Green Beret Sgt. Maj. James G. Sartor, a resident of Woodmen Hills, served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was killed July 13 in Afghanistan. Sartor, age 40, was on his seventh tour.His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Joint Service Commendation Medal. His posthumous awards include the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.Sgt. Maj. Sartor was honored with a procession and candlelight ceremony in Falcon.
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| Sgt. Maj. James G. Sartor |
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| Peyton Geiser, age 3, Karrington Kate Geiser, age 2, and Brighton Geiser, age 3, of Falcon hold their flags in front of a sign for the family at the July 16 procession in honor of Sgt. Maj. Ryan Sartor. |
 | | Folks lined the highway to pay tribute to Sgt. Maj. Ryan Sartor. |  | | Julie May and daughter Sami May stand with their signs of support for Sgt. Maj. Ryan Sartor. |
|  | | The community tree was the gathering spot for the July 17 candlelit vigil for Sgt. Maj. Ryan Sartor. |
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