After what seems like an eternity, Shane is finally coming home to Michigan.
Shane's Arrival
Shane is being flown in to Selfridge Air National Guard Base on Sunday, November 14, at approximately 9:30 a.m. His arrival at Selfridge will be a private family service. From there, he will be escorted to the funeral home.
Funeral Home Visitation
Visitation will be held at Gendernalik Funeral Home in New Baltimore, Michigan. The funeral home is located at 35259 Twenty-Three Mile Road, New Baltimore, MI 48047.
Visitation will take place on the following dates:
Monday, November 15 from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 16 from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Shane's Funeral
Shane's funeral will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Marine City, Michigan. Reverend Ronald Jozwiak will be presiding. The church is located at 601 South Water Street, Marine City, MI 48039.
The funeral will take place on Wednesday, November 17.
Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Shane's Internment
Burial will be Thursday, November 18 at 12:30 p.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, located at 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan.
Pfc Shane M. Reifert
Shane during a sweep of the Shuryak Valley, approximately 3 weeks before he was killed. Photo Credit: PFC Sean Stromback
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Reporters, the Media, Articles on Shane
Reporters are an interesting breed. One of my close friends is a former reporter and an incredibly kind, even-keeled individual, but I've been learning over the past few days that there are other types of reporters. In the 24-hour news cycle we live in, I can appreciate the need to push stories out. But bothering my extended family because papers are impatient to get a story out while we were in Delaware seemed offensive. One reporter whose call I was returning impatiently asked, "Who are you, again?" She did not get comments from me or my family.
The Times Herald initially had an article written by Liz Shepard that did a great disservice to Shane and my family. However, yesterday I had the privilege of speaking with Crystal Garcia. She was very kind and did not mince any of my words in her beautiful article, which is linked to below. I think that her article captures the spirit of Shane and that he would have approved.
Click "read more" for The Times Herald Link and another link to a Fox 2 News report.
The Times Herald initially had an article written by Liz Shepard that did a great disservice to Shane and my family. However, yesterday I had the privilege of speaking with Crystal Garcia. She was very kind and did not mince any of my words in her beautiful article, which is linked to below. I think that her article captures the spirit of Shane and that he would have approved.
Click "read more" for The Times Herald Link and another link to a Fox 2 News report.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Funeral Arrangements
At this time, we do not yet have funeral arrangements for Shane. But as soon as this information is available, we will be alerting everyone to the details.
Donate in Shane's Memory
Many have started to inquire if they can send flowers and to what location.
My family and I have discussed this option and have decided that, in lieu of flowers, we will be accepting donations that will directly benefit Shane's brothers.
While Shane's fight has ended, his brothers are still fighting in Afghanistan out of the 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, of the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. 100% of the donations will purchase these brave men equipment, gear, clothing (such as gloves or other cold weather gear), or anything else that would benefit them as they continue their fight in Afghanistan. We feel that this is what Shane would have truly wanted. My family and I will be personally overseeing that your donations are getting supplies that Shane's brothers need.
Donors should be aware that donations may be used to support other soldiers, dependent upon the number received.
How Can I Donate?
You can donate directly via this blog site, using the PayPal "Donate Now" button.
1. Click the "Donate Now" button, located on the right hand side of the screen.
2. Enter your donation amount.
3. Click "Update Total."
4. If you have a PayPal account, use the "Log In to PayPal" box and enter your account information.
5. If you will be donating by credit card, click "Continue" under the text "Don't have a PayPal account" in order to donate.
UPDATE
If you do not have a credit card or PayPal account but still wish to make a donation, you can make the check out to Kathleen Reifert (my and Shane's mom) and send it to:
105 Fairbanks
Suite 200
Marine City, MI 48039
Please be aware that even though the check is to my mom, this is at this time the donations are going into a joint back account she shares with my brother. 100% of all donations will directly benefit Shane's brothers who are still fighting.
My family and I have discussed this option and have decided that, in lieu of flowers, we will be accepting donations that will directly benefit Shane's brothers.
While Shane's fight has ended, his brothers are still fighting in Afghanistan out of the 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, of the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. 100% of the donations will purchase these brave men equipment, gear, clothing (such as gloves or other cold weather gear), or anything else that would benefit them as they continue their fight in Afghanistan. We feel that this is what Shane would have truly wanted. My family and I will be personally overseeing that your donations are getting supplies that Shane's brothers need.
Donors should be aware that donations may be used to support other soldiers, dependent upon the number received.
How Can I Donate?
You can donate directly via this blog site, using the PayPal "Donate Now" button.
1. Click the "Donate Now" button, located on the right hand side of the screen.
2. Enter your donation amount.
3. Click "Update Total."
4. If you have a PayPal account, use the "Log In to PayPal" box and enter your account information.
5. If you will be donating by credit card, click "Continue" under the text "Don't have a PayPal account" in order to donate.
UPDATE
If you do not have a credit card or PayPal account but still wish to make a donation, you can make the check out to Kathleen Reifert (my and Shane's mom) and send it to:
105 Fairbanks
Suite 200
Marine City, MI 48039
Please be aware that even though the check is to my mom, this is at this time the donations are going into a joint back account she shares with my brother. 100% of all donations will directly benefit Shane's brothers who are still fighting.
Gone But Never Forgotten
My name is Elizabeth Reifert and I have created this in memory of my brother, Pfc Shane Michael Reifert. Shane died on November 6, 2010 in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan. He died while fighting with his brothers of the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, out of Fort Campbell.
PFC Shane M. Reifert was fighting at the tip of the spear in the War on Terror at COP Able Main, a small, rugged outpost in the Peche River Valley. He and his Brothers of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Co, 1/327 101 ABN engaged the enemy on a daily basis. They were recently part of a complete sweep of the Shuryak Valley where they killed or captured a long list of high value targets with the entire US Force coming out of it intact. They also were involved in Operation Strong Eagle and Strong Eagle II where there was very heavy fighting.
Shane served as the platoon RTO for the first 5 months of his deployment and trained his replacement for that job before he came home on leave in late September. We are grateful for the time we had with him while he was on leave. When he returned to Afghanistan, he reverted back to his original position a grenadier on a fire team which was his desire. He lived to be a front line infantryman.
Shane was my only brother. He was my mother, Kitty Reifert's, only son. He was my father, Kurt Reifert's, only son.
PFC Shane M. Reifert was fighting at the tip of the spear in the War on Terror at COP Able Main, a small, rugged outpost in the Peche River Valley. He and his Brothers of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Co, 1/327 101 ABN engaged the enemy on a daily basis. They were recently part of a complete sweep of the Shuryak Valley where they killed or captured a long list of high value targets with the entire US Force coming out of it intact. They also were involved in Operation Strong Eagle and Strong Eagle II where there was very heavy fighting.
Shane served as the platoon RTO for the first 5 months of his deployment and trained his replacement for that job before he came home on leave in late September. We are grateful for the time we had with him while he was on leave. When he returned to Afghanistan, he reverted back to his original position a grenadier on a fire team which was his desire. He lived to be a front line infantryman.
Shane was my only brother. He was my mother, Kitty Reifert's, only son. He was my father, Kurt Reifert's, only son.
He was so very much loved.
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