A bench at Veterans Memorial Park was recently dedicated to Army Sergeant Major James Ryan sartor of Teague. Sartor, a 1997 graduate of Teague High School, died during combat in 2019. Photo contributed to The Teague Chronicle
In memoriam: James Ryan Sartor
Veterans Memorial Park in Teague honors veterans, including those lost in battle. A bench in the park is dedicated to one such Teague soldier, Army Sargeant Major James Ryan Sartor. Sartor was a friend to many in the Teague community, known for his stoic
In memoriam: James Ryan Sartor
Local man and Army Sergeant Major James Ryan Sartor of Teague died during combat fighting last year. Sartor, 40, was killed by enemy small arms fire in the Faryab Province in Afghanistan, according to information released by the Pentagon. Sartor graduated from Teague High School in 1997 and joined the Army in 2001. The loss of Sartor echoed across the community from friends, family and all that he had contact with.
Sartor was a football player and friend to many throughout the Teague community, marked by characteristic stoic manner. He was a quiet person, until he got around those that he knew well. Many noted his low tolerance for unscrupulous behavior and actions, including laziness or deliberate stupidity. Jared Synder of Teague was a huge influence on Sartor, in addition to classmate Clint Skinner.
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