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ROBERT “BOB” FRASER, 2ND BRIGADE LRRP, K COMPANY LRRP, PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 5, 2025

Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Fraser ~ October 5, 1946 – December 5, 2025 Robert William “Bob” Fraser, 79, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 5, 2025. A devoted father, decorated veteran, and successful entrepreneur, Bob lived a life defined by resilience, service, and a deep commitment to his community.Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Bob…

Upcoming Reunions in 2026

The biannual K Company reunion is being held in conjunction with the 4th Infantry Division Association’s reunion in the Quad Cities with the host hotel located in Bettendorf, Iowa.  The dates are August 2 – August 8 with reunion registration cut-off July 6th and room registration cut-off July 24th. Follow the links below for further information and registration. From Tom…

Travis Blaylock, 3rd Brigade LRRP, 1969 -1970

Travis Blaylock, 3rd Brigade LRRP, passed the morning of April 17, 2025, from acute myeloid leukemia.  He was laid to rest in Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, Ms.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Sue Blaylock; father, Hicks Blaylock Sr.; brothers, Thomas E. Blaylock (Tommy), Sherman Blaylock, Hicks Blaylock Jr. (Sonny); sister, Sally Faye Purfoy; and grandson, Chase…

Dennis Thunander, 2nd Brigade LRRP, passed away June 5, 2024

Roger Crunk was notified by Julie Thunander of the passing of Dennis Thunander. Dennis was a 2nd Brigade LRRP in 1967/1968. He was buried in the Middle Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetary in Nashville, TN after a graveside service. No other information was available. This is the only photo available at this time. (L-R) Malan West, Dennis Thunander, Robert Smyers, Charles…

James Hart, 2nd Brigade LRRP, passed away September 22, 2024

Jim Hart passed away a week ago. The link to his obituary is  https://www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com/obituaries/James-R-Hart?obId=33194742. From Mike Lapolla: Jim was one of our original Second Brigade LRRPS. He was a natural and super soldier and a great guy. We kept in loose touch over the years and spoke several times when he was recently battling terminal cancer. Jim was solely responsible…