Obituary of PFC Jason Michael Kropat

Our Son, Brother, and Protector, PFC,Jason Michael Kropat died in Afghanistan on March 9, 2010, serving his country, he was 25. Born on April 10, 1984, he touched many lives and had many friends. We thank God for giving him to us, even if it was for a short time. Jason was born in raised in Sullivan County. He attended the Monticello High School, was very active our community. Jason made the decision to protect our nation and enlisted in the United States Army in November of 2008 and completed basic training at Fort Benning in Georgia on March 6, 2009. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts and minds. Jason was the loving son of Glenn and Kathleen Kropat, of Fredericksburg, TX; loving brother to Kristina, of Cochecton, Kimberley, of Monticello, and Courtney, also of Cochecton, NY; loving uncle to Evin John, RJ, & Kyle; the grandson of Janet Kropat, and the late Hans (Gary) Kropat, and the late Eugene and Jeanne Baier; and beloved boyfriend of Shannon Kinne. He is also survived by his 17 aunts, and uncles as well as 18 cousins. Jason's family will receive friends on Thursday, March 18, from 2pm-9pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 401 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701. The Funeral for our fallen hero will be held on Friday, March 19, at 12:00pm at the Reformed Presbyterian Church, on State Route 17B in White Lake, with Reverend David Coon officiating. Burial will follow with military honors in the Evergreen Cemetery in Bethel. A scholarship in Jason's name will be established in the very near future, in the interim, donations or correspondence for such may be made to PO Box 464, Smallwood, NY 12778. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home of Monticello. www.kennyfuneralhome.com