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Richard Michael Rosengrant

FUNERAL HOME

Snowdon Funerals Homes-Kingston

420 Wyoming Ave

Kingston, Pennsylvania

Richard Rosengrant Obituary

Sgt. Richard Michael Rosengrant, 30, of Kingston passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 30, 2014.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Richard M. Rosengrant, Wilkes-Barre, and Helen Rosengrant-Briody and Mark Briody, Kingston. Ricky was a graduate of Hanover Area High School, Class of 2002.

Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. A combat veteran, he served with the 82nd Airborne during Operation Enduring Freedom (Iraq). Serving in a designated imminent danger area, he was the recipient of numerous commendations, including a Purple Heart, USA/USAF Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Service Ribbon, Infantryman Badge, and Parachutist Badge.

Ricky was a fan of the Eagles and Phillies and enjoyed fishing. He was always smiling and loved to make others laugh, a gift he came by naturally.

Preceding him in death was his maternal grandfather, Wilbert Rosengrant.

Surviving, in addition to his father, mother and stepfather, are his daughter, Cameryn Wellington; paternal grandmother, Mary Jane Rosengrant, Wilkes-Barre; maternal grandmother, Anita Coleman, Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Eileen Rosengrant, Kingston; and Jennifer Rosengrant, Wilkes-Barre; niece, Abrielle Garrahan; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Harold C. Snowdon Home for Funerals Inc., 420 Wyoming Ave., Kingston.

Interment with military honors accorded by the Luzerne County Military Funeral Honor Guard will be made at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Cemetery, 1594 S. Main St., Hanover Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Operation Homefront, P.O. Box 2102, Doylestown, PA 18901, 267-815-1236.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 2, 2014.

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16 Entries

Benjamin West

September 5, 2014

Brother, I just ran into Garay at the px, just got back from a month in the field & he told me we lost you. I know we planned on linking up in June to go camping. I'm sorry I failed the rendezvous. You were, are, & will always be a shining light. I love you Brother & my prayers go out to your family. I know Heaven is enriched & that you are at peace. I really miss you bro. See you on that day, God bless you & your family & pray for me while you're up there Ricky. God keep you. Rangers Lead the Way!!!

Michael Coleman

August 15, 2014

You will be missed always and forever in our hearts.may you now rest in peace.

I will not forget you my Brother In Arms

SFC Gary Vaughan

August 12, 2014

I was stunned when I heard about the passing of Ricky Rosengrant. You see, I was his recruiter. I remember the day that I was standing behind my table set up at Hanover Area High School talking to a bunch of rowdy 9th and 10th graders when this kid walks up. There was something in his eyes that any recruiter worth his salt would recognize as smart, determined and capable. I asked him, "have you eveer thought about joining the Army?" (standard line....I was still wet behind the ears as a recruiter). He told me, "Oh...I'm joining the Army! I want to be a Ranger." This was the first time that I had ever heard this spoken with such conviction. He was just a Junior then so not able to enlist Active Army. I remember going out to meet with his Mother Helen when the PA National Guard was trying to get him to enlist as a Junior. I explained the fact that if he wanted Airborne in his contract, he would have to wait for the Active Army. He waited. That was over 12 years ago now and I have reached the end of my career. Saddened does not reach the depth of how hard this hit me. Let me tell you something about recruiters...we consider our enlistees OUR TROOPERS! The loss of this Trooper hurt me to my core. Someday, SGT Rosengrant, I will heft a pint with you on Fiddler's Green. We shall all miss you Hero.

Dolly Davies

August 6, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to all the Rosengrant family & friends. Its so hard to loose someone so close and so young. I didnt know Rick but I concur with Theresa of F.F., what a thoughtful, heartfelt tribute ! May God bless & comfort you & your family. R.I.P. Soldier

Aneesha Bryant

August 4, 2014

R.I.P Ricky, May you find comfort in the arms of the Angels.

Kevin Kwiatek

August 4, 2014

To the Rosengrant Family
I would like to express my deepest sympathies on your loss. I concur with Theresa Dyanick, this nation is proud to have men and women like Ricky and are truly thankful for the service he provided to his country!!! May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ!! And may GOD bless your entire family and help you through this sad time.

Dominic Griffith

August 3, 2014

I am incredibly saddened by Ricky's passing. For his family, Know that he will be greatly missed and that you are in my prayers.
Rest peacefully Ricky.

Joan Blewitt

August 3, 2014

Dear Ricky's family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on this tragic loss. Ricky served his country well and had a most wonderful smile.
May God watch over all of you as you mourn his untimely passing. May Ricky rest in peace.
Joan M. Blewitt

Kristen

August 2, 2014

Ricky, You were an amazing person and friend. I love you and will never forget you. I'm going to miss you so much.

Amanda

August 2, 2014

Rip Ricky

August 2, 2014

May God watch over your family in this terrible time of loss. I will remember all of you in my prayers.

Christine Rodriguez

August 2, 2014

What a privilege and an honor to have you as my nephew. I am so proud of you and the way you lived with such honor. You we're loved by all and will be missed by all.

Christine Preston

August 2, 2014

I'll love you and miss you forever, my little brother. You will never leave my mind, or my heart. You were a beautiful person with a beautiful heart, soul, spirit, mind. The world has lost one of the best.

Elena Eichorn

August 2, 2014

We are so deeply saddened by your loss.Please know that we hold you and your family in heartfelt thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Julie M

August 2, 2014

Rest in peace, soldier. God Bless.

Theresa Dyanick

August 2, 2014

To the Rosengrant Family:

Please accept my sincerest and deepest sympathies for your loss of your son. Although I did not know Richard, I felt it is my duty, on behalf of a grateful nation, to thank him for his service to his country. Most people don't realize, we civilians ARE his country, and therefore have the duty & the responsibility of thanking ALL service members, especially those who are on the front lines for allowing us to go about our everyday lives in the safety and security they provide us. Rest easy in the Arms of the Angels Richard, for you have truly earned it and again thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your service to us......your country.

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