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COL Patrick Alan Barnett

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COL Patrick Alan Barnett Veteran

Birth
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Death
18 Sep 2015 (aged 48)
Virginia, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Col (Ret) Patrick Alan Barnett passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 18, 2015. Days prior, Patrick was caring for his family's property which led to this devastating loss.

Survivors include his wife, Kelly; son, Collin; daughter Bianca; mother, Myrna Kragel-Buecker; stepfather, Robert Buecker, Sr., both of Wheatland, Wyoming; brother, Curtis (Zhanna) of Homosassa, Fla.; sister, Sandra Rice of Afton, Va.; brother, Jeremy of Omaha, Nebr.; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Monte Davis of Mechanicsville, Va.; brother in-law, Troy Clark (Tammy) of Mechanicsville, Va.; and a large extended family.

Patrick Barnett was born December 25, 1966 in Miami, Fla. His elementary and high school years were spent in Western Nebraska. Patrick worked shoveling snow, on farms, and a concrete construction crew during Jr. and Sr. High School. He graduated from Sidney, NE High School and the University of Nebraska. Patrick later obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Colorado Law School followed by his master of laws from the JAG School.

His military service included positions in the following Army branches: Aviation, Infantry, Armor, culminating as a JAG officer. Patrick's most valuable career contribution was creator and Grandfather of the Army National Guard Trial Defense Service. This organization will live on to shepherd and protect soldiers for years to come. An incredible legacy his family will cherish forever.Patrick always put family first. His love for his wife and children was expressed at every opportunity.

Patrick's career choices were based primarily on what would be best for the family. He always made time to be present for his family, friends, and military folks. Even though Patrick was an extremely accomplished individual, he kept a simple view of himself. His love for the outdoors and adventure were never far from the surface. Patrick's generous spirit will live on in the many people he so happily influenced and the lives he forever changed with an organ donation.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 401 Alderman Rd., Charlottesville, Va., with Father Michael Suarez officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Hill and Wood Funeral Service, 201 North 1st St., Charlottesville, VA 22902. Inichement will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com

(Daily Progress, Charlottesville VA)

Col (Ret) Patrick Alan Barnett passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 18, 2015. Days prior, Patrick was caring for his family's property which led to this devastating loss.

Survivors include his wife, Kelly; son, Collin; daughter Bianca; mother, Myrna Kragel-Buecker; stepfather, Robert Buecker, Sr., both of Wheatland, Wyoming; brother, Curtis (Zhanna) of Homosassa, Fla.; sister, Sandra Rice of Afton, Va.; brother, Jeremy of Omaha, Nebr.; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Monte Davis of Mechanicsville, Va.; brother in-law, Troy Clark (Tammy) of Mechanicsville, Va.; and a large extended family.

Patrick Barnett was born December 25, 1966 in Miami, Fla. His elementary and high school years were spent in Western Nebraska. Patrick worked shoveling snow, on farms, and a concrete construction crew during Jr. and Sr. High School. He graduated from Sidney, NE High School and the University of Nebraska. Patrick later obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Colorado Law School followed by his master of laws from the JAG School.

His military service included positions in the following Army branches: Aviation, Infantry, Armor, culminating as a JAG officer. Patrick's most valuable career contribution was creator and Grandfather of the Army National Guard Trial Defense Service. This organization will live on to shepherd and protect soldiers for years to come. An incredible legacy his family will cherish forever.Patrick always put family first. His love for his wife and children was expressed at every opportunity.

Patrick's career choices were based primarily on what would be best for the family. He always made time to be present for his family, friends, and military folks. Even though Patrick was an extremely accomplished individual, he kept a simple view of himself. His love for the outdoors and adventure were never far from the surface. Patrick's generous spirit will live on in the many people he so happily influenced and the lives he forever changed with an organ donation.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 401 Alderman Rd., Charlottesville, Va., with Father Michael Suarez officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Hill and Wood Funeral Service, 201 North 1st St., Charlottesville, VA 22902. Inichement will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com

(Daily Progress, Charlottesville VA)


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152651673/patrick_alan-barnett: accessed ), memorial page for COL Patrick Alan Barnett (25 Dec 1966–18 Sep 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 152651673, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by LNM (contributor 47438535).