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Concordia Lutheran Alumni Tribute Benches

2 granite benches are being donated and dedicated to memorialize 2 Concordia Alumni who were killed in action defending our freedom.  These benches were donated in honor of SSG Kevin Pape and 1LT Neale Shank by students at Concordia Grade School and Concordia Lutheran High School; where both were alumni.

SSG Kevin Pape

United States Army, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

Born February 5th, 1980.  Killed in action on November 16th, 2010.

Kevin was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor, Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Neale was a loving son, husband, and father.  Faithful servant.  Proud patriot.

Greater love has no one than this: that he lay down his life for his friends.  John 15:13

1LT Neale M. Shank

Army 1st Lt. Neale M. Shank was born April 26th, 1981.  He attended Concordia Lutheran Grade School, Concordia Lutheran High School, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.  He died serving his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom on March 31st. 2007.

He was a beloved son, brother, friend, and fellow soldier.

A friend commented, "The only thing bigger than Neale's integrity, work ethic, and drive; was his sense of humor."

If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31