Please help me honor Army Sgt. Larry R. Arnold Sr, he died June 11, 2005 serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom when his armored personnel carrier was hit by an IED in Owesat Village, Iraq.
“This is not a final respect for this man,” said the Rev. Donnie Boutwell, pastor of Lee’s Chapel No. 1 Baptist Church in Carriere. “For every time a young child stands in the schoolroom and covers his heart and pledges allegiance to the flag, we continue to show our respect for him. Every time we stand at a ball game and ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is played, we continue to show our respect for Larry and all the other soldiers.”
Arnold was promoted posthumously to staff sergeant.