Remembering Lt Freehan's Sacrifice | Augusta Georgia News

A fallen hero, First Lieutenant Tyler James Freehan, 25, of Bryan County, Georgia, died in service during a mission in Jordan on July 18th. A decorated U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command soldier, he earned the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Combat Action Badge. Governor Kemp has ordered Georgia’s flags to fly at half-staff on August 7th — the day of his funeral at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton — honoring his sacrifice. Freehan will be posthumously promoted to Captain and awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, recognizing his valor and ultimate sacrifice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a480b895f36b3ab