Corl-Gaynier AMVETS POST 1942 in Memory of Pfc. Hario

Pfc. Eric W. Hario of Monroe, Michigan, was a 2008 graduate of Monroe High School where he played football and wrestling. His dream was to serve in the United States Army and about two weeks after graduation he enlisted. He completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, as an infantryman. After graduating from the Basic Airborne Course there, he was assigned to the Ranger Indoctrination Program also at Fort Benning. Upon graduation from the Ranger Indoctrination Program, he was assigned to Company A, 1sst Bn., 75th Ranger Regiment in January 2009 where he served as a grenadier.

His military education includes the Basic Airborne Course and the Ranger Indoctrination Program. His awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Parachutist Badge. Eric died at the age of 19 while serving in the military in Afghanistan.