brandon.

 

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_northern_kentucky/fort_thomas/friends%2C-family-plan-memorial-and-prayer-service-for-fallen-soldier

 

 

Yellow ribbons have been put up all through town.

 

Thanks, BF.

 

Will there be a procession to the school?

[Birdsfan]

Thanks, BF.

 

Will there be a procession to the school?

Haven't heard, but I suspect there will be some kind of processional. Here's a bit more (From Fox 19) about the plans:

 

This service will give family, friends and the Fort Thomas community an opportunity to pay their respects. It is very likely that formal services will not take place for a couple weeks as there may be services at bases where Brandon was stationed.

[Birdsfan]

Brandon died, a hero to his country. But he will live on as a superhero to at least six people and their grateful families. Six of Brandon's organs were donated to desperate patients waiting for a miracle -- one, a six-year-old girl.

 

I just learned that he is the step-son of an old high school friend (and relative), Mike Moore. It was so sad to watch him talking about Brandon on the news tonight.

 

The visitation will be held this Thursday from 5-8 PM at the Ft.Thomas Mess Hall. The funeral will be held 10 AM Friday, at the Bank of Kentucky Center on the NKU campus.

Edited April 20, 2011 by Birdsfan

[SportsGuy41017]

Any word about a procession?

[oldonetechnique]

My thoughts are with his family, in a very selfish generation these days, we still have heroes who give the greater causes like this everyday and they should comended even more. Hard for his family I am sure.

[Birdsfan]

There will be a prosession for Brandan Pickering starting at 2:00 from Bellevue via Fort thomas Avenue to the Mess Hall. Please stand along the route to show support for his family and our Country.