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Bronze star Medal,
the NATO Medal,
three Army Commendation Medals ,
three Army Good Conduct Medals,
the National Defense Service Medal,
four Iraq Campaign Medals,
three Afghan Campaign Medals,
Global War on Terror Service Medal,
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three Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons,
Two Overseas Service Ribbons,
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Army Service Ribbon,
Special Forces Tab,
Combat Infantryman Badge,
Expert Infantryman Badge and the Parachutist Badge.
He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart,
Meritorious Service Medal and
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the Silver Star Medal
attested by his valor.
I don't know what to say other than I think about him all the time...
As a former U.S. Marine - Marksmanship Training Instructor, I Salute this man for his accolades. I guess I related to Ben very well... on & off the field. I had my guitars along, but He had his amps, and building them ! Where did he keep the parts?
But most of all I would have liked to have known him more on a personal level...
I hope his family was comforted this past year, and hope together with his brothers family
have found strength to move forward. Godspeed to them.
Semper Fi, Ben.