06/07/2026
Yesterday we had the family of Sgt. Sarah Roque, a West Noble graduate from the class of 2020 join us for the parade. SGT Roque enlisted as a Combat Engineer in the US Army on June 30, 2020 to become a Combat Engineer, beginning her career with One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and entering her aspired profession.
Her first unit of assignment was with the 50th Multirole Bridge Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
She served her unit from October 20, 2020 to August 2022 as a bridge crewmember and boat operator. She volunteered for a tour of duty as a boat operator with 74th Multirole Bridge Company in Poland.
SGT Roque re-enlisted for the opportunity to become a Mine Detection Dog Handler and served as a Team Leader in the 94th Engineer Detachment, Engineer Mine Dog Detachment from August 22, 2022, until her passing.
Her awards include: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
Sarah's mother, Ana Roque, Father Jorge Roque, grandmother Ana Emilia Lopez, and brothers Jorge and Emilio Roque were in attendance, along with her Mine Detecting dog, Zorro, who is now home with them.
Thank you for your service, SGT Roque!
