CONNOR J. BEDNARZYK
October 4, 2017
Name:
CPT Connor Bednarzyk
Hometown:
Doylestown, PA
DOB:
16-October-92
DOP:
7-Sep-18
Entered Service:
Deployments:
Units:
1st Bn, 41st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, and 3rd Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment
Education:
Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course, Basic Airborne School, U.S. Air Assault School, the U.S. Army Ranger School, and the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 2 Course
Awards & Decorations:
The Ranger Tab, Air Assault Badge, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Expert Infantryman�s Badge, the Army Achievement Medal w/ 1 Oak Leaf Custer, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the NATO Medal
Survived By:
Honoree Bio:
CPT Connor Bednarzyk was a dedicated U.S. Army Ranger assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, GA. On September 7, 2018, he tragically lost his life in a single tactical vehicle accident. Throughout his three-year Army career, Connor distinguished himself through exceptional leadership, skill, and a fierce commitment to serving his country.
A 2015 graduate of Penn State University, Connor earned a degree in Security Risk Analysis. He attended PSU on an ROTC scholarship and graduated in the top 10% of all ROTC graduates throughout the U.S.
Known for his athleticism, Connor was a three-sport athlete in high school and a boxer in college. His love for competition and leadership skills seamlessly translated into his military service. His peers and superiors admired him for his competitive spirit, dedication, and ability to bring out the best in others. Always ready to take on new challenges, he was often the first to volunteer for difficult tasks, eager to work alongside his brothers in arms.
Connor had a natural gift for bringing people together and loved spending time with his friends and family. His infectious sense of fun and love for life balanced his relentless drive to lead and learn from those around him. Outside of his military career, he loved music, playing the piano, and teaching himself to play the guitar. He cherished his time with his friends and family, and his warmth, humility, and fun-loving nature left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Though his life was tragically cut short, Connor’s legacy as a leader, a warrior, and a friend continue to inspire those who served alongside him and all who had the privilege of knowing him. We continue to say his name and move forward with him.
