WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!! CPL FARRELL GILLIAM LIMA COMPANY WIA January 5, 2011 SANGIN, AFGHANISTAN Written by Lisa Gilliam: Cpl Farrell A. Gilliam was born on 26 September 1988 in Chico, CA. He dreamed of being a Marine since he was in the 4th grade, and enlisted during his Senior year of high school as part of the early enlistment program. He attended boot camp at MCRD, San Diego, CA. and attained distinction as Company High Shooter during the rifle qualification phase of training out performing 800 other Marines. He was then transferred to Comp Pendleton, CA where he attended the School of Infantry and was assigned the military occupation skill as a Rifleman (PMOS 0311).Farrell was assigned with 1st Baattalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, where he served as a Rifleman until 2009 when he attended Scout Sniper School. Upon completion, he was assigned to SSP on the 13Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS New Orleans. Upon completion of his sea tour, he volunterred to go to Afghanistan and was assigned to the 3/5 battalion, Lima Company, where he again attained the distinction of Company high Shooter. He was deployed Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in October 2010. On January 5, 2011 Farrell sustained catastrophic injuries after stepping on an IED on a dismounted patrol, He He spent 2 1/2 months at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda Maryland and 6 months at the poly trauma unit in Palo Alto, CA. After 9 months in the hospital he was cleared for Rehab - and it was off to the Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio Texas. Farrell had an amazing spirit, and he conquered every battle that was put before him. He never quit, he never said no, he never made excuses. He was a bright light, a loving son and brother, a fearless warrior and a great example of a true Marine. He is survived by his Father Michael Gilliam of Ridgecrest, CA, His mother, Lisa Gilliam of Fresno, CA, his Brother, Daniel Lorente of Irvine, CA, and two sisters - Sarah and Erin Gilliam of Fresno.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 21:22:50 +0000
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