Our Fallen Heroes, but not Forgotten
Passing of SSG Luhman
Dear Family and Friends of
the 114 TC,
We are saddened to announce the passing of SSG Jeffrey Luhman who was an active member of the 114th TC and passed away due to natural causes at home. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the Luhman family and friends and we wish them the very best in these difficult and trying times.
Sincerely,
The 114 FRG Family and Friends
If you wish to send your condolences to SSG Jeffrey Luhman's Wife Beth, and Family please do so at:
Beth Luhman
3852 251 Ln NE
Isanti, MN 55040.
SPC George Cauley
A book was written and they included George in it...I think it tells the story of several soldiers. The name of the book is Our Children Are My Heroes by Michael Zdychnec. The link below is for anyone who wants to purchase it.
For Cauley and other soldiers stories/videos go to
www.wdio.com and click on "War of their own".
Please keep SPC George Cauley, his family, and friends in your thoughts and prayers. He is a true American hero and he will be greatly missed by all.
Thank You from the Cauley Family
We are the parents of George Cauley. The reason I'm writing to you is to say, Thank you for all the cards and letters and flowers that we've received from ALL the Parents, Spouses, Family, and Friends of the 114th Trans Co. We are greatly honored, and Deeply moved by the response that has been shown toward us. We would like to say to all who have a SOLDIER over there, that our prayers and thoughts are still with them, and hoping for ALL of them to come home safe and sound. Please post this if you can.
Sincerely: Richard & Gloria Cauley.God Bless All Of Them, and Their Familys..............
Spc. Cauley: All American Fallen Hero
On a cool, rainy autumn day, a casket containing a fallen Soldier was escorted into a chapel where family, friends, and freedom supporters gathered to honor this Soldier. On Oct. 20,
Spc. George Cauley, Minnesota Army National Guard Soldier, entered
Camp Ripley, Minn.’s Memorial Chapel, were he was honored for his sacrifice.Spc. Cauley, 24, of Walker, Minn., died Oct. 10 at Bagram, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from an Improvised Explosive Device incident that occurred Oct. 7 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. “We mourn the loss of this brave Soldier,” said
Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito, the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard. “Please take a moment to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by Spc. Cauley. We will never forget his dedication, loyalty and bravery shown for the United States of America and the state of Minnesota.”
Landing at Beltrami County Airport in Bemidji, Minn., Spc. Cauley was transferred from Afghanistan. The Dennis Funeral Home completed his transfer home, taking him to Walker, Minn., being escorted by the
Patriot Guard on Oct. 16. Spc. Cauley completed his long journey on Oct. 20, going from Walker to Camp Ripley. Spc. Cauley enlisted during his senior year at
Northland High School in Remer, Minn. at age 17, and was assigned to the
114th Transportation Company (TC) in Duluth, Minn. as a Heavy Vehicle Operator. He was on his first overseas tour of duty.In addition to the military, Spc. Cauley was also interested in playing guitar, piano, and drums, as well as listening to music. He was also mechanical and enjoyed working on small sports cars. “We have a name for young men like that,” said Chaplain Corey Bjertness, Minnesota Army National Guard Chaplain. “The word that we have for that is that he was an ‘All American.’ This All American, George Walter Cauley, personified the heart and the sacrifice and the dignity of a Soldier.” From the chapel, Spc. Cauley was ushered to the
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minn. For the final time, the
Minnesota National Guard Funeral Honor Guard carried this fallen Soldier’s casket. Putting down the casket, they folded the American flag that had adorned his casket, and it was presented to Spc. Cauley’s parents, Richard and Gloria Cauley, by Maj. Gen. Shellito.While the Soldiers Spc. Cauley fought with in Afghanistan were not able to attend his funeral, they remember him as they continue the fight.“Spc. Cauley was truly loved by the Soldiers of the [114th TC] Wolf Pack. He was a true asset to our company and will be missed,” said Cpt. Jeffrey Nilsen, 114th TC Commander. “Spc. Cauley has touched all of us with his humor, his heart, and his work ethic. His sacrifice will be remembered by comrades, and our deepest condolences go to George’s family and loved ones.”
By Sgt. Jodi Krause, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs
20 Oct., 2009
