Sergeant Jeremy R. Summers was laid to rest at Battle Grove Cemetery with full military honors on Friday, July 29, 2011. Family, friends, fellow Soldiers, and citizens of Cynthiana bade a fond and honorable farewell to this beloved son. Chaplain (Captain) Bryan Smith delivered the eulogy to the packed funeral parlor, remembering Sergeant Summers' dedication, bravery, and selfless service. After the chaplain's remarks at the gravesite, a 3-volley salute and the playing of taps, bagpiper and Vietnam veteran Chris Paul piped Amazing Grace. Brigadier General Jeffrey N. Colt [Deputy Commanding General (Support), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)] then presented Sergeant Summers' parents, Mike and Laura Jo Summers the US Flag that draped Sergeant Summers' casket. Following General Colt, Lieutenant Colonel Kim Chaney, former Currahee Adjutant (2004-2007), presented the Currahee Battle Flag to Mr. and Mrs. Summers on behalf of the 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association (Airmobile-Air Assault). With flags in hand, the Summers family paid their last respects, leaving long-stemmed red roses near Sergeant Summers' casket as they returned to the processional vehicles.

         

The town of Cynthiana turned out en masse to honor SGT Summers and stand with his family in their time of grief. The streets were lined with US Flags every hundred feet on both sides of the nearly 1.5 mile route from Ware Funeral Home to Battle Grove Ceremony.

Cynthiana residents stand shoulder to shoulder along the funeral procession route to pay their final respects to Sergeant Summers.

SGT Summers' body arrives at Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana on July 29, 2011.

Over 60 Patriot Guard Riders led the funeral procession of Sergeant Jeremy R. Summers to Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana. They stood at attention amidst a sea of flags during the burial ceremony July 29, 2011.