Amonte Lorenzo Brown

In Loving Memory of Staff Sergeant Amonte Lorenzo Brown, a Dedicated Service Member Amonte Lorenzo Brown, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Sierra Vista, Arizona. He bravely served his country with honor and dedication, leaving behind a legacy of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment. Born on June 4, 1994, at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, VA, Amonte grew up in Triangle, VA. At an early age, Amonte fell in love with basketball. So once he was allowed to join the Boys and Girls Club it was no looking back. Every summer his cousins would visit, and they played for Blacktop Basketball. There he learned how to be a team player, a friend, and a leader. He attended Graham Park Middle School for one year, where he played football. He then moved to the Potomac Middle School where he played basketball for his Middle and High Schools until he graduated from Potomac High School in 2012. You could always find Amonte playing basketball at Swans Creek with his friends when he wasn’t in the gym with his Potomac HS or AAU teams. He played AAU basketball traveling around the country with the Prince William Pacers and Prince William United Force accumulating many regional and state championships. Amonte was surrounded by many family and friends who all had various nicknames for him. He was known as Taemon, Tae, and Spank. Amonte had a big heart and if he called you a friend he had your back no matter what. He loved hard! He enlisted in the Marine Corps on March 21, 2012, driven by a deep sense of duty and a desire to make a difference. He then switched to join the Army on November 21, 2017. Throughout his military career, Amonte exemplified the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. He served in various capacities (Administrative Specialist, Culinary Specialist, and All-Source Intelligence Analyst) at several military installations such as Camp Lejeune and Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Camp Humphreys, Korea; and Fort Huachuca, Arizona. During which, he received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and posthumus Meritorious Service Medal for his exemplary service. Amonte was not only a dedicated service member but also a beloved father, son, and brother. He touched the lives of fellow service members and civilians alike, earning the respect and admiration of all who had the privilege of working alongside him. His commitment to duty was matched only by his compassion for others. Amonte is survived by Stephanie Mia Blackshear (mom), Louis Blackshear (stepfather AKA Coach), John Moccaldi (dad), Zion Brown (son), Zayden Brown (son), Devonne Blackshear (brother), Sandy Moccaldi (sister), Madison Brown- Blackshear (sister), Alex Moccaldi (brother), Katherine Best-Brown (grandmother), Velma and Louis Blackshear (grandparents) and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and close friends who share in the pride of his honorable service and mourn the loss of a true hero. He is preceded by William Brown (grandfather), Louis Moccaldi (grandfather), Sandra Moccaldi (grandmother), Jalen Brown(brother), and Anthony Moccaldi (brother). May his soul find eternal peace, and may the memories of Amonte's bravery and selflessness provide comfort to those who grieve. The nation is grateful for his service and sacrifices in the defense of freedom.

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Amonte Lorenzo Brown

June 4, 1994 - November 22, 2023