Interment for Colonel (Ret.) Glenn Snodgrass will be June 25, 2024, 1 p.m., at Arlington National Cemetery. The address is 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, Virginia. If attending, please go to the Administration Building and not the Fort Myer Chapel. Follow the directions of the guards as you approach. There is a 100% photo ID check. Please arrive at the cemetery by 12:15 p.m. Vehicles will be lined up adjacent to the Administration Building.

There will be a reception at the Army Navy Country Club following the service. The Club’s address is 1700 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202.

If you plan on attending the reception, please RSVP to Tom Smart no later than June 17 at Tom.smart28@gmail.com. An RSVP is necessary to ensure that we have space at the Army Navy Country Club for the reception.

Thomas (Tom) Scarbath, beloved husband, father, brother, and Opa, passed away on May 7, 2024 in Newport News, Virginia at the age of 70. Tom was born on March 1, 1954 at Prince George’s hospital in Cheverly, Maryland to Marilyn and John (Jack) Scarbath, and he was the eldest of two children.

After moving from South Carolina to the family farm in Rising Sun, Maryland, he attended grade school at Good Shepherd in Perryville, MD and John Carroll High School in BelAir, MD, where he was a 3-sport star, playing football, basketball, and
track. His senior year was highlighted by earning the titles of all-state quarterback and state champion in the 4×100 relay.

Tom’s athletic skills earned him a full scholarship to the University of Maryland, where he continued to shine on the football field. Notably, his performance included throwing four touchdown passes against the Naval Academy, contributing to a significant victory. Following his collegiate career, Tom played semi-professional football for the Baltimore Bears.

Tom worked as a Manager for Ezrine Tire Company before assuming the role of General Manager at Merchant Tire Company in Manassas, Virginia. In 1984, he left his job behind to serve his country and joined the Army. He obtained his top choice on his dream list when he was stationed in Germany with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

It was in Germany that Tom met the love of his life, Petra, on a blind date in 1985. They fell in love quickly and married a year later in Roskilde, Denmark on May 29, 1986, followed by a family ceremony in Germany six months later. Together, they welcomed their daughter, Sara, in 1987, and their son, Derek, in 1988.

Tom left the Army in 1994 after reaching the rank of Staff Sergeant and went on to continue serving the army as a civilian until his retirement. Tom and Petra raised their children in Germany until 2004 when they relocated to Williamsburg, Virginia, where Tom continued supporting the Army as the Range Support Manager for TRADOC at
Fort Eustis until his retirement in 2020.

Tom was an amazing father to his children and supported them in all their hobbies and passions. He attended every soccer game and was always willing to help with homework or lend an ear. Tom embodied the best of qualities: unconditional love, an unending well of patience, a plethora of generosity that was felt by family and co- workers alike, and a wonderful sense of humor. Tom loved the beach and traveling through Europe; and in his last years, he especially enjoyed TV Crime Dramas.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lynn Scarbath; his mother-in-law, Edith Sievernich; and his beloved grandchildren, Bodhi and Dean Scarbath. He is survived by his loving wife, Petra; his children, Sara Lane (husband, Brad) and Derek Scarbath (wife, Hillary); his brother, Blair Scarbath (wife, Mary); his adoring grandchildren, Xavier, Caleb, Emmeline, Sophie, Lenni, and Isla; and his nieces and nephews, Zach, Katie, Michael, and Emma.

Services honoring Tom’s life were held at Bucktrout Funeral Home in Williamsburg, VA on May 25, 2024. Tom’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. The family kindly requests any donations be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, which is an organization close to their hearts.

From Jose G Rodriguez, HHT 2/11 ACR, 2003 – 2006:

It’s with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of our Combat Brother, Barry Garman Jr. We served side by side in 2/11 ACR and deployed to FOB Kalsu, Iraq in 2005 with HHT 2/11 for communication support.

