Week ending Feb. 06, 2010 the US Department of Defense released the names of 11 military personnel who died, while serving in the United States armed forces. This episode is dedicated to USAF Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Lee A. Archer, a Tuskegee Airman and ace pilot.
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Air Force Lt. Colonel (Retired) Lee A. Archer, a Tuskegee Airman and ace pilot
Staff Sgt. Rusty H. Christian, 24, of Greenville, TN., 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Spc. Marc P. Decoteau, 19, of Waterville Valley, N.H., 6th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne), 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. Dillon B. Foxx, 22, of Traverse City, Mich., 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Lance Cpl. Michael L. Freeman Jr., 21, of Fayetteville, PA., 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Sgt. 1st Class David J. Hartman, 27, of Okinawa, Japan. He was assigned to the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Pfc. Zachary G. Lovejoy, 20, of Albuquerque, N.M., 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Sgt. 1st Class Matthew S. Sluss-Tiller, 35, of Callettsburg, Ky. He was assigned to the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Sgt. David J. Smith, 25, of Frederick, Md., 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Camp Pendleton, CA.
Staff Sgt. Mark A. Stets, 39, of El Cajon, Calif. He was assigned to the 8th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne), 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.
Capt. David J. Thompson, 39, of Hooker, OK., 3rd Battalion 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C.
Video Description:
Music
The Tuskegee Airmen; Suite, by London Symphony
Taps, by US Army Ceremonial Band, American Spirit
Photos/Resources
defenselink.mil
militarycity.com
mortuary.af.mil
therecordherald.com
tuskegeeairmen.org
USFallen.org Video Production
Jerry Castillo
Producer
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Tuskegee Airmen Lee Archer meets Kermit Weeks and the P51 Mustangby FantasyOfFlight1,359 views
3:09 PFC Zach Lovejoy was my best friend. Thank you for posting this video. He was a good man and an amazing soldier. He was a great friend.
sniperdude45 2 years ago 2
i am crying right now. he was my hero as a I wanted to be a pilot still do but i cant go millitary but i am goinf civilian he mad it possible for me a balck man to fly...I salute u L.t lee archer.
Delious07 2 years ago
To be grateful and repectful of each and every member of our Armed Forces that have paid the ultimate price. When he posted the video of each member along with the date for the entire year, I copied the information of the soldier that was killed on my birthday and said a special trbute to him on my Facebook and emailed it to all my friends and family. Just as a 'gentle' reminder to everyone not to forget them, to honor their service and to hopefully let more people know about the weekly vids.
jezzibellemc 2 years ago
Our son's best friend went Marines too. Our youngest son graduates high school in May and is considering Marines as well. Best wishes to you son.
I discovered JCastillo's video tribute's in early June while searching for Navy videos. I have not missed a week yet. I feel like the news media (and for the most part American's in general) have forgotten the brave men and women still fighting.. and dying. I feel like it is my obligation and privilege to pay tribute