MSG Gregory R. Trent
Master Sgt. Gregory R. Trent, 38, of Norton, Mass., died Aug. 8 of wounds inflicted from small-arms fire July 31, in Shindand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., and was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This was Trent's fifth deployment in support of Overseas Contingency Operations.
For every bracelet sold, proceeds will be donated to the Memorial 3 Gun Foundation in his memory.
Below is a Eulogy written by his wife Beth, honoring his memory:
Greg Trent was an incredible soldier. But aren’t they all? That’s why they put their lives on the line for every one of us. They go out there thinking WE are worth dying for.
What set Greg apart was much more than being an incredible soldier, leader, and hero. He would tell you his hair was “the thing.” Maybe there was something to that; he was really handsome. But Greg was a genius. He never made anyone feel stupid in his presence, though. In his brilliance, he would leave people wondering how he accomplished something, yet never make them feel less intelligent for explaining it. It wasn’t humility. It was grace.
He was fun. People will tell you he was funny- but not in a comedic sense. He was just fun to be around. The kind of fun that made your spirit feel lighter. He took care of people. He took care of his soldiers and his family before he took care of himself. When he loved, he loved well. He didn’t ask for much. He rarely even asked for anything. When he did say something, it was profound. It was memorable. If Greg asked something of you, it was worth doing twice.
Greg enlisted in the Army, thinking he would have a chance to see the world. He did. During his enlistment, he married, had a beautiful daughter, and traveled to many places he dreamed of. Afghanistan was not one of them, but he did as he was told and did it well. His Army career started in the Artillery, where he served in D/319 AFAR before he earned his Green Beret, graduating in the top 10 of his class (because of course he did). He chose 18E as his first MOS but quickly fell in love with 18F and eventually became the 18Z. He earned 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Valor on his last deployment, among many other awards during his career. He was so proud to be able to show his intelligence and ability with the respect earned by regimental colors. He was the epitome of “the quiet professional.”
Greg’s final deployment was in 2012. He was injured in the Shindand province of Afghanistan. He was taken to Walter Reed, where he was able to die surrounded by family, held by his wife, who loved him endlessly, just as he had asked. Today, Greg is remembered and honored for his love for his family, the legacy he left as a leader, and the joy he had for a life well lived.
Master Sgt. Gregory R. Trent, 38, of Norton, Mass., died Aug. 8 of wounds inflicted from small-arms fire July 31, in Shindand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., and was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This was Trent's fifth deployment in support of Overseas Contingency Operations.
For every bracelet sold, proceeds will be donated to the Memorial 3 Gun Foundation in his memory.
Below is a Eulogy written by his wife Beth, honoring his memory:
Greg Trent was an incredible soldier. But aren’t they all? That’s why they put their lives on the line for every one of us. They go out there thinking WE are worth dying for.
What set Greg apart was much more than being an incredible soldier, leader, and hero. He would tell you his hair was “the thing.” Maybe there was something to that; he was really handsome. But Greg was a genius. He never made anyone feel stupid in his presence, though. In his brilliance, he would leave people wondering how he accomplished something, yet never make them feel less intelligent for explaining it. It wasn’t humility. It was grace.
He was fun. People will tell you he was funny- but not in a comedic sense. He was just fun to be around. The kind of fun that made your spirit feel lighter. He took care of people. He took care of his soldiers and his family before he took care of himself. When he loved, he loved well. He didn’t ask for much. He rarely even asked for anything. When he did say something, it was profound. It was memorable. If Greg asked something of you, it was worth doing twice.
Greg enlisted in the Army, thinking he would have a chance to see the world. He did. During his enlistment, he married, had a beautiful daughter, and traveled to many places he dreamed of. Afghanistan was not one of them, but he did as he was told and did it well. His Army career started in the Artillery, where he served in D/319 AFAR before he earned his Green Beret, graduating in the top 10 of his class (because of course he did). He chose 18E as his first MOS but quickly fell in love with 18F and eventually became the 18Z. He earned 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Valor on his last deployment, among many other awards during his career. He was so proud to be able to show his intelligence and ability with the respect earned by regimental colors. He was the epitome of “the quiet professional.”
Greg’s final deployment was in 2012. He was injured in the Shindand province of Afghanistan. He was taken to Walter Reed, where he was able to die surrounded by family, held by his wife, who loved him endlessly, just as he had asked. Today, Greg is remembered and honored for his love for his family, the legacy he left as a leader, and the joy he had for a life well lived.
Master Sgt. Gregory R. Trent, 38, of Norton, Mass., died Aug. 8 of wounds inflicted from small-arms fire July 31, in Shindand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., and was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This was Trent's fifth deployment in support of Overseas Contingency Operations.
For every bracelet sold, proceeds will be donated to the Memorial 3 Gun Foundation in his memory.
Below is a Eulogy written by his wife Beth, honoring his memory:
Greg Trent was an incredible soldier. But aren’t they all? That’s why they put their lives on the line for every one of us. They go out there thinking WE are worth dying for.
What set Greg apart was much more than being an incredible soldier, leader, and hero. He would tell you his hair was “the thing.” Maybe there was something to that; he was really handsome. But Greg was a genius. He never made anyone feel stupid in his presence, though. In his brilliance, he would leave people wondering how he accomplished something, yet never make them feel less intelligent for explaining it. It wasn’t humility. It was grace.
He was fun. People will tell you he was funny- but not in a comedic sense. He was just fun to be around. The kind of fun that made your spirit feel lighter. He took care of people. He took care of his soldiers and his family before he took care of himself. When he loved, he loved well. He didn’t ask for much. He rarely even asked for anything. When he did say something, it was profound. It was memorable. If Greg asked something of you, it was worth doing twice.
Greg enlisted in the Army, thinking he would have a chance to see the world. He did. During his enlistment, he married, had a beautiful daughter, and traveled to many places he dreamed of. Afghanistan was not one of them, but he did as he was told and did it well. His Army career started in the Artillery, where he served in D/319 AFAR before he earned his Green Beret, graduating in the top 10 of his class (because of course he did). He chose 18E as his first MOS but quickly fell in love with 18F and eventually became the 18Z. He earned 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Valor on his last deployment, among many other awards during his career. He was so proud to be able to show his intelligence and ability with the respect earned by regimental colors. He was the epitome of “the quiet professional.”
Greg’s final deployment was in 2012. He was injured in the Shindand province of Afghanistan. He was taken to Walter Reed, where he was able to die surrounded by family, held by his wife, who loved him endlessly, just as he had asked. Today, Greg is remembered and honored for his love for his family, the legacy he left as a leader, and the joy he had for a life well lived.
