CPT Alfred Atlee Allard

CPT Alfred Atlee Allard, son of Alfred Atlee Allard and Rita Marie (Kruckemeyer) Rozek, was born December 30, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in the Harrison Township in Michigan and graduated from school in L’anse Creuse. After graduation, Alfred attended Northern Michigan University and graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology. In 2006, he also obtained his Master’s Degree in Organizational and Business Security Management through Webster University. From 1985 until 1991, Alfred served in the United States Air Force. He then entered the United States Army and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant through the Officer Candidate Course at Ft. Benning, Georgia in September 2002. He has served faithfully and obtained the rank of Captain. Throughout his military career in the Air Force and the Army, he has earned several awards and commendations; some of which include the Bronze Star, Army Accommodation Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2), Korea Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Air Force Non-Commissioned Training Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and the Air Force Training Ribbon. He has served in Korea and Iraq and at various other bases. On May 27, 2007, Alfred was united in marriage to Jeanine Lee Johnston in Pulaski County, Missouri. They have shared the past several years together and many wonderful memories. In his spare time, Alfred was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed football and hockey. He also enjoyed rollerblading, biking, taking photographs and traveling. He and Jeanine were able to travel to several different places and he loved seeing new places. He loved his pets and enjoyed playing with them. Most importantly, he treasured the times spent with his family and friends. Alfred passed away at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital of Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri having attained the age of 45 years and 19 days. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Alfred leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Jeanine Allard of the home; his mother: Rita Rozek and her husband William of Harrison Township, MI; two sisters: Kimberly Ann Bailey of Mt. Sterling, KY and Calleen E. Tatum of Harbor Woods, MI; 5 step siblings; 2 nephews; 3 nieces; 1 aunt; several other relatives and friends. Alfred was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Atlee Allard on May 25, 2006. Services with military honors were held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Chaplain (MAJ) Jeff Jay officiating. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

CPT Alfred Atlee Allard

December 30, 1966 - January 18, 2012