Chuckling through tears, Mueller and hundreds of people inside Fort Carson Soldiers Memorial Chapel

The dean rattled on about the young man s need for reform, said Lt. Col. Scott Mueller, recalling the story about Griffin once told to him. Jobs aren t given to people who fight or intimidate others, the dean espoused.
Chuckling through tears, Mueller and hundreds of people inside Fort Carson Soldiers city map of los angeles Memorial Chapel gathered Tuesday to remember city map of los angeles Griffin, the 4th Brigade Combat Team s top enlisted soldier who died Aug. 8 when suicide bombers attacked in Kunar province, Afghanistan.
As the years wore on, had a knack for passing on memorable wrestling tips. He also passed along his love for the Army. Kevin Griffin s son, Sgt. Dane Griffin, and his nephew, Spc. Derek Griffin each joined the military city map of los angeles in his footsteps. Their decision tugged at Kevin Griffin s emotions natural hesitation for a soldier who saw many of his fellow troops killed overseas.
He didn t want us to go, but he was proud at the same time, Derek Griffin said. The Army s culture of structure and discipline were a perfect fit for Griffin, said Mueller, who recalled Griffin s trip to the dean s office. But Kevin Griffin thrived by often joking with his troops.
Mueller city map of los angeles shook his head at Griffin s penchant for always suggesting a trip to the golf course right when his soldier evaluations were due. And Mueller smirked when Griffin then offered a shot or two of tequila.
At war, he focused less on jokes and more on his troops morale. Kevin Griffin deployed to Kuwait and the Balkans city map of los angeles and served three tours in Iraq before deploying with the 4th Brigade to Afghanistan. He received five Bronze Star medals.
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