Tommy Syer’s memorial and services.

On July 30, 2020 Tommy Syers was called home. His unexpected departing has left behind Michel, wife of 16 years and Gabrielle and Gavin, twin 11 yo daughter and son , 4 step kids, one grand baby. Tom was a two times Bronze Star recipient, as well as having earned the Combat Action Badge, was an Airborne Qualified Jumpmaster, in addition to having graduated from the challenging Pathfinder and Air Assault School courses as well. Born on October 10, 1966, Tom Syers was a true patriot who served his country extensively and in various roles. His service to the nation began with an enlistment in the United States Navy, from 1985-1991. He served primarily as an electronics technician for satellite communications repair, and completed a deployment stationed in Guam. Tom then entered ROTC while in College at the University of Buffalo, graduating in 1996 and was commissioned as a 2LT in the Transportation Corps. Tom then served as a Transportation and Logistics officer overseas in Germany. He returned to the United States in 1999 where he elected to attend the Infantry Officer Advanced Course at Fort Benning, GA. Tom graduated from the Infantry Officer Advanced Course in May of 2000. Tom the attended and graduated from the Combined Arms Staff and Services School at Ft. Leavenworth, KS and then was Assigned to Fort Bragg, NC where he began working as a Logistics Officer assigned to 7th Special Forces Group. Deploying numerous times in support of operations, he spent 10 years working in Columbia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. While at Fort Bragg, Tommy married Michel Torres on March 26,2006. Their lives were blessed with twins, Gavin and Gabrielle, on December 11, 2008. Discovering the camaraderie that rugby contained, He joined his second family, the Bragg Rugby Football Club. Playing the scrum half position mimicked his role at work. The love, passion and dedication for his brothers and sisters embodied the warrior spirit. Tom was not one to take the spotlight. Being the epitome of the quiet professional, who labored tirelessly behind the scenes, he ensured the soldiers of Americas Special Operations Forces were well equipped and supplied to successfully complete their missions. Tom was highly successful in that role and was an individual who was known and respected up and down the chain of command within the Special Operations community he so passionately supported. “Tom was a well respected and highly sought after logistician, who was single handedly responsible for the resupplying, equipping and transporting of elite special operations forces "Green Berets" around the world.” Sean Cooney “Oh Baby, I know that no matter what You will always be with us. When life separates us I’ll know it is only your soul Saying goodbye to your body But your spirit will be with me always. When I see a bird chirping on a nearby branch I will know it is you singing to me. When a butterfly brushes gently by me so care freely I will know it is you assuring me you are free from pain. When the gentle fragrance of a flower catches my attention I will know it is you reminding me To appreciate the simple things in life. When the sun shining through my window awakens me I will feel the warmth of your love. When I hear the rain pitter patter against my window sill I will hear your words of wisdom And will remember what you taught me so well’ That without rain trees cannot grow Without rain flowers cannot bloom Without life’s challenges I cannot grow strong. When I look out to the sea I will think of your endless love for your family. When I think of mountains, their majesty and magnificence I will think of your courage for your country. No matter where I am Your spirit will be beside me For I know that no matter what You will always be with me. Thank you for loving us unconditional. We had our fights where, we thought our marriage wouldn't survive at times. But we loved each other so much, we got through it with God! I hope your at peace, your smile will be missed.. I could still feel your lips kissing me, goodnight. Baby, you rocked my world. If I had to do this all over again. I would pick you all over again.. Rest my ❤I will see you soon.” Michel Syers-wife