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TAPS
- Jack Walter Pellington
We bid farewell to Jack
Pellington of Kinnelon, New Jersey, whose journey of life
gracefully concluded on August 1, 2025 at the age of 79. Jack touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind
cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts.
Jack served as a forward
observer sergeant from C Battery, 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery,
and served with the 2nd Battalion 12th Cav, 1st Cavalry Division.
He was often seen working the 1st Cav Association Gift Store at Cav
reunions. He was the very first member of the 77th Field
Artillery Association in June, 1987.
He was loved and cherished by
many people including: his parents, Robert Stokem, Lillian Murial
Pellington (Courter) and hundreds of fellow veterans.
Viewing will be held on
Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Morrison
Etheridge Funeral Home, Inc. (86 Bartholdi Ave, Butler, NJ 07405). A
funeral service will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at
the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at
12:00 PM at the Mt Rest Cemetery (15 Kakeout Rd, Butler, NJ 07405) with
full military honors.
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Calling 77th
Artillery veterans from all periods of
service!
Join
us for a reunion to reconnect with old comrades, share stories, and
celebrate the rich history of the En Garde Falcons
Regiment.
*
Dates: September 17-21, 2025
* Location: Radisson Airport Hotel, Colorado
Springs, Colorado(Same location as Reunion 2022).
* Room rate is $142.16 including tax with daily
breakfast. Call Michelle at (719) 597-7000 for room
reservations.
* Hosted by: Paige Lanier and the active duty 2nd
Battalion, 77th Field Artillery, Fort Carson.
Reconnect
with your fellow "En Garde Falcons" veterans and experience the
camaraderie that only those who have served together can truly
understand. This is a chance to reminisce about your time in the
77th, honor our fallen brothers, and forge new bonds with members of
our regimental family.
More
details to follow soon regarding registration, schedule of events, and
accommodation information. Please save the dates and spread the
word to all 77th Field Artillery veterans you know!
John
Moran
Secretary
77th FAR Association
We look forward to
seeing you in
Colorado Springs!
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