Army 1st Lt. Christopher Rutherford
June 9, 2024
Condolences from Legacy.com
In memory of SFC Greg Rogers, my cousin, who sacrificed his life for something he truly believed in. I honor your memory and I will always remember you as the beautiful, kind soul you were. It was easy to see you had a heart of gold, Greg. It was obvious to anyone who met you. Your spirit was so gentle and kind. We are blessed to have shared your life and you have affected all of us forever. You gave your all for your family and your country. Your bravery and skill as an experienced soldier will never be forgotten. You will always be a HERO in my eyes. Thank you for everything. Eternal love and admiration, Your cousin Jen ~ Jen Mulvaney, Floyds Knobs, Indiana
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Rodgers, I do not have the words to express the sadness I feel, I can only say that I am very appreciative for the dedicated service and sacrifices that have been made by you and Sergeant 1st Class Gregory Rodgers. It was just todays, Veterans day 11/11/2007, that I learned that Sergeant 1st. Class Rodgers had passed. I was an infantry soldier that served under then Drill Sergeant Gregory Rodgers while he was assigned to the 2/19 Infantry Training Battalion at Ft. Benning Georgia ( Other cadre members were Drill Sergeant Dante Mabry and Drill Sergeant Gerrick). I have a lot of good memories that revolve around a very caring and disciplined Drill Sergeant, Drill Sergeant Gregory Rodgers. He never wavered from making us the best infantry soldiers that he could. I often reflect on the time I spent in training and remember all the lessons i have learned, especially those taught by Drill Sergeant Rodgers. He in many ways has formed me into what I have become today. He took charge of me in a very formative period of my life and helped transform me into a very civic minded selfless individual. I feel the loss of this soldier and friend. Although I was never on a first name basis with him or ever had the chance to work with him after training, I have and will always value what he has given me as priceless, and although I never had a chance to thank him, Today, all I can do is wish that I could have. I have and will always consider him a lifelong friend. 2/19 “Rock Force” ~ Ed Smith, San Jose, California
Rest in peace Warrior, Friend, Brother. You were the best friend I had at Camp Corregidor. The first Currahee I met when you moved into our barracks. You really cared about people, all people. You were there for me whenever I needed an ear as I hope I was for you. The long conversations we had in the barracks helped keep me grounded, when most people didn’t have time, didn’t understand, or didn’t care…you did. Even “old” warhorses like us need someone to listen sometimes. When I returned from my mission that night I hoped you would get back from yours early enough so we could go to breakfast. When your guys came back and told me we stood by the barracks in a huddle and cried. I’m not sure if it was for you or ourselves. I guess both. We miss you, but we know your reunited with your wife and that gives us comfort. I know how much you missed her. My prayers go out for your family. Greg, I still talk to you every day, I hope you’re still listening. ~ Sgt. John McGhee, Kulpmont, Pennsylvania
