05/21/2026
Sgt Tara C. Landreth Viselli
USMC
12/28/79 - 12/30/2011
Deployments: Iraq
Station: Okinawa, Japan
Hometown: Concord, GA
Sgt. Viselli was born Dec. 28, 1979, in Concord, to the late Raiford Ivy Landreth and June Jordan Landreth. She attended Concord City Schools, graduated with honors, and was Drum Major of the CHS Band, cheerleader, and track team member, as well as a member of the French Honor Society. She excelled in music, was an accomplished flutist, and earned the coveted first chair flutist position of the NC State Competition. She furthered her education at UNC Chapel Hill before joining the United States Marine Corps, where she proudly served her country during two tours in Iraq, was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and attained the rank of sergeant.
Sgt Viselli was a true animal lover and will always be remembered for her compassion, her bright smile, creativity, and the great joy she brought to all.
Sgt Viselli is the sister of Wesley Landreth, one of my husband's best friends from the time they both served together in the Marine Corps. Though I never had the opportunity to meet Tara, I believe this photo of her speaks for itself. A woman with extreme conviction, strength, and commitment to her country, a woman whose smile would light a room, and a woman who served her country with honor and pride so that we can all enjoy the freedoms we have today, and a woman who made her family proud.