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Tod Lorah

Tod Eric Lorah, 56, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, met our Heavenly Father on June 1, 2024. Born in 1967 to Arthur and Sharon Lorah, he resided in Pennsylvania for most of his life before moving to Wilmington, DE.

Tod Lorah will be remembered as a kind, loving father who laughed, joked and hugged often, did a great Elvis impression and fearlessly loved his country.  We honor his service and sacrifice.

Tod was on active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Balad, Iraq. He served several deployments overseas and fought in combat theater in Southwest Asia (Middle East). His final military tour was with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, 270th Engineering Installation Service based at Willow Grove in Horsham, PA as a Technical Sergeant. He was a cable and antenna systems craftsman and attended Airman Leadership School.

He was awarded numerous medals and citations including National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with a Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.

He is survived by five children: Layne Lorah, Dillion Kline, Tajia Lorah, Kaymon Burnes, Maylee Burnes as well as five grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Christopher Lorah.

Tod will be laid to rest in a graveside service at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA with full military honors on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

 

Funeral Services

Tod will be laid to rest in a graveside service at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA with full military honors on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM.

Condolences

    Michele Bolton lit a candle and writes,
    To the family of Tod Lorah. My deepest sympathies are with you all in the difficult time. Tod was a good friend back in the Reading, Pa. days. Many fond memories to hold on to. Thank you for your service, Tod It's greatly appreciated my friend.  Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Michele
    06/12/2024 10:08 am
    Denise Turner-Ziats lit a candle and writes,
    Chris, My sincere condolences to you and his children. Tod was a great person with a beautiful soul, truly one of a kind. I will cherish all the fond crazy memories we all made! Those were the days! Tod, Fly high and Rest easy my friend, Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten.
    06/17/2024 02:01 pm
    Lisa Reppard lit a candle and writes,
    Chris, I am so so sorry to hear of Tod’s death. It was a blow. I remember all the fun times u,,me,Tod, and Kathy had. I am so sorry u have had so much death in your life recently. Zach, your mom, your girlfriend and now Tod. He was a great guy with those sparkling blue eyes. He accomplished a lot in his life. All of his years in service his medals and of course Dillon and Taija and his other children. Sincere condolences. I wish u well in your life. Thank u Tod for your service.
    09/05/2024 11:05 am

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