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Brandon Aaron Barrett, 27, died on Wednesday, May 5th 2010, serving his country in Afghanistan. He has recently been posthumously promoted from the rank of first lieutenant to captain by the United States Marine Corps. Barrett was born January 21st, 1983 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He spent his childhood befriending everyone he met, playing sports, and dreaming of becoming a soldier for the United States military. Brandon graduated from Marion High School in 2001, and he was proudly accepted into the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated in 2006, joined the Marine Corps, and was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant on May 26, 2008. Barrett was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. He deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from March to October 2008 and again in December 2009. Barrett's awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and NATO International Security Assistance Force Medal. Brandon "Bull" Barrett was an outstanding athlete, an avid outdoorsman and a natural leader. He confronted every task with enthusiasm and accepted each responsibility with dignity. His passionate commitment to the Marine Corps and to his troops was insurmountable. Those who knew him will remember his loyalty and his dedication to friendship most of all. His eyes held no prejudice, and he greeted everyone with a smile. Brandon kept the city of Marion, Indiana closest to his heart, returning home on nearly every leave. To its citizens and to the countless numbers of lives that he touched, Brandon Barrett will forever be remembered as a hero. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Barrett; his father, Brett Barrett; his sisters, Ashley and Taylor Barrett; his brother, Brock Barrett; and his grandmother, Carmen Johnson. Additional survivors include several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday May 14th, 2010 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Marion High School Bill Green Athletic Arena, 750 W. 26th Street, Marion, IN 46953. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 15th, 2010, also at the MHS Bill Green Athletic Arena. The burial service will follow at Gardens of Memory, 11201 S. Marion Rd. 35 Marion, IN 46952. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for those wishing to contribute to a memorial and scholarship fund in Brandon's name. Please send contributions to: STAR Wealth Management Capt. Brandon A. Barrett Memorial Fund 3610 River Crossing Parkway - Suite 190 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Local arrangements are being handled by Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Avenue, Marion, IN
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