Sgt. Schuyler Brent Patch
Feb. 17, 1984 - Feb. 24, 2009
He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and fellow service members.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Afghanistan. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.
Location. 41° 9.976′ N, 90° 2.696′ W. Memorial is in Galva, Illinois, in Henry County. It is on Front Street just east of Exchange Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is beside the walkway in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 338 Front Street, Galva IL 61434, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hayes Pump and Planter Company (here, next to this marker); Wistrand Manufacturing Co. and the Blue Star line (here, next to this marker); Olof Krans (a few steps from this marker); Galva Opera House/Temperance Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Galva Creamery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Push/Pull (within shouting distance of this marker); The Scrap Drive of 1942 (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Sons of this Community Who Gave Their Future to Preserve Our Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galva.
Also see . . . SGT Schuyler Brent Patch (Find A Grave).
(Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois, USA) Excerpt: Army Sgt. Patch was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Illinois National Guard, Kewanee, Illinois. He died of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. The incident(Submitted on September 20, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)happened while the members were on a joint patrol with Afghan National Security Forces. Units were deployed to Afghanistan as part of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and are providing security for embedded training teams, police mentor teams and forward operating bases.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 20212. Sgt. Schuyler Brent Patch MarkerSchuyler graduated in 2002 from Wethersfield High School in Kewanee. After his mom moved to Owasso, Oklahoma, he decided to join the Oklahoma National Guard in March 2005. He later transferred to the Illinois National Guard in November 2007. Schuyler was on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan and third deployment in total. He arrived in Afghanistan in December 2008.
Schuyler was very much the outdoorsman – if it was hunting, fishing, or golfing, he was there. He also enjoyed playing Texas hold-em, going to concerts, going to Mission Beach, California and was a huge Cubs fan. But above all, Schuyler loved spending time with his family and friends. Easy going and always smiling is how everyone remembers him. He was a loving and affectionate man who cared about everyone. On the Thursday that Schuyler came home, people lined the motorcade route to the funeral home
– they wanted to come out to show their respect and support one last time. (Bio by: Brenda Normandin)Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 24, 20213. Sgt. Schuyler Brent Patch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
