CSM ROBERT GALLAGHER STATUE FUND

CSM ROBERT " Bob" GALLAGHER Entered the United States Army in 1981. Leaving from his hometown of Toms River , New Jersey.He served a total of 32 years in the Army. 

He also Served in The Invasion of Panama, Somalia and Iraq and Kuwait

Bob was a highy skilled and dedicated soldier obtaining many awards, badges and service metals to include :
Defense Distinguished Service Metal. Silver Star.Bronze Star with Valor Device (2nd Award) Bronze Star.Purple Heart (3rd Award)Defense Meritorius Service Metal (2nd Award) Joint Service Commandation Medal.Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
Service Achievement Medal ( 6th Award) Joint Meritoriuos Unit Award USA/USAF 
Presidential Unit Citation. Valorious Unit Award. Army Good Conduct Medal (10th) Award.National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (3rd Award) Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal .Global War on Terrorism Service Award.Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star.
Non Commisioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (4th Award)Army Service Ribbon. Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd award)Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ Arrowhead Device. Combat Infantry Badge(2nd award) Expert Infantryman Badge .
UN Medal.Ranger Tab/Pathfinder Badge/ Master Parachutist Combat Badge with Bronze  Service Star.Master Parachutist Badge. Basic Military Freefall Parachutist Badge .Resilence Training.Sergeants Major Academy Graduate Obtaining the Rank of Command Sergeants Major.Special Operations .
 
As a career Soldier Bob always " lead from the front "
He never let his rank or his awards seperate himself from his fellow soldiers. You could never tell he was a CSM .He was down in the dirt with everyone else . He was proud of all of his men, He considered them his family.

After JROTC Bob was sent to The DC/VA  area to work with the AW2 Wounded Warrior Program.

Bob was also  Loving husband. A Father to Patrick his eldest son and Kacy who was Bob's Step Daughter but the only Father she ever had . He also has two younger sons Sean and His Step son Adikan who was plans to carry on the Legacy and Join the Military.
Bob Also grew to love Kayaking ,Something him and Patrick did together. Along with teamriverrunner.
They took trips together as Father and Son and enjoyed every second of it .

The Statue we want to erect in his honor will go to Ft Benning. Bob belongs there with his Rangers. Bob was born to be a soldier and he not only surpassed the basic 20 years and then retirement .. He held on until the very last moment ..32 years serving his country and his fellow soldiers.

Bob passed away of natural causes at home in Richmond Hill, Georgia. He spent several years at Ft Stewart as a member of the 3ID 3/15TH CSM .
There is so many stories to tell of Bob.. All of us love him so much and miss him dearly. A huge hole has been created in our lives without him. 
He was and will always be the vision and idea of what a RANGER is and should be. I want to place the statue in an area that they can walk past and know that Bob is watching them.. giving with guidance and strength , as he did for all of us .

He are some links to articles of Bob.

http://archive.armytimes.com/article/20141022/NEWS/310220069/CSM-who-fought-Panama-Somalia-Iraq-dies-52

http://www.stripes.com/news/black-hawk-down-senior-nco-decorated-hero-gallagher-dead-at-52-1.309792

Thank each and every one of you who have served with Bob. Loved Bob, Enjoyed laughter and good times with him.