Army Sergeant Luther Rabon Jr

Army Sergeant Luther W. Rabon Jr., 32, of Lexington, South Carolina, was assigned to the 1221st Engineer Clearance Company, South Carolina Army National Guard, based in Graniteville, South Carolina. He was killed on October 1, 2010, in the Orgun District of Paktika Province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his military vehicle with an improvised explosive device.

Known to family and friends as “Will,” Rabon was born August 21, 1978, in Lexington. He worked at several jobs before finding his calling in the military. He served on the National Guard Honor Guard, paying tribute to fellow service members. His unit deployed to Afghanistan in July 2010, where its mission was to clear dangerous roadways for military convoys. Rabon took great pride in being a soldier and serving his country.

SGT Rabon was remembered for his larger-than-life personality, warm smile, and enthusiastic bear hugs. He enjoyed hunting, boating on the lake, dirt track racing, riding motorcycles, shooting pool, playing golf and spending time with family and friends. He was someone who could brighten even the most difficult day.

SGT Rabon was survived by his wife and four children.