Saying goodbye

By Robert TimmonsSeptember 12, 2024

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1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Soldier's Cross of Sgt. 1st Class Corey R. Brown stands quietly in the King's Mountain Chapel moments before the start of a memorial ceremony in his honor. (Photo Credit: Robert Timmons) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Omar Salas 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, speaks about Sgt. 1st Class Corey R. Brown, during a ceremony honoring Brown's memory, Sept. 6, 2024 in the Kings Mountain Chapel at Fort Jackson. (Photo Credit: Robert Timmons) VIEW ORIGINAL
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3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – First Sgt. Tambouzi Green calls out for Sgt. 1st Class Corey R. Brown during a memorial service held in Brown's honor, Sept. 6, 2024. (Photo Credit: Robert Timmons) VIEW ORIGINAL
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4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Reyna and Lt. Col. Jonathan Baker, from 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, salute the Soldier's Cross of Sgt. 1st Class Corey R. Brown during a memorial service held Sept. 6 at the Kings Mountain Chapel at Fort Jackson, S.C. (Photo Credit: Robert Timmons) VIEW ORIGINAL

Soldiers of 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment gathered Sept. 6 at Kings Mountain Chapel to remember Sgt. 1st Class Corey R. Brown, a drill sergeant who passed away July 29.

His battalion commander, Lt. Col. Jonathan Baker and two of his fellow noncommissioned officers Staff Sgts. Omar Salas and Dajanae Gadson spoke about his optimism and energy.

“Although his time was cut short, he left a long lasting impact,” Gadson said.