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Sgt. Brian K. Mowery

  • December 30, 1961 - July 18, 2011
  • Halifax, Pennsylvania
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“Brian , sorry for your loss, he served our country well we all are so proud of him and he will always be apart of our family. ”
1 of 25 | Posted by: Nate and Lydia - Halifax, PA

“I was a driver/trainer with Food Service Specialists in the mid 80's. Brian worked with me on my Pittsburgh runs for a time. I do not remember the...Read More » ”
2 of 25 | Posted by: David B. Patrick, D.C. - PA

“To Sharon and family; My heart goes out to you on your loss.Brian was a good man,I enjoyed visiting you guys and the hunting Brian and I did.God...Read More » ”
3 of 25 | Posted by: Bob Hoffer and family - PA

“If children are a reflection of their parents, then SSG Brian Mowery must have been an outstanding father. Mrs Mowery, Brian, Nichole, Brandon, &...Read More » ”
4 of 25 | Posted by: Joan Popchock - Newport, PA

“I wish to express my sympathy to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless our military for all that they do. ”
5 of 25 | Posted by: Penny Bordner - millersburg, PA

“To your family Sgt. Brian Mowery, while I did not know you, I feel compelled to send sympathies. Your dedication to family and country is enough to...Read More » ”
6 of 25 | Posted by: Sandi Leader Wells - Halifax, PA

“Dear Sharon and Family, It has been our priviledge to know Brian and the love he has for his family, friends, God, and country. I will never forget...Read More » ”
7 of 25 | Posted by: Janet, Dennis, & Javan Ring - PA

“I'm sorry for your loss. My husband and I both worked with Brian and he could make a bad day better. He will be missed. God Bless The Cona's ”
8 of 25 | Posted by: chasity deitch - PA

“SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BRIAN MADE A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL THE SOLDIERS AROUND HIM! ”
9 of 25 | Posted by: ssg wm bonacci - browns mills, NJ

“I roomed with Brian in Kosovo and go to know him well. I used to like playing guitar for him because I knew he liked it. I still tell stories of ...Read More » ”
10 of 25 | Posted by: Bill Nolan - Lancaster, PA

“To the Family of SSgt. Mowery, my thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the many days ahead. My nephew was killed in Iraq in a similar way,...Read More » ”
11 of 25 | Posted by: Jane Perkins - Douglassville, PA

“My thoughts & prayers go out to you. My daughter Sgt. Lindsey Myers was in his unit overseas & is very upset for your family. He is missed by the 131...Read More » ”
12 of 25 | Posted by: Sandy Dragovan - Middletown, PA

“My heart goes out to the family of SGT Brian Mowery. He gave the ultimate sacarfice to keep the USA Safe & Free. Thank you SGT Mowery. You will be...Read More » ”
13 of 25 | Posted by: Rhonda Brown - Halifax, PA

“We are sorry for you loss and appreciate your brave service to keep our country free, a lot has changed in the last 30 or 40 years, but the freedom...Read More » ”
14 of 25 | Posted by: Joseph M. Everett - Lancaster, PA

“nichole and the entire mowery family my heart goes out to all of you.i never met mr mowery in person.thru his daughter nichole telling stories about...Read More » ”
15 of 25 | Posted by: LOU SCHMIDT - mechanicsburg, PA

“Dear Sharon and family, Our prayers go out to all of you and ask that God will comfort you in the days ahead. Your husband and father was a Great...Read More » ”
16 of 25 | Posted by: Guy & Kathy Ridge - Halifax, PA

“Our deepest sympathy to the Mowery family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Sgt. Mowery, you will be missed. ~...Read More » ”
17 of 25 | Posted by: Charlie Co 1-111th FRG - Kutztown, PA

“My deepest sympathy to the Mowery family and to my friend Shawn Mowery your brother is a true Hero. ”
18 of 25 | Posted by: Joseph Breen - PA

“Sharon and Family, I never have met your husband and being the wife of a solider myself makes the pain even more harder for me. I am truly...Read More » ”
19 of 25 | Posted by: sherry - lebanon, PA

“I personally did not know Brian, but my husband SGT. Bill Ruby is in the 131st and all I have heard were good things about him. I am sorry for your...Read More » ”
20 of 25 | Posted by: Tammy Ruby - York, PA

“I am very sorry for your loss and that I never met him. You all make me proud to be an American and proud of our soldiers and their family's. Joel ”
21 of 25 | Posted by: Joel Leach - Halifax, PA

“We want to express our deepest sympathy on your loss. Brian was a wonderful person. Dan and Rachel asked us to offer their sympathies also. We...Read More » ”
22 of 25 | Posted by: Marie and Jerry Smith - PA

“Sharon: We were so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. We know how much he loved the military and his country, and we grieve with you and your family...Read More » ”
23 of 25 | Posted by: Mary Fanucci - PA

“Thank you Sgt Mowery for your service,we are truly grateful. Although I didnt know him personally, Brian's son Brandon and my nephew Michael AKA Bud...Read More » ”
24 of 25 | Posted by: Nancy and Rick Bechtel - Halifax, PA

“Although we did not know Sgt. Mowery or his family, we just wanted to take the opportunity to thank Sgt. Mowery and his family for giving the...Read More » ”
25 of 25 | Posted by: Larry & Judy Snyder - Kissimmee, FL


HALIFAX - Brian Keith Mowery, SSG, 49, of Halifax was killed July 18th near Bagram, Afghanistan while proudly and bravely serving with the 131st Transportation Company of the PA National Guard. His convoy was attacked while transporting needed supplies. He was born on December 30, 1961 the son of Harry E. Mowery of Harrisburg and the late Patricia (McGrath) Mowery. He graduated from Central Dauphin High School, class of 1980. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1979-1985, the PA Army National Guard - Kutztown from 2000-2006, PA Army National Guard - Williamstown from 2010 to the present. He was active during the Kosovo Peacekeeping Mission from 2003-2004, Katrina Relief in 2005, and in Afghanistan since January 2011. He was posthumously promoted to Staff Sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Brian is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon E. Mowery, his sons Brian K. Mowery, II and his wife Emily, and Brandon A. Mowery, both of Halifax his daughters Nichole E. and her husband Samuel Haverl of Tampa, FL, and Kaitlyn N. Mowery of Halifax, grandchildren Ella E. and Harper J. Mowery of Halifax, Mia S. and Ezra K. Haverl of Tampa, FL, brothers Shawn and Michael D. Mowery of Harrisburg, sisters Terry E. Anderson of Harrisburg and Kathy Keifer of Elizabethtown, and many nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation on Monday, August 1st from 6-8:00 PM at Hoover - Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc., Millersburg. A funeral service will be held at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 2nd at 11:00 AM. A funeral procession will form at the Halifax High School parking lot Tuesday morning and will depart there at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. To sign the guestbook go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com