Maj. Brian A. Kavanagh
January 28, 1979 — June 28, 2016
On June 28, 2016, Maj. Brian A. Kavanagh, beloved husband of Jessica Kavanagh (nee Curry), loving father of Meryn and Evelyn, son of Denis and Susan Kavanagh, devoted brother of Alison Kavanagh and her husband Michael Stallings, Molly Kavanagh and her husband Justin Finn, and uncle of Daniel Kavanagh, passed away unexpectedly.
He was a 1997 graduate of St. Mary Colgan, Pittsburgh, Kansas, and received a degree in political science and military science from Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, Kansas in 2001.
Major Brian Kavanagh was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry branch of the United States Army. As a 2nd LT, Brian completed the US Army Ranger School and was assigned to Bravo Company, 1/8 Infantry, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. As a Platoon Leader, Brian led in garrison and combat, receiving two Bronze Stars for actions during his first deployment in Iraq. During his time with 1/8 Infantry, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and then Captain. CPT Kavanagh transitioned to the Military Intelligence Branch and served as an Intelligence Advisor to the Afghanistan Army where he received another Bronze Star for actions in combat. Brian finished his Active Duty career as the Company Commander for Alpha Company, 308th Military Intelligence Battalion, 902nd Military Intelligence Group where he earned the Meritorious Service Medal for his service to both Alpha Company and the Aberdeen Proving Ground Military Intelligence Detachment. Brian transitioned to the US Army Reserves and was promoted to the rank of Major. He was activated to serve as the Chief of Joint Operations for the Joint Reserve Intelligence Support Element to the United States Africa Command J2 – Intelligence Directorate.
Memorial Scholarship Fund Information:
A scholarship fund has been established for Meryn and Evelyn Kavanagh. Checks may be made payable to Woodlands Bank with a note on the memo line: Kavanagh Fund and mailed to Woodlands Bank, Attn: Trust Department, 2450 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.