by Frisco Legion | Feb 10, 2018 | American Legion Post 178, Anniversary, Army, Home, Memorial
May he be forever remembered!
Army Cpl. Peter J. Courcy
Died February 2009 Serving in Operation Enduring Freedom
22, of Frisco, Texas; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.; died Feb. 10 in Salerno, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
From an article by Chris Smith of The Leaf-Chronicle
Two 101st Airborne Division soldiers died Tuesday when an improvised explosive device exploded near their vehicle in Salerno, Afghanistan.
Spc. Peter J. Courcy, 22, of Frisco, Texas, and Pfc. Jason R. Watson, 19, of Many, La., died in Salerno from their injuries, according to a news release Thursday from the Department of Defense.
The soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Campbell.
According to a Fort Campbell media release, Courcy was an infantryman who entered the Army in July 2006 and arrived at Fort Campbell in March 2007. His awards and decorations include: the Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Air Assault Badge; Parachutist Badge and Weapons Qualification, M4, expert.
Courcy is survived by his wife, Mara, of Colony, Texas; son, Anthony Luke, of Frisco, Texas; mother and step-father, Mary and Christopher Bush, of Frisco, Texas; and father, Jon Mitchell.
From The Associated Press
Peter J. Courcy’s best friend, Otto Bauer, laughed as he remembered meeting Peter in 2001 on a school bus.
“He was one of a kind, and we just hit it off right away and quickly became close,” Bauer said. “He was always a goofy kid and had a strong personality.”
Courcy, 22, of Frisco, Texas, was killed Feb. 10 by a suicide car bomb in Salerno. He was assigned to Fort Campbell.
Courcy’s former principal remembers his upbeat presence and fervor for life. “He was a good student, but he was an even better person,” Rick Burnett said. “That was reflective in the fact that he served his country.”
After graduating in 2004, he played amateur hockey for the Dallas Ice Hawks while taking classes at community colleges until enlisting in 2006.
“We always knew that’s what he wanted and needed,” said his father, Chris. “He needed to be in the Army just as much as the Army needed him, and he thrived there.”
He was a Dallas Cowboys nut and signed on for another five years of service, hoping to join the Special Forces.
by Frisco Legion | Feb 8, 2018 | Memorial
From the Richardson Police Department Facebook Page
Officer David Sherrard (37 years old) was shot and killed in the line of duty yesterday evening (02/0718) responding to a disturbance at 4250 E. Renner Rd (Breckinridge Point Apartments). Officer Sherrard was a 13 year veteran and member of our SWAT Unit. He exemplified the professionalism, heroism, and strong character inherent in all Richardson police officers. We are grieving and deeply hurt by this loss. We are grateful for the outpouring of support by the public and continue to ask for prayers for Officer Sherrard’s family and friends.#RichardsonBlue
Additionally a civilian( now identified as 30-year-old Rene Gamez) also died. Gamez was living in the apartment where a stand-off with police and the suspect occurred.
by Frisco Legion | Jan 8, 2018 | Events, Job Fair / Employment
Nokia Hi-Tech Veterans Career Fair
Where – Nokia Plano Campus, 601 Data Drive, Plano (East Lobby Entrance)
When – January 24, 2018, 0900 – 1400
This event is focused on hiring veterans at the Plano and Irving locations with the following qualifications: Bachelor or Masters in Engineering, telecommunications, business or related field or equivalent experience.
by Frisco Legion | Jan 6, 2018 | American Legion Post 178, Events
American Legion, Peter J Courcy, Post 178 Color Guard performed the presentation of the colors at the 2018 Division I Football championship hosted at Toyota Stadium here in Frisco, Texas. The North Dakota State University Bison took on the James Madison University Dukes winning by a narrow margin (17 – 13) after staving off a fourth down Hail Mary attempt leaving the Bisons with possession and the ability to run down the clock to victory.
Ken Looney – Commander facing squad
L to R are
Delbert Parson – rifle 1
Terry Meyering – US flag
Larry Marshall – Texas flag
John Ricca – American Legion Flag
Norm Burgess- POW Flag
Kevin Robinson – Rifle 2
Fred Roger – Assistant Commander
by Frisco Legion | Jan 4, 2018 | American Legion Post 178, Giving Back
From left to right – Marty Martel, David Break, and Larry Marshall shown loading the food boxes.
Volunteers for Post 178 load up boxes of non-perishable food to be distributed to veterans.
N.O.C. Consulting contacted the Frisco American Legion to assist in distributing the non-perishable food boxes to veterans in the Frisco and surrounding areas.
Judge Roach works closely with N.O.C. Consulting to provide assistance to veterans where needed.
The boxes of food will be given to veterans in need.
