Garrett A. Misener

Sgt. Garrett A. Misener, age 25, of Cordova, Tenn., died Dec. 27, 2010, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Sgt. Misener was killed when he stepped on an improvised explosive device. He was on foot patrol between two and three in the morning. 

He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

His mother stated "He wanted to be a soldier all his life; His life goal was serving other people."

He was in his seventh year as a marine. He is survived by his mother and father, sisters and numerous loving relatives and friends. 

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Garrett A. Misener is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen