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The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Religious Support Office team was recognized on Kleber Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, March 26, for support they provided following the unexpected passing of a host nation teammate and long-standing employee of the garrison.
Three Soldiers from the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz RSO team — Maj. Craig Poole, community chaplain, Staff Sgt. Samcess Fofanah, RSO noncommissioned officer in charge, and Specialist Yuri Li, RSO funds technician — offered spiritual and emotional support to Logistics Readiness Center Rheinland-Pfalz employees and family members of Michael Weis, who passed away Feb. 19. They provided grief support and counseling and opened the chapel for a remembrance ceremony providing a forum for LRC RP leaders to present a posthumous award to the family.
Col. Ernest Lane, commander of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, presented the RSO team with coins in recognition and appreciation for their demonstration of strength, resilience and compassion during a difficult time.
“On behalf of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade, I extend my heartfelt thanks to the RSO team,” Lane said. “Your efforts provided much-needed comfort and support to the LRC team and the Weis family. Your actions truly made a difference.”
James Charette, LRC RP director, said the loss of their colleague is deeply felt.
“Today’s coin presentation ceremony is about the power of community,” Charette said. “We all came together to provide vital support during a difficult time, and that’s what truly matters.”