Barry, 38, from Hixson, TN, passed away on May 13, 2024. He was a stalwart member of Middle Valley Baptist Church, and he dedicated 20 years of his life to the U.S. Army, earning campaign ribbons for his service in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Barry’s passions were clear — his four boys, fishing, and his five yorkies. He leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Annette Garman; and his sons Joseph and Jaxon Garman, and Christopher and Brenden Casas. He’s also survived by his parents Barry and Diana Garman, Sr., and sisters Jenny (Walter) Shaffer, Bunny Garman, and Dilynn Garman.

An addition was recently made to the Blackhorse memorial at Fort Moore, Georgia. The memorial lists the killed in action (KIA) for the Regiment. The original memorial listed the KIA from Vietnam. Several years later, the KIA from the Regiment in World War II and the two cavalry reconnaissance squadrons of the regiment (36th and 44th ) were added. Then the fallen from the Philippine Insurrection, the Gulf War, and Iraqi Freedom were added. With the exception of the Philippine Insurrection, all of the other campaigns also listed fallen from units that were attached to the Regiment (such as the 9th Army Ordnance Team from World War II; the 919th Engineers and 33rd Chemical Detachment from Vietnam; and the 155th Infantry Regiment from Iraq).

What was missing was the 712th Tank Battalion from World War II, which was constituted entirely from 3rd Battalion, 11th Cavalry Regiment at the start of World War II. The veterans of the 712th published a book, Tanks for the Memories: The 712th Tank Battalion in World War II. That book contained three chapters about life in the 11th Cavalry before the war and during the transition to the 712th Tank Battalion. Fortunately, it also contained a list of the battalion’s KIA in World War II that allowed us to create a plaque to commemorate their losses. It was also fortunate that the memorial to World War II’s losses only occupied three sides of the memorial, so a place was already available to add the 712th. Below are two photos of the addition to the memorial

This photo was in the May 2024 E-News, and the following additional information was provided by LTC (Ret.) Andy O’Brien (Fulda 1986-1990).

(from left to right)
COL George S. Patton Jr., Commander, 11th ACR
LTC Merritte W. Ireland, Commander, 1st Squadron, 11th ACR
LTC Lee E. Duke, Commander, 2d Squadron, 11th ACR
LTC John W. McEnery, Commander, 3d Squadron, 11th ACR
Major John C. “Doc” Bahnsen Jr., Commander, Air Cavalry Troop, 11th ACR

November 1, 1968 through January 31, 1969:

Operation TOM THANG (Phase II) with Regimental HQ located at BIEN HOA (YT024U7). 1st Squadron (-) was OPCON CMAC to provide RHF vie TAN SON NHUT (XT581897).

On January 16, 1st Squadron (-) moved to Blackhorse Base Camp to take up security and RRF missions DS 18th ARVN Div.

The latest project for Blackhorse Restore, headed by Bill Hutton, was the May 2024 repainting of the M48 in Pattons’ Park at Fort Moore, Georgia.

Before

After

The Restoration Crew — back row, L to R: Kris Thompson, Tom Quinn, Jon Quinn, Jerry Weiland, Steve Redgrave, Bob Mark, Ed Messer, John Heck, Katie Heck, Kenneth Batton, Michael Wieland, and Marcie Batton. In front: Doc Jim McEvers and Gary Galloway. Not pictured: Angie Galloway.

A big Blackhorse Thank You to Bill Hutton and the entire crew for a job well done!

From Melvin Allen Tukes (tukesm@bellsouth.net): I am trying to find the names of two troopers in C Troop, 1/11th ACR; Fulda, Germany; 1976-1978. One of them overdosed, and one was accidentally killed at Graf.

If anyone can provide this information, please contact Melvin at his email.

The following plaque was designed and funded by the Blackhorse Association.

A special thanks to the following individuals who were responsible for the design of the plaque and coordinating its installation:

Glenn Snodgrass – Fiddlers Green RIP Mark Neukom
Rondo Jackson
Scott Harrison
Jeff Corbin
Don Snedeker
Bob Hurt
Bill Hutton
Dan Caughey
An Anonymous Donor

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