CONFIRMED: SFC David Andrew Troutman, US Army, ADD (227-24) 6 Nov 24
701 Austin Hwy
Terrell Hills, TX 78209
USA
US ARMY – ACTIVE DUTY DEATH
The family of SFC David Andrew Troutman, a US Army (ADD), requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the service and rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
SFC David Andrew Troutman, age 33, from Leola Pa, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2024.
David was born in Lancaster Pa to David & Lisa Troutman on December 2, 1990. He married Abigail Moreno Troutman on December 17, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. They welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Sofia on February 14, 2024.
David attended high school at Conestoga Valley in Lancaster, Pa. He graduated from the University of Nebraska earning a B.S.
SFC David Troutman served in the United States Army with distinction for over 13 years, most notably as a medic in the Special Forces. His most recent assignment was at the US Army Medical Center of Excellence at Fort Sam Houston, Texas where he was a student in the Interservice Physician Assistant Program. His storied career took him to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Ft Bliss, TX, Fort Bragg, NC, and Joint Base Lewis McCord, WA. David also completed a combat deployment to Afghanistan as a Special Forces Combat Medic in 2019-2020.
SFC Troutman received some of the most demanding and specialized training the Army has to offer. In addition to Combat Medic Advanced Individual Training, he attended Airborne School and the Freefall Parachutist Course. He then went on to complete all the rigorous stages of Special Forces Training and Special Operations Combat Medic School. His numerous awards and decorations Include: The Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Superior Unit Award, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, and multiple Certificates of Achievement including a Commander’s Award for Excellence. He was also awarded the following Combat and Special Skill Badges: the Special Force Tab, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Free Fall Parachute Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge – w/Carbine, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge.
David is survived by his wife Abigail Troutman and daughter Sofia Troutman, his parents David and Lisa Troutman, the family of his brother Alexander and Melanie Troutman, the family of his sister Melissa and Brandon Downing and his sisters Crystal Davis and Lauren Troutman.
WEATHER: Hi 73 / Lo 69, 4 % Chance of Rain, 74 % Humidity, Wind: 5 mph NE
REQUESTOR: Johnny G. Sandoval, Family SPOX
STAGING: 12:00 pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Park
1701 Austin Highway
San Antonio, Texas 78218
https://goo.gl/maps/fmSuvQiox3p
BRIEFING: 12:15 pm
SERVICE: 1:00 pm
Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Park
1701 Austin Highway
San Antonio, Texas 78218
https://goo.gl/maps/fmSuvQiox3p
INTERMENT: Will be a cremation and NO burial.
RC: Tom “Tom Cat” Wilson
tomcatwilson2019@gmail.com
FC: Rich “Richie Rich” Pachecano
rich@pachecano.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers