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SSG PATRICK LEE LYBERT
Staff Sergeant Patrick Lee Lybert was born September 29, 1977, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin; son of David and Cheryl(Patrick) Lybert. His big blue eyes and captivating smile grabbed everyone’s heart from the moment birth. Patrick was given his mother’s maiden and middle name. Patrick, his brother Stacy, and their parents resided at the farm of Lee and Susie Riphenburg, where his father was employed. Early years were spent enjoying farm life with Dad and Lee. As a member of both the Marshall Marchers and Cloverland 4-H Clubs he enjoyed showing dairy cattle with his Grandparents Robert and Helen Patrick. In 1983 Patrick, his Mother, and Stacy, moved to Ladysmith. A student of Ladysmith–Hawkins School District, he graduated in 1996. An eager young boy, Patrick joined Cub Scouts and thrived in Scouting. He met every goal and requirement, ultimately achieving Eagle Scout. Throughout his educational career he excelled at his athletic activities. These included Football, Wrestling, Cross Country, and Baseball. If competition was involved, he was there. Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Canoeing were all favorite past times he carried into his Adult years. Following high school, Patrick attended Winona State University, later transferring to LaCrosse Western Technical College, graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2002. Patrick played on the Winona Universtity "Bulldog" Rugby Team and the LaCrosse Men's Rugby Team. He was employed by Shopko as a Loss Prevention Specialist in both the Winona and LaCrosse stores prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army, August 1, 2002. He proudly served his Country with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York. First assigned to the 1-32nd Infantry when deployed to Iraq Sept.2003 to Sept.2004. He then returned to Fort Drum, NY volunteering for a new unit forming, the 3-71 Cavalry (LI) Recon . Patrick deployed to Afghanistan Feb. 12, 2006, where he re-enlisted for another five years. His military education includes Warrior Leaders course, Combat Life Saver Course and Combatives Level 1 Course. Awards and decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Course, Overseas Service Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, and Parachute Badge. . Patrick made the ultimate sacrifice for America and departed this world on June 21, 2006.
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