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Benjamin Kommor Obituary
FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Memorial services were held for Captain Benjamin Robison Kommor, 30 year of age, at 2:00 pm Sunday, July 21, Temple Israel, 2312 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, West Virginia. Captain Kommor died at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina where he was on active duty, serving the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division in Military Intelligence.
Benjamin, the son of Dr. Martin Jay Kommor and Dr. Joan Robison Palmintier, was born and raised in Charleston, WV where he graduated with honors from George Washington High School in 2001. He was a member of all-district chorus and was a National Merit Scholar. He graduated on the Dean's List from Virginia Tech in 2005 with a degree in Political Science. He was an Assistant Editor on the college newspaper with heartfelt editorials written with maturity beyond his years.
Benjamin joined the U.S. Army in 2006 and obtained the rank of Captain, serving his country on full tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. His last posting was at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina where he relished the challenge of Military Intelligence.
A hint of Ben's love of life was noted in his winning smile and his dedication to his family, friends and work. He cherished excellent cuisine and fine wines, computer gaming, and books and movies which challenged his intellect. He fully enjoyed the work in Military Intelligence offered by the Army. This had been a lifelong desire.
Along with his parents, Benjamin is survived by his stepmother Kathie K. Kommor of Charleston, WV and his stepfather Dr. Jon S. Palmintier of Lafayette, LA, stepsiblings Jennifer Hoffman of Las Vegas, NV and Stephanie Franco and her husband Tony of Denver, CO, Bryan Palmintier and his wife Michele of Golden, CO, Karin Palmintier Price and her husband Jason of Lakewood, CO, grandparents Alvin and Selma Kommor, aunt Sandee Kommor Miller and her husband Lester, aunt Shelley Kommor Cozzens and her husband Rick, cousin Brian Miller and his wife Pia, cousin Loren Miller, cousin Robert Cozzens, all of Louisville, KY, cousin Will Slaughter and his wife Betsy Fitzpatrick of Pittsburgh, PA and cousin Michael Slaughter and his wife Holly of Baton Rouge, LA.
Benjamin's family and friends will miss him dearly, but will forever cherish the times he was with them.
Condolences may be sent to the family by viewing the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
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Danny Dobbs
August 1, 2013
CPT Kommor was a platoon leader in my Troop. What a leader. We all enjoyed working with/for him on and off mission. He was an asset to the whole troop and had a unique sense of humor that could always spark a laugh from me. He'll be missed, and remembered fondly by the men of Apache Troop 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment.
Polly Hardee
July 30, 2013
Dear Joan & Skip,
What an outstanding young man! Our country owes much to him for his exemplary military service. I am so very, very sorry for your loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Polly Hardee
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
July 30, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to CPT Benjamin Robison Kommor our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Benjamin. And to Benjamin it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during deployments in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom while serving as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army. Benjamin, no greater patriotism is shown than a soldier devotes his life in service to his country. We bid you a sad farewell. While you will be dearly missed from among our ranks, you will always be remembered for your dedicated and loyal service to our great nation. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Benjamin's family and loved ones.
Bobby L. Williams, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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