SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION
Chapter 76 - South Florida
“The Green Berets”
Brothers: Just a quick reminder of the funeral services for SGM Roy Reel on Tuesday morning – see WARNING ORDER below.
NOTE: This will be a full military honors burial service with the Honor Guard coming from Miami as well as Airborne Chaplain who give the eulogy.
PLEASE let me know if you are planning on coming so we can help Lori plan accordingly. Any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me…
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Chris R. Bell, MSG (R)
Special Projects Officer
Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI)
(727) 244.1016
"It is easy and most common to run from our fears. To turn and face the fear is rare, but to step towards it, is truly a measure of courage. The Green Berets" – LTC Kevin Holbrook, 1st SFGA
Brothers: I want to provide you with confirmation and the following information of the Memorial Service for SGM Roy Reel:
- The burial service will take place on June 23, 2026 at 10:00AM
- The burial service will be conducted at the Garden of Memories located at 4207 E Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
- There will be a full military Honor Guard being coordinated by LTC(R) Danny Paul.
- We will form up as a Detachment by the grave site and after the honor guard has concluded their duties, we will come to ATTENTION and the FINAL ORDERS will be read and copies presented to Roy’s son, Russell and daughter, Lori. Please bring and wear your Green Beret.
- We will render a HAND SALUTE to honor one of our own and then remain AT EASE while the Chaplain gives a eulogy.
- Immediately following the service, there will be a reception at the funeral home located very near the burial site.
It is my hope that if you served under SGM Reel you will want to honor his life of service to the Special Forces community. If you only know him by the history shared by those who knew and respected him, you come and recognize a valued member of the Brotherhood.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me…
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Chris R. Bell, MSG (R)
Special Projects Officer
Special Forces Legacy Initiatives (SFLI)
(727) 244.1016
Joe Pruett on behalf of
Ed Pijuan
President
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ED PIJUAN
PRESIDENT
ROGER KIDDER
VICE PRESIDENT
ED BELLO
2nd VICE PRESIDENT & WEBMASTER
AL HERNANDEZ
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