From Patric:
See below. Rumors were floating about that were not true.
Sadly, two TNARNG pilots were killed last week in Iraq from the TN Air Cavalry. They had less than thirty days left on their deployment. Certainly include their families in your prayers.
The release:
Two Tennessee Army National Guard Soldiers Killed in Iraq
NASHVILLE - Major General Max Haston, Tennessee's Adjutant General, today
confirmed that two Tennessee Army National Guard pilots were killed Sunday
in a helicopter accident in Iraq.
Captain and Chief Warrant Officer Two were killed when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
made a "hard landing" near Qayyarah Airfield West (Q-West) about 30 miles
south of Mosul in Northern Iraq. The Soldiers were assigned to Troop C,
1/230th Air Cavalry in Louisville, Tennessee.
"Words cannot express my extreme sorrow at the loss of these outstanding
Soldiers, and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the families and friends of
these valiant warriors." Gen. Haston said. "Tennessee has lost two brave
volunteers who truly believed in what they were doing to ensure a free Iraq.
"This loss is felt not only in the Tennessee National Guard, but throughout
the entire military community. We shall miss them greatly.
"We are still a nation at war and we must continue to keep our Soldiers,
Sailors, Marines and Airmen in our daily thoughts and prayers."
The accident is under investigation.
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What a terrible tragedy. Obviously for the families of those soldiers, but I feel for Patric and his guys who are challenged with keeping their own heads held high and courage in check. And I feel for you.
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