Sgt. Garrett A. Misener, 25, of Cordova, Tenn., died Dec. 27 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sgt. Misener died serving his country and protecting those who could not protect themselves. "Bear" was known for his love of God, family and friends, and wanted to be a soldier since the age of two and felt he was called by God to be a Marine. His family rejoices in the knowledge that Garrett's name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life. He was also an accomplished vocalist and musician. He excelled at drums, double bass, ukulele, guitar, and viola. He was involved in the Memphis Youth Symphony, all-west and all-state Tennessee orchestras, several local bands, the Cordova High School rugby team and Cordova's PACK TV, where he graduated in 2003. He inspired his family and friends to find their calling in life and to do it with all their heart. Garrett lived by the motto: "Whatever you do, do it heartily as unto the LORD and not unto men." Garrett is survived by his mother, Jannette and step-father Dan Zaccagnino of Arlington, Tenn.; father, Gary and step-mother Susan Misener of Alamogordo; sisters, Jana and Anne Misener of Memphis, Tenn.; grandparents, Ralph and Peggy Jones, Milford and Coral Misener, Dan and Sally Zaccagnino, and Carl and Merry Del Wade; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and his dog, Duke.
Sgt. Garrett A. Misener, 25, of Cordova, Tenn., died Dec. 27 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sgt. Misener died serving his country and protecting those who could not protect themselves. "Bear" was known for his love of God, family and friends, and wanted to be a soldier since the age of two and felt he was called by God to be a Marine. His family rejoices in the knowledge that Garrett's name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life. He was also an accomplished vocalist and musician. He excelled at drums, double bass, ukulele, guitar, and viola. He was involved in the Memphis Youth Symphony, all-west and all-state Tennessee orchestras, several local bands, the Cordova High School rugby team and Cordova's PACK TV, where he graduated in 2003. He inspired his family and friends to find their calling in life and to do it with all their heart. Garrett lived by the motto: "Whatever you do, do it heartily as unto the LORD and not unto men." Garrett is survived by his mother, Jannette and step-father Dan Zaccagnino of Arlington, Tenn.; father, Gary and step-mother Susan Misener of Alamogordo; sisters, Jana and Anne Misener of Memphis, Tenn.; grandparents, Ralph and Peggy Jones, Milford and Coral Misener, Dan and Sally Zaccagnino, and Carl and Merry Del Wade; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and his dog, Duke.
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