CSM Thomas Roy Morgan Jeep Fund
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On March 29, 2016 we lost a truly amazing soldier - A husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and all around loving, compassionate man. He devoted his entire life to serving our country, his family and friends. I know he wouldn't want us to spend our time grieving.. Instead, he would want us to continue living life to the fullest like he did every single day.
Over the past few years, while not deployed, he would keep himself busy with a hobby he loved dearly - Restoring Jeeps. Anyone who knew him will tell you, when he wasn't talking about his wife, family, Alabama football, or beautiful dog "Easy," he could not stop talking about his Jeeps. Whether it be the new one he just bought without Tanya knowing, the one he's working on for his youngest son Austin, one he saw going down the road, or one of the many he planned to have one day!!
In lieu of flowers and gifts, we are asking for help funding the completion/restoration of the Jeep he spent countless hours working on for Austin, and the one he was driving that traggic Tuesday morning. With the help of family and friends we hope to finish the Jeep he was working on for Austin, as well as his toy he like to call the "River Rat." I know he would want someone to finish the project he worked so hard on, and bonded with Austin over.. Like he would say - "Panthers never quit!"
For those who didn't have the pleasure of knowing this truly wonderful person:
Command Sergeant Major Thomas Roy Morgan was a native of Montgomery Alabama. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 18 July 1983 serving four years with the 2nd Marine Division. He then served 10 years in the Alabama Army National Guard.
Command Sergeant Major Morgan reentered active service in July 1998. He has held every leadership position in the Infantry from Team Leader to First Sergeant, as well as Military Science Instructor, Operations Sergeant, and Battalion Operations Sergeant Major.
Command Sergeant Major Morgan has served in a myriad of units throughout his military career. His previous assignments include: 2nd Marine Division, 217th MP Battalion ALNG, 2-27 IN, 25th Infantry Division, 1-15 IN, 3rd Infantry Division, Auburn University SROTC, 1-8 IN 4th Infantry Division, and 2-19 IN, 198th Infantry Brigade. He has deployed overseas to Korea, Japan, Diego Garcia, Norway, Mediterranean Sea, Panama, El Salvador, Kuwait, Pakistan, and Iraq.
Command Sergeant Major Morgan is a graduate of United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 64. Additionally, he has graduated from the Master Resilience Training Course, Battle Staff, Combat Life Savers Course, Officer Candidate School, Chemical Basic Course, Rappel Master Course, Jungle Operations Course. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Troy University, Troy Alabama.
Command Sergeant Major Morgan’s awards and decorations include: the Bronze Star with V device, the Bronze Star Medal (OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC), Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (4th Award), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (4th Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Overseas Service Ribbon, Naval Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award), Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge. Command Sergeant Major Morgan has been inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and the prestigious Order of Saint Maurice.
Words cannot even begin to express how truly amazing he was, or how highly he was viewed by all... Here are just how a few saw him:
“As a squad leader, his courage under fire and unending enthusiasm inspired his team on the battlefield. His capability to perform multiple skilled tasks while under fire facilitated unparalleled success for the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) to defeat enemy forces and liberate Iraq.”
"Morgan had an enthusiasm for life and strived for excellence daily... and everyone wanted to be part of his team."
Called "a dynamic personality, remembered for being respected throughout the brigade."
"I loved him like a brother.. He was a senior NCO who got the job done while showing tough love.”
“A good friend and amazingly capable leader, who truly cared about soldiers.”
“He was the type of leader who improved any organization or soldier who was fortunate enough to be led by him."
You touched the lives of countless people, and will truly be missed old man! We know you are up in heaven watching over us all and thinking, "Too Easy!"
We love you!!
Over the past few years, while not deployed, he would keep himself busy with a hobby he loved dearly - Restoring Jeeps. Anyone who knew him will tell you, when he wasn't talking about his wife, family, Alabama football, or beautiful dog "Easy," he could not stop talking about his Jeeps. Whether it be the new one he just bought without Tanya knowing, the one he's working on for his youngest son Austin, one he saw going down the road, or one of the many he planned to have one day!!
In lieu of flowers and gifts, we are asking for help funding the completion/restoration of the Jeep he spent countless hours working on for Austin, and the one he was driving that traggic Tuesday morning. With the help of family and friends we hope to finish the Jeep he was working on for Austin, as well as his toy he like to call the "River Rat." I know he would want someone to finish the project he worked so hard on, and bonded with Austin over.. Like he would say - "Panthers never quit!"
For those who didn't have the pleasure of knowing this truly wonderful person:
Command Sergeant Major Thomas Roy Morgan was a native of Montgomery Alabama. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 18 July 1983 serving four years with the 2nd Marine Division. He then served 10 years in the Alabama Army National Guard.
Command Sergeant Major Morgan reentered active service in July 1998. He has held every leadership position in the Infantry from Team Leader to First Sergeant, as well as Military Science Instructor, Operations Sergeant, and Battalion Operations Sergeant Major.
Command Sergeant Major Morgan has served in a myriad of units throughout his military career. His previous assignments include: 2nd Marine Division, 217th MP Battalion ALNG, 2-27 IN, 25th Infantry Division, 1-15 IN, 3rd Infantry Division, Auburn University SROTC, 1-8 IN 4th Infantry Division, and 2-19 IN, 198th Infantry Brigade. He has deployed overseas to Korea, Japan, Diego Garcia, Norway, Mediterranean Sea, Panama, El Salvador, Kuwait, Pakistan, and Iraq.
Command Sergeant Major Morgan is a graduate of United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 64. Additionally, he has graduated from the Master Resilience Training Course, Battle Staff, Combat Life Savers Course, Officer Candidate School, Chemical Basic Course, Rappel Master Course, Jungle Operations Course. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Troy University, Troy Alabama.
Command Sergeant Major Morgan’s awards and decorations include: the Bronze Star with V device, the Bronze Star Medal (OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC), Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (4th Award), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (4th Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Overseas Service Ribbon, Naval Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award), Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge. Command Sergeant Major Morgan has been inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and the prestigious Order of Saint Maurice.
Words cannot even begin to express how truly amazing he was, or how highly he was viewed by all... Here are just how a few saw him:
“As a squad leader, his courage under fire and unending enthusiasm inspired his team on the battlefield. His capability to perform multiple skilled tasks while under fire facilitated unparalleled success for the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) to defeat enemy forces and liberate Iraq.”
"Morgan had an enthusiasm for life and strived for excellence daily... and everyone wanted to be part of his team."
Called "a dynamic personality, remembered for being respected throughout the brigade."
"I loved him like a brother.. He was a senior NCO who got the job done while showing tough love.”
“A good friend and amazingly capable leader, who truly cared about soldiers.”
“He was the type of leader who improved any organization or soldier who was fortunate enough to be led by him."
You touched the lives of countless people, and will truly be missed old man! We know you are up in heaven watching over us all and thinking, "Too Easy!"
We love you!!
Organizer
James Duncan
Organizer
Columbus, GA
