SSG Kerry M. Kemp
Kerry Michael Kemp, 27, of Port Washington, passed away on March 10, 2015 in a helicopter crash during a nighttime training exercise in the pan handle of Florida. Kerry was born August 8, 1987 in Memphis, TN to Dwight Eric Kemp and Kristina Goldsby Wild. Kerry moved to Port Washington as a tenth grader in 2003. After high school, he went to work at Cramer Coil & Transformer and began studying to become a registered nurse at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. in July 2007 and served as an Artillery Mechanic. In December 2007, he married his high school sweetheart, Jenna (Fowler) Kemp.
Kerry and Jenna moved to Twentynine Palms, California in March 2008 where he was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion-7. He was meritoriously promoted to Corporal and deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, serving as a machine gunner. Returning from Iraq, he was again meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
In September 2010, then Sgt Kemp attended the Marine Corps Forces Special Operation Command (MARSOC) Assessment & Selection Course. Staff Sergeant Kemp went on to complete the MARSOC Individual Training Course and earned the primary Military Occupational Specialty of 0372 in May 2012.
Sgt Kemp received orders to Camp Lejeune, NC to serve with 2D Marine Special Operations Battalion as a Critical Skills Operator. In November 2012 Staff Sergeant Kemp was assigned to Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT) 8231. In October 2013 Staff Sergeant Kemp deployed with MSOT 8231 to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
During his deployment Staff Sergeant Kemp participated in over 30 combat full spectrum special operations missions resulting in over 100 enemy kills in action. Staff Sergeant Kemp served as the MSOT's weapons sergeant during the deployment and was responsible for the training, maintenance and employment of the team's weapons systems during combat operations.
Staff Sergeant Kemp returned from deployment in March 2014 for the birth of his daughter, Makenzie. He enjoyed playing with his daughter, doing work around the house and spending time with family. After a brief leave period Staff Sergeant Kemp continued his training with MSOT 8231 to prepare for his upcoming deployment.
He is survived by his wife, Jenna, his daughter, Makenzie, and his son, Wesley.
Proceeds from the sale of the SSG Kerry M. Kemp memorial bracelet will be donated to the Memorial Valor Foundation.
Kerry Michael Kemp, 27, of Port Washington, passed away on March 10, 2015 in a helicopter crash during a nighttime training exercise in the pan handle of Florida. Kerry was born August 8, 1987 in Memphis, TN to Dwight Eric Kemp and Kristina Goldsby Wild. Kerry moved to Port Washington as a tenth grader in 2003. After high school, he went to work at Cramer Coil & Transformer and began studying to become a registered nurse at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. in July 2007 and served as an Artillery Mechanic. In December 2007, he married his high school sweetheart, Jenna (Fowler) Kemp.
Kerry and Jenna moved to Twentynine Palms, California in March 2008 where he was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion-7. He was meritoriously promoted to Corporal and deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, serving as a machine gunner. Returning from Iraq, he was again meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
In September 2010, then Sgt Kemp attended the Marine Corps Forces Special Operation Command (MARSOC) Assessment & Selection Course. Staff Sergeant Kemp went on to complete the MARSOC Individual Training Course and earned the primary Military Occupational Specialty of 0372 in May 2012.
Sgt Kemp received orders to Camp Lejeune, NC to serve with 2D Marine Special Operations Battalion as a Critical Skills Operator. In November 2012 Staff Sergeant Kemp was assigned to Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT) 8231. In October 2013 Staff Sergeant Kemp deployed with MSOT 8231 to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
During his deployment Staff Sergeant Kemp participated in over 30 combat full spectrum special operations missions resulting in over 100 enemy kills in action. Staff Sergeant Kemp served as the MSOT's weapons sergeant during the deployment and was responsible for the training, maintenance and employment of the team's weapons systems during combat operations.
Staff Sergeant Kemp returned from deployment in March 2014 for the birth of his daughter, Makenzie. He enjoyed playing with his daughter, doing work around the house and spending time with family. After a brief leave period Staff Sergeant Kemp continued his training with MSOT 8231 to prepare for his upcoming deployment.
He is survived by his wife, Jenna, his daughter, Makenzie, and his son, Wesley.
Proceeds from the sale of the SSG Kerry M. Kemp memorial bracelet will be donated to the Memorial Valor Foundation.
Kerry Michael Kemp, 27, of Port Washington, passed away on March 10, 2015 in a helicopter crash during a nighttime training exercise in the pan handle of Florida. Kerry was born August 8, 1987 in Memphis, TN to Dwight Eric Kemp and Kristina Goldsby Wild. Kerry moved to Port Washington as a tenth grader in 2003. After high school, he went to work at Cramer Coil & Transformer and began studying to become a registered nurse at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. in July 2007 and served as an Artillery Mechanic. In December 2007, he married his high school sweetheart, Jenna (Fowler) Kemp.
Kerry and Jenna moved to Twentynine Palms, California in March 2008 where he was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion-7. He was meritoriously promoted to Corporal and deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, serving as a machine gunner. Returning from Iraq, he was again meritoriously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
In September 2010, then Sgt Kemp attended the Marine Corps Forces Special Operation Command (MARSOC) Assessment & Selection Course. Staff Sergeant Kemp went on to complete the MARSOC Individual Training Course and earned the primary Military Occupational Specialty of 0372 in May 2012.
Sgt Kemp received orders to Camp Lejeune, NC to serve with 2D Marine Special Operations Battalion as a Critical Skills Operator. In November 2012 Staff Sergeant Kemp was assigned to Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT) 8231. In October 2013 Staff Sergeant Kemp deployed with MSOT 8231 to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
During his deployment Staff Sergeant Kemp participated in over 30 combat full spectrum special operations missions resulting in over 100 enemy kills in action. Staff Sergeant Kemp served as the MSOT's weapons sergeant during the deployment and was responsible for the training, maintenance and employment of the team's weapons systems during combat operations.
Staff Sergeant Kemp returned from deployment in March 2014 for the birth of his daughter, Makenzie. He enjoyed playing with his daughter, doing work around the house and spending time with family. After a brief leave period Staff Sergeant Kemp continued his training with MSOT 8231 to prepare for his upcoming deployment.
He is survived by his wife, Jenna, his daughter, Makenzie, and his son, Wesley.
Proceeds from the sale of the SSG Kerry M. Kemp memorial bracelet will be donated to the Memorial Valor Foundation.
