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Ronald Dale Achenbach, Sr.
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SentinelTomb Relief
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Jul 1977 - Oct 1978Society Membership
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Ronald D. Achenbach, Sr., 61, of Cortland, Ohio, formerly of Sharon, passed away Friday morning, May 31, 2019, in St. Joseph Hospital, Warren.
Mr. Achenbach was born July 1, 1957, in Sharpsville, a son of George and Helen (Mack) Achenbach, Jr.
A 1975 graduate of Sharon High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a proud member of The Old Guard serving in Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Ron drove truck for many years and was employed by XPO Logistics, Lordstown, Ohio.
He was of the Catholic faith. A devout family man, Ron loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and coached several of his sons’ youth sports teams. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing and taking trips to the casino.
Ron is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth “Lisa” Kreitler, whom he married January 24, 2009; two sons, Ronald (Adrienne) Achenbach, Jr. of Hubbard, Ohio and Jeff (Lauren) Achenbach of South Pymatuning Township; a stepson, Robert Easton of Howland, Ohio; his former spouse, Toni Brenick of Sharon; five sisters, Georganne (James) Timmerman of Naples, Florida, Patricia (Raymond) Galie of Haverstown, Pennsylvania, Debi (Marcus) Soxie of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Jackie Conti-Koscheka of Waldorf, Maryland and Vickie Achenbach of Deltona, Florida; a brother, George (Susan) Achenbach of Sharon; six grandchildren, Zachary, Pierce, Reese and Christian Achenbach, Xahria Easton and Xavier Yochman and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents.
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Is it true after two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as Guard of the Tomb, that there are only 600 presently worn, and that the Guard must obey these rules for the rest of their lives or give up the wreath pin?
The Tomb Guard Identification Badge (TGIB) is awarded after the Sentinel passes a series of tests. The TGIB is permanently awarded after a Sentinel has served nine months as a Sentinel at the Tomb. Over 600 have been awarded since its creation in the late 1950's (on average 10 per year). And while the TGIB can be revoked, the offense must be such that it discredits the Tomb of the Unknowns. Revocation is at the 3rd Infantry Regimental Commander’s discretion and can occur while active duty or even when the Sentinel is a civilian. The TGIB is a full size award, worn on the right pocket of the uniform jacket, not a lapel pin.
