Thomas J Farrell
78 posts


There is no greater force against evil in the world than the love of a woman and a man in marriage. 9 kids, 27 years, still in love. Happy anniversary, Rachel!❤️



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At 18 years old, Shannon Smith Kent joined the Navy and stepped up for a deployment in Iraq, working alongside a Special Operations team to hunt down terrorist threats. Fast forward to 2013, and Shannon was pushing through rigorous training with top-tier forces in a selective program, where she crossed paths with Joe Kent, the man who'd become her spouse. They got married on Christmas Eve in 2014 and soon had two boys. Even with her young family, Shannon powered through, completing her undergraduate degree, competing in marathons, and staying committed to high-level military roles. When thyroid cancer hit in 2016, it barely slowed her down; she was back on duty right after her operation. Her dream was to earn a doctorate in psychology to help vets dealing with PTSD, but Navy rules, pointing to her medical past, stood in the way of the program. Undeterred, she lobbied Congress for reforms, and those updates eventually came through. In 2018, she headed out to Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. Tragically, on January 16, 2019, a suicide attack in Manbij claimed her life, along with those of Green Beret Jonathan Farmer, civilian Scott Wirtz, and contractor Ghadir Taher. She was 33 years old. Her memorial at the Naval Academy chapel overflowed with those paying respects. She was elevated to Senior Chief Petty Officer after her passing and awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, among others. #MilitaryFriday #RIP





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