SSG Sean Paul Fisher

Born 28 September 1977. He answered the call to serve his country when he enlisted in the United States Army in June 2002. Staff Sergeant Fisher attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Upon completion of basic training he attended advanced individual training (AIT) at Fort Eustis, Virginia where he completed the 15U, Medium Helicopter Repairer Course and was then assigned to Fort Wainwright, Alaska as his first duty station. Upon arriving at Fort Wainwright, he was assigned to Bravo Company, 4-123rd Aviation Regiment as a Maintenance Phase Team Member. After a short time in maintenance, he was assigned to 1st flight platoon where he began his training to become a CH-47D Crewchief. In January, 2005 SSG Fisher deployed with Bravo Company to Balad South East Airbase where he became a Flight Engineer and logged over 450 combat flight hours during his tour. He is a Warrior Leaders Course (WLC) graduate. His awards include, the Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Ribbon. His badges include the Combat Action Badge and the Basic Aviation Badge. Staff Sergeant Fisher is survived by his mother Maria, father Walter and daughter Bailey. Sean Fisher was a patriot, Soldier, father and friend. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.