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http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jul/27/church-shooting-leaves-several-injured/
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jul/28/sunday-of-sorrow/
Greg McKendry is my uncle. Greg died this morning in Knoxville, Tennessee.
I am a retired U.S. Navy sailor, when I was stationed at Naval Air Station Millington, Tennessee. He would drive over from Arkansas and pick me up on a Friday and take me back to his home in Arkansas for some rest and relaxation.
Over the years he and my aunt would open their doors for me. Even when I stopped by unannounced, they would give me a place to sleep and food to eat.
At one point, I was stationed in Japan, and Uncle Greg came over for a business trip. We got together and toured parts of Tokyo together.
Last year, I retired from the United States Navy and both my aunt and uncle came to see the ceremony.
My Uncle was always there; he would be there to assist a helping hand whenever and wherever needed.
Uncle Greg, I love you and I will miss you !
Greg McKendry was a hero before yesterday's actions. He helped so many people and would give the shirt off his back to help all those that he could.
(picture taken July 2005, Greg McKendry is on the left)
(This photo is copyrighted by Timothy J. Smeggil 2008. No copies may be used without written permission from Timothy J. Smeggil.)
