Comments on: PGR: In Memory of SFC Kenneth Pugh http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/sfc-kenneth-pugh/ Off-the-cuff commentary on the day's events Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:55:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: SGT Mark Strother http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-140800 SGT Mark Strother Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:28:26 +0000 http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/31/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-140800 I served with SFC Pugh at Ft. Lewis, WA back in the '94-'97 timeframe. At that time, he was SGT Pugh and I was PFC Strother. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I remember the soldier that he was back then, but even more so, I remember the man behind the uniform. He not only helped me learn how to be a better tanker, he set the standard on how to be a great leader. His sense of humor was uplifting during many tough times. It didn’t matter what was going on, he always managed to have a smile on his face, and in turn, put a smile on everyone else's face. I applied much of what I learned from observing him to how I conducted my own self. It was men like SFC Pugh and CSM Capps that set the example for me and guided me down my own path of becoming an NCO. I have since separated from the Army and have begun a career in the Department of Transportation, but I will always remember the men like SFC Pugh (along with CSM Capps and SPC Day, also from Ft. Lewis), who I feel privileged to have served with... and honored to have known. I served with SFC Pugh at Ft. Lewis, WA back in the ‘94-’97 timeframe. At that time, he was SGT Pugh and I was PFC Strother. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I remember the soldier that he was back then, but even more so, I remember the man behind the uniform. He not only helped me learn how to be a better tanker, he set the standard on how to be a great leader. His sense of humor was uplifting during many tough times. It didn’t matter what was going on, he always managed to have a smile on his face, and in turn, put a smile on everyone else’s face. I applied much of what I learned from observing him to how I conducted my own self. It was men like SFC Pugh and CSM Capps that set the example for me and guided me down my own path of becoming an NCO. I have since separated from the Army and have begun a career in the Department of Transportation, but I will always remember the men like SFC Pugh (along with CSM Capps and SPC Day, also from Ft. Lewis), who I feel privileged to have served with… and honored to have known.

]]> By: CSM Richard Capps http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-135337 CSM Richard Capps Sat, 17 May 2008 03:30:16 +0000 http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/31/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-135337 Thanks Fellas, I appreceiate what you do us in honoring our fallen heros. My eyes are a little more than moist, if you know what I mean. Kenneth was my loader when I was a mere buck Sergeant, he was the best (for real). He was the only reason we achieved a perfect score of 1000 points on Tank Table VIII in front of TCETT and everyone. That is a perfect Tank Crew Qualification score, graded by the toughest dudes in the land (the 7th ATC Tank Crew Evauation and Training Team). If anyone claims they scored a 1000 points on Tank Table VIII... ask'em where! If you did not shoot it on Range 117 in Grafenwhoer Germany under the watchfull eye of the 7th ATC TCETT Team, well... then you simply have never shot a grand! Thanks Fellas,

I appreceiate what you do us in honoring our fallen heros. My eyes are a little more than moist, if you know what I mean. Kenneth was my loader when I was a mere buck Sergeant, he was the best (for real). He was the only reason we achieved a perfect score of 1000 points on Tank Table VIII in front of TCETT and everyone. That is a perfect Tank Crew Qualification score, graded by the toughest dudes in the land (the 7th ATC Tank Crew Evauation and Training Team). If anyone claims they scored a 1000 points on Tank Table VIII… ask’em where! If you did not shoot it on Range 117 in Grafenwhoer Germany under the watchfull eye of the 7th ATC TCETT Team, well… then you simply have never shot a grand!

]]> By: Hailey Jett http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-133758 Hailey Jett Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:21:10 +0000 http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/31/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-133758 If anyone has pictures from this PGR mission, could you please e-mail them to me at haileyjett@gmail.com. I know this has been a while ago now, but would really appreciate pictures if anyone has them. <font color="red">[Editor --- I didn't take many on this mission, but you are welcome to the ones I did take. You can find them <a href="http://urbangrounds.com/images/PGR/SSG_Kenneth_Pugh/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.]</font> If anyone has pictures from this PGR mission, could you please e-mail them to me at haileyjett@gmail.com. I know this has been a while ago now, but would really appreciate pictures if anyone has them.

[Editor --- I didn't take many on this mission, but you are welcome to the ones I did take. You can find them here.]

]]> By: spc day http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-51744 spc day Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:15:40 +0000 http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/31/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-51744 ssgt pugh was the best sgt you could ever have that was the hardest day for me in the 4 years i served in the army he will never be forgotten remember he payed the price so we can be free he was a dad to everyone in the unit thanks alot to the pg riders that means alot to everyone in the unit and tankers lead the way ssgt pugh was the best sgt you could ever have that was the hardest day for me in the 4 years i served in the army he will never be forgotten remember he payed the price so we can be free he was a dad to everyone in the unit thanks alot to the pg riders that means alot to everyone in the unit and tankers lead the way

