Sgt Franklin D Barnett, Jr
Born: January 8, 1980 in Covington, Kentucky
Died: June 7, 2009 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Sgt. Franklin D. Barnett Jr., Covington, Kentucky was a talented juggler and mime and often performed at events for New Destiny Church, in Belleville, where he was a member. If there was a church even during a time when he was home, he would always do something for the kids. He joined the military in order to take care of his family and for the love of it. Frank served as a combat engineer and was assigned to the Louisiana National Guard. During his recent tour of Afghanistan, Frank survived a blast and pulled his lieutenant to safety, despite his own injuries. He received a Purple Heart for wounds suffered in Afghanistan and began treatment in Texas in October. He also received the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Combat Action Badge and other distinguished medals. Frank died at age 29 at Fort Sam Warrior Transition Unit. He is survived by his wife, Diane Barnett, and three sons: William, Noah and Dylan among others. He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Alice Schoen Burton and a grandmother, Patricia Mattingly.
Army
National Guard
Scott Air Force Base
Burial is at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery in Belleville, Illinois
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