Timothy Pentecost
On November 3, 2017 the Pentecost family said goodbye to a hero and a father. Sergeant Major Timothy Pentecost succumbed to bladder cancer and the lingering effects of exposure to Agent Orange during his service. "Frosty" as he was known to everyone was the epitome of "Service to your Country". In the 38 years of his life that he gave to the US Army, he spent 8 of them in the Army National Guard in his home state of Montana and the other 30 in various theaters around the world, beginning with 3 tours in Vietnam.
SGM Timothy Pentecost was a hero. He would never describe himself as such, and his many medals lived in a cabinet in his study, but his commendations tell a story of almost 4 decades of active duty. SGM Pentecost earned 3 Purple Hearts, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with 'V' Device and 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the VietNam Service Medal with 1 Silver Star and 1 Bronze Star. The last coming during his final deployment just months before retirement.
Tim "Pop Pop" Pentecost, much like "Frosty", leaves no one behind. He lives forever in the memories of his wife of 47 years, Leslie Pentecost (Rahn), his children Seth Pentecost and Sari O'Bryan, his son in law Colin O'Bryan, and his grandchildren Eamonn and Fiona. When he wasn't serving his country he could usually be found serving meals to his loving family. Pop Pop's most natural place was in front of the stove or grill, making enough food for his personal army. His laugh was infectious, his stories riveting, his personality something out of a Mark Twain story. He was always eager to share stories of growing up in Lewistown, Montana. Memories of baling hay, elk hunting with his brothers Chuck and Donny, and MANY mis-adventures with his merry gang of misfit friends.
Tim encouraged his family to make the most of wherever they were. His time stationed in Heidelberg and Stuttgart gave his children wonderful travel experiences. Family trips to the Black Forest and Turkey carry fond memories for Seth and Sari. Tim and Leslie were passionate Harley owners and their adventures with fellow riders were a cornerstone of wherever they set down their bags.
SGM Pentecost's dedication to service didn't end with his retirement. After retiring from the military he served as Commander of the DAV Chapter 13 in Yorktown, Virginia, helping many veterans receive their earned benefits, and disability claims.
Interment service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 21, at 3:00 pm. All are welcome.