2nd BN 22nd INF

June 8, 2018

Today we remember:

SSG Tyler E. Pickett

2nd Battalion 22nd Infantry Regiment

KIA 08 June 2008 OIF

Pickett enlisted in May 2001 and completed basic and advanced individual training at Fort Benning, GA.

Pickett was assigned to 2-22 Inf. in November 2001. He deployed with his unit to Afghanistan from August 2003 to August 2004 and to Iraq from November 2005 to June 2006.

His military education includes the Warrior Leader Course, Basic Airborne Course, Air Assault Course and the Combat Lifesaver Course.

Pickett’s awards and decorations include the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with ‘V’ Device. Army Commendation medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge and the Air Assault Badge.

Your sacrifice for our country and freedom will never be forgotten, and we will continue to honor your memory through our actions and service to our nation.

DEEDS NOT WORDS!

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Heather Bates

Thank you!!!

Barb Teeter

Thanks you for your service

Sheila Skoreski

Thank you for your service. RIP

Janet Force

You gave your life for your country, rest in peace SSG Tyler Pickett, we'll never forget you !!!!!!!

Jann Marie Houge

Thank you! What a sacrifice!

Joel Winters

Rip thank you !

Randy Roberts

Thank you for your service SSG Picket

Ann King

Thank you Tyler E.Pickett for your service and your life you gave so willingly for your fellow man.Thank you that my grand children can still play and grow in a free Country, Thank you Thank you, God bless your family.

Joshua Gregoire

I’ve created a Service Stone to honor SSG Pickett

John Hill

He was a natural solder and leader

Steve Fennell

sorry about your loss if you if it's one of your friends Jordan and if it didn't sorry to his family and the rest of the people in the world country you probably was a great man anyway I want to share this you have a good day talk to you soon

John Eberwine

Thanks for Being There, Rest in Peace SSG, because of the 22ndIRS you will be never forgotten

Peter Gaworecki

Contact Congressman Steve Russell. He commanded 1/22 when they captured Saddam Hussein. I'm sure he will assist with the process. https://russell.house.gov/

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U.S. Representative Steve Russell

Jacob Jacques

Rip brother we will never forget what u did that day we will forever miss u and will never forget you DEEDS NOT WORDS

Lee Power

Tyler was hands down one of my favorite Soldiers ever. Watching him as a Fire Team leader and training his team was an absolute privilege. I also remember him always doing what needed to be done without prompting. And whether he was at PT, the range…