In Memory OfCSM Timothy A. Bolyard
January 15, 1976 - September 3, 2018
CSM Timothy A. Bolyard, 42, U.S. Army, born January 15, 1976, was killed in action September 3, 2018. He was Command Sergeant Major of the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade during Operation Freedomâs Sentinel. In Afghanistan, he spent months educating Afghan National Army and Police forces. While walking to the mess hall with Afghan officials, Bolyard was mortally wounded when two ANP members he had trained opened fire on his group. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and six Bronze Stars, two with âVâ devices. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!