]]> By: Recruiting Tirade: Who Are You? http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-27990 Recruiting Tirade: Who Are You? Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:11:33 +0000 http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/31/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-27990 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] SC --- I know you've closed comments on the previous post, but as a member of the PGR, I just wanted to say thanks for taking time to attend that fallen Marine's funeral.I've attended 12 such funerals this year alone, and despite the ache of losing another brother or sister, my heart is swelled by the patriotism displayed by the members of the PGR.Don't feel bashful about letting other's know that you are active duty --- unless you are uncomfortable with having heartfelt thanks and genuine handshakes bestowed upon you by complete strangers.My little brother (formely a Station Commander, but who just completed the Guidance Counsler course in South Carolina, and now has his V7 designator for his 79R, and is now works at the Batallion level) went on a PGR mission with me in Houston a few months back...he wore his uniform to the funeral, and was graciously welcomed into the folds of the PGR.There's a few pics of my brother and I at the funeral in the above link.Anyway...just wanted to let you know that I understand your sentiments on the PGR piece. Thanks again. [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] SC — I know you’ve closed comments on the previous post, but as a member of the PGR, I just wanted to say thanks for taking time to attend that fallen Marine’s funeral.I’ve attended 12 such funerals this year alone, and despite the ache of losing another brother or sister, my heart is swelled by the patriotism displayed by the members of the PGR.Don’t feel bashful about letting other’s know that you are active duty — unless you are uncomfortable with having heartfelt thanks and genuine handshakes bestowed upon you by complete strangers.My little brother (formely a Station Commander, but who just completed the Guidance Counsler course in South Carolina, and now has his V7 designator for his 79R, and is now works at the Batallion level) went on a PGR mission with me in Houston a few months back…he wore his uniform to the funeral, and was graciously welcomed into the folds of the PGR.There’s a few pics of my brother and I at the funeral in the above link.Anyway…just wanted to let you know that I understand your sentiments on the PGR piece. Thanks again. [...]

]]> By: Blogger: Post a Comment http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-27975 Blogger: Post a Comment Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:04:06 +0000 http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/31/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-27975 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] SC --- I know you've closed comments on the previous post, but as a member of the PGR, I just wanted to say thanks for taking time to attend that fallen Marine's funeral.I've attended 12 such funerals this year alone, and despite the ache of losing another brother or sister, my heart is swelled by the patriotism displayed by the members of the PGR.Don't feel bashful about letting other's know that you are active duty --- unless you are uncomfortable with having heartfelt thanks and genuine handshakes bestowed upon you by complete strangers.My little brother (formely a Station Commander, but who just completed the Guidance Counsler course in South Carolina, and now has his V7 designator for his 79R, and is now works at the Batallion level) went on a PGR mission with me in Houston a few months back...he wore his uniform to the funeral, and was graciously welcomed into the folds of the PGR.There's a few pics of my brother and I at the funeral in the above link.Anyway...just wanted to let you know that I understand your sentiments on the PGR piece. Thanks again. [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] SC — I know you’ve closed comments on the previous post, but as a member of the PGR, I just wanted to say thanks for taking time to attend that fallen Marine’s funeral.I’ve attended 12 such funerals this year alone, and despite the ache of losing another brother or sister, my heart is swelled by the patriotism displayed by the members of the PGR.Don’t feel bashful about letting other’s know that you are active duty — unless you are uncomfortable with having heartfelt thanks and genuine handshakes bestowed upon you by complete strangers.My little brother (formely a Station Commander, but who just completed the Guidance Counsler course in South Carolina, and now has his V7 designator for his 79R, and is now works at the Batallion level) went on a PGR mission with me in Houston a few months back…he wore his uniform to the funeral, and was graciously welcomed into the folds of the PGR.There’s a few pics of my brother and I at the funeral in the above link.Anyway…just wanted to let you know that I understand your sentiments on the PGR piece. Thanks again. [...]

]]> By: Eduardo Salehroa http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-23586 Eduardo Salehroa Sun, 03 Sep 2006 04:39:49 +0000 http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/31/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-23586 He is a True Hero Soldier. My memories from the first rotation to Iraq were Good, and I always remember him Smiling and Happy, No matter what. He's Siitng next to The Lord. He is a True Hero Soldier. My memories from the first rotation to Iraq were Good, and I always remember him Smiling and Happy, No matter what. He’s Siitng next to The Lord.

]]> By: Uzz http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-22487 Uzz Thu, 03 Aug 2006 05:59:45 +0000 http://urbangrounds.com/2006/07/31/sfc-kenneth-pugh/#comment-22487 I finally got to experience my first Patriot Guard Riders event in Fort Worth on July 29th for SSgt Eric Caban. You had mentioned that it is truly a moving scene and that was not an understatement. I work as a freelance photographer in Fort Worth and was actually going to shoot another event there on the TCU campus. I decided to go to that late. I made a wise decision. I shot a ton of photos that showed some of the Riders in action. When they brought out the flag-draped coffin, tears started flowing. As the son of a World War II and Korean War vet, I am always in awe of the military, but I really was not expecting to react the way I did. If you get a chance, check out the photos and my account of the event. My blog is at http://www.uzzman.com Thanks and keep up the great work! I finally got to experience my first Patriot Guard Riders event in Fort Worth on July 29th for SSgt Eric Caban. You had mentioned that it is truly a moving scene and that was not an understatement.

I work as a freelance photographer in Fort Worth and was actually going to shoot another event there on the TCU campus. I decided to go to that late. I made a wise decision.

I shot a ton of photos that showed some of the Riders in action. When they brought out the flag-draped coffin, tears started flowing. As the son of a World War II and Korean War vet, I am always in awe of the military, but I really was not expecting to react the way I did.

If you get a chance, check out the photos and my account of the event. My blog is at http://www.uzzman.com

Thanks and keep up the great work!

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