LTC Thomas L. Crotty of San Antonio passed away on October 22, 2010 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 29, 1958 to Leo and Virginia Crotty.
Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Manhattan College, Bronx, New York and received his Master of Science Degree from the University of Oklahoma.
LTC Crotty enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1989 as an Infantryman, completed Officer Candidate School and was appointed Medical Service Corps Officer in 1990. He served as a Sniper, Platoon leader, Company Commander, Aide-de camp, S-3, Marksmanship Instructor and ARNG Future Plans officer. In his last assignment, LTC Crotty was the Senior Army National Guard Advisor to the Southern Regional Medical Command. He received a Bronze Star Medal for his service with the 45th Infantry Brigade during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan as an Embedded Training Team leader. In addition LTC Crotty received the Legion of Merit Award, Combat Medic Badge, Distinguished Member of the AMEDD Regiment, and two Meritorious Service Medals. He was an expert marksman and competed in numerous Army National Guard marksmanship competitions.
As a civilian, Tom served as a paramedic and police officer in Norman, Oklahoma, as a Recreation Supervisor and Parole Officer for the State of Oklahoma and as a civilian marksmanship instructor in Iraq. He was an avid cyclist and was a driving force behind organizing the National Guard cycling club. Tom loved fly fishing, hunting and camping. Tom is a former member of Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, Oklahoma and is a current member of Journey Fellowship in San Antonio.
Tom was a faithful husband, loving father, and a servant of the Lord. He is preceded in death by his father, Leo Francis Crotty and his brother, Donald Crotty. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Stephanie Crotty; children, Caitlyn, Taryn, and Teague Crotty; mother, Virginia Crotty; brothers, Chris Crotty and Jim Crotty; sister, Patricia Kiernan; numerous nieces, nephews, special friends, and other loving family members.
Published in Express-News on October 28, 2010
Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Manhattan College, Bronx, New York and received his Master of Science Degree from the University of Oklahoma.
LTC Crotty enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1989 as an Infantryman, completed Officer Candidate School and was appointed Medical Service Corps Officer in 1990. He served as a Sniper, Platoon leader, Company Commander, Aide-de camp, S-3, Marksmanship Instructor and ARNG Future Plans officer. In his last assignment, LTC Crotty was the Senior Army National Guard Advisor to the Southern Regional Medical Command. He received a Bronze Star Medal for his service with the 45th Infantry Brigade during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan as an Embedded Training Team leader. In addition LTC Crotty received the Legion of Merit Award, Combat Medic Badge, Distinguished Member of the AMEDD Regiment, and two Meritorious Service Medals. He was an expert marksman and competed in numerous Army National Guard marksmanship competitions.
As a civilian, Tom served as a paramedic and police officer in Norman, Oklahoma, as a Recreation Supervisor and Parole Officer for the State of Oklahoma and as a civilian marksmanship instructor in Iraq. He was an avid cyclist and was a driving force behind organizing the National Guard cycling club. Tom loved fly fishing, hunting and camping. Tom is a former member of Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, Oklahoma and is a current member of Journey Fellowship in San Antonio.
Tom was a faithful husband, loving father, and a servant of the Lord. He is preceded in death by his father, Leo Francis Crotty and his brother, Donald Crotty. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Stephanie Crotty; children, Caitlyn, Taryn, and Teague Crotty; mother, Virginia Crotty; brothers, Chris Crotty and Jim Crotty; sister, Patricia Kiernan; numerous nieces, nephews, special friends, and other loving family members.
Published in Express-News on October 28, 2010
LTC Thomas L. Crotty of San Antonio passed away on October 22, 2010 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 29, 1958 to Leo and Virginia Crotty.
Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Manhattan College, Bronx, New York and received his Master of Science Degree from the University of Oklahoma.
LTC Crotty enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1989 as an Infantryman, completed Officer Candidate School and was appointed Medical Service Corps Officer in 1990. He served as a Sniper, Platoon leader, Company Commander, Aide-de camp, S-3, Marksmanship Instructor and ARNG Future Plans officer. In his last assignment, LTC Crotty was the Senior Army National Guard Advisor to the Southern Regional Medical Command. He received a Bronze Star Medal for his service with the 45th Infantry Brigade during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan as an Embedded Training Team leader. In addition LTC Crotty received the Legion of Merit Award, Combat Medic Badge, Distinguished Member of the AMEDD Regiment, and two Meritorious Service Medals. He was an expert marksman and competed in numerous Army National Guard marksmanship competitions.
As a civilian, Tom served as a paramedic and police officer in Norman, Oklahoma, as a Recreation Supervisor and Parole Officer for the State of Oklahoma and as a civilian marksmanship instructor in Iraq. He was an avid cyclist and was a driving force behind organizing the National Guard cycling club. Tom loved fly fishing, hunting and camping. Tom is a former member of Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, Oklahoma and is a current member of Journey Fellowship in San Antonio.
Tom was a faithful husband, loving father, and a servant of the Lord. He is preceded in death by his father, Leo Francis Crotty and his brother, Donald Crotty. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Stephanie Crotty; children, Caitlyn, Taryn, and Teague Crotty; mother, Virginia Crotty; brothers, Chris Crotty and Jim Crotty; sister, Patricia Kiernan; numerous nieces, nephews, special friends, and other loving family members.
Published in Express-News on October 28, 2010
Tom graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Manhattan College, Bronx, New York and received his Master of Science Degree from the University of Oklahoma.
LTC Crotty enlisted in the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1989 as an Infantryman, completed Officer Candidate School and was appointed Medical Service Corps Officer in 1990. He served as a Sniper, Platoon leader, Company Commander, Aide-de camp, S-3, Marksmanship Instructor and ARNG Future Plans officer. In his last assignment, LTC Crotty was the Senior Army National Guard Advisor to the Southern Regional Medical Command. He received a Bronze Star Medal for his service with the 45th Infantry Brigade during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan as an Embedded Training Team leader. In addition LTC Crotty received the Legion of Merit Award, Combat Medic Badge, Distinguished Member of the AMEDD Regiment, and two Meritorious Service Medals. He was an expert marksman and competed in numerous Army National Guard marksmanship competitions.
As a civilian, Tom served as a paramedic and police officer in Norman, Oklahoma, as a Recreation Supervisor and Parole Officer for the State of Oklahoma and as a civilian marksmanship instructor in Iraq. He was an avid cyclist and was a driving force behind organizing the National Guard cycling club. Tom loved fly fishing, hunting and camping. Tom is a former member of Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, Oklahoma and is a current member of Journey Fellowship in San Antonio.
Tom was a faithful husband, loving father, and a servant of the Lord. He is preceded in death by his father, Leo Francis Crotty and his brother, Donald Crotty. He is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Stephanie Crotty; children, Caitlyn, Taryn, and Teague Crotty; mother, Virginia Crotty; brothers, Chris Crotty and Jim Crotty; sister, Patricia Kiernan; numerous nieces, nephews, special friends, and other loving family members.
Published in Express-News on October 28, 2010
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