Jason Greeno is a veteran from Wood County who fought in the Iraq War. He was extremely active. He loved to water ski, and was in the Rapids Aqua kiers. He was also involved in swim team and the stunt team at Lincoln High School. He loved running, music, disc golf, paintball, comics and just being outdoors. He once said that he loved rock climbing because “it puts you on the edge.” It was always Jason’s dream to go into the army right after high school to serve his country, and he did just that.
Jason Greeno was born September 4th, 1985 and died August 30th 20006, just days before his 21st birthday. Jason went to Kuwait for 9 months. HE served in Battery B of the First Battalion. He was so excited to come home that he had a countdown on his Myspace, along with many comments from his friends who were just as excited, and planning all of the things they were going to do when he returned.
Jason came home on leave in August. Four hours into his leave, Jason was in a tragic car accident. He was airlifted to Marshfield, placed into a drug induced coma and died two days later after his brain activity stopped and the doctors concluded that he would not recover from his injuries. He is survived by his dad, Scott Greeno and his mom Judy Schultz, step-father Blake Shultz, and two brothers and three sisters.
I believe that Jason is a hero for sacrificing the last nine months of his life serving our country, away from home, family and friends. Not only did Jason sacrifice his time and his life, he was an organ donor and was able to give 80% of his organs and helped over 142 people. Jason Greeno is still missed by many family members and friends. His friends remember him as outgoing, nice, caring, funny and most of all a hero.
Written by
Megan Galliford
East Junior High School
Jason F. Greeno was born on September 4th, 1985 to Scott and Judy Greeno. Jason had two brothers and three sisters. Jason Greeno grew up in the small town of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He led a very successful life.
Jason attended East Junior High and Lincoln High School for his later education. Jason was involved in many things but his two major interests were swimming and skiing with the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua kiers. Jason swam all three of his years at Lincoln High School. A few more of Jason’s interest included drawing, fishing, hunting, disc golf, and rock climbing. The following November after graduating from Lincoln High School in 2004 Jason Greeno was stationed in Kuwait.
Jason was stationed as member of the Battery B of the First Battalion, 120th Field Artillery protecting military installations. Jason went into active duty on January 28th, 2005. On August 26, 2006 Jason arrived home for a two week leave from Kuwait. Unfortunately, on August 28th, about a week before Jason’s 21st birthday, he was on his way to go skiing with friends and family when he got into a bad accident. Jason was later flown to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin but died two days later. Jason Greeno was a donor and once he passed he was able to help 142 people.
Jason was hero in so many ways, not just because he served our country, but because he also saved lives. Jason was happy, .loving, and caring person and everybody can learn because of Jason’s accomplishments. Jason Greeno will forever and for always is remembered by the people of Wood County.
Written by,
Emily Halbur
East Junior High School
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