Dragoon Soldier remembered as a brother

By Sgt. Joshua Edwards, 2d Cavalry Regiment Public AffairsMay 15, 2014

Corporal Timothy McGriff
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ROSE BARRACKS, Germany -- Corporal Timothy McGriff assigned to Forward Support Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment and native of Stony Point, N.C. stationed in Vilseck, Germany, died May 9, 2014, while being transported to a hospital according to German medical authorities.

McGriff is survived by his wife Marina McGriff, his mother Deborah McGriff and father Timothy McGriff.

He was described by friends as a committed and uninhibited worker. The relationship between him and his battle buddies went beyond that of coworker.

"He was more than a soldier," said Sgt. Gregory Vazquez, McGriff's first line supervisor. "He was a brother. He always put a smile on our faces regardless of the situation. He was a hard worker and dedicated to his job"

McGriff's awards include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Drivers Badge.

The cause of death is remains under investigation. No other details are available at this time

The date for a memorial service has not been scheduled.