Sad day for Rescue
 

I believe this is the first AF Rescue combat loss snce Mayaguez rescue.
RIP Brothers.



The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They died June 9, near Forward Operating Base Jackson, Afghanistan, in a helicopter crash. Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Michael P. Flores, 31, of San Antonio, Texas, assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.

1st Lt. Joel C. Gentz, 25, of Grass Lake, Mich., assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

Staff Sgt. David C. Smith, 26, of Eight Mile, Ala., assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base.

Senior Airman Benjamin D. White, 24, of Erwin, Tenn., assigned to the 48thRescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

For more information on Flores and White, media may contact the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base public affairs office at 520-228-3407.

For more information on Gentz and Smith, media may contact the Nellis Air Force Base public affairs office at 702-652-2750.

Damn...RIP

Rest in Peace Warriors.

RIP, Brothers.

RIP, bros. SOML

2 PJ's, 1 CRO and the Fight Engineer died. The other three are in bad shape, and could use prayers.

Rest in peace and thank you.

[QUOTE=SN;1316752]2 PJ's, 1 CRO and the Fight Engineer died. The other three are in bad shape, and could use prayers.[/QUOTE]

Done.

Ro.

RIP and prayers for all, especially for the three critically injured.

fuck man.. I believe these are the guys from c/s Pedro who assisted me and my team after our IED Strike, they helped us recover the remainings of our KIA teammate. We met them afterwards, they were real great guys. When we heard of this event,and that it was c/s Pedro you could hear a needle drop in the Briefingroom..we were al shocked.

Does anyone have anymore info on the WIA pj`s?
R.I.P Heroes.

[QUOTE=SN;1316752]2 PJ's, 1 CRO and the Fight Engineer died. The other three are in bad shape, and could use prayers.[/QUOTE]

Prayers out to the famlies.

RIP Brothers...Blue Skies

RIP brothers. Sad day indeed.

RIP

Damn, RIP :(

Rest in Peace young warriors, thank you for your service to this great nation we all call home.

RIP

RIP...Blue Skies Brothers.

RIP, prayers out.

RIP

RIP Warriors!!

RIP Brothers ..

Prayers Out.

Staff Sergeant Flores arrived today at Kelly Airfield. 2000+ servicemembers and civilians lined up on Luke Street and Rendered Honors 181132(L) June 2010. We had a Ramp Freeze and a moment of silence prior to Honors.

Every Noon on radio station KONO, 101.9 FM; they play the National Anthem. Seemed especially appropriate today.

Hoo-Yah Staff Sergeant Flores, Hoo-Yah! Rest easy.

SrA Ben White is actually family of mine. Like a distant cousin, but family none the less.

Rest easy brothers. You will never be forgotten

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RIP

Gentz Funeral
 

Planning on attending Funeral. Not that difficult to ID; think Avatar image.

cdl

Gentz Funeral, MI
 

Very large turnout, almost Standing Room Only. Nice comments from Speakers. "Ret Para" and I, linked up by Military Honors portion. Not sure why Honor Guard went to Attention & Present Arms for "God Bless America". Did it again for Anthem though.

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Former Teacher comments were Splendid.

SGM, USA (Ret.)

I stopped in for the Lt.

A damn fine Warrior, Airman, and Man. Rest easy Sir, rest easy.

-Archie

Some more sad news, the pilot was removed from life support and has passed. RIP my rescue brother. TOML

RIP (pilot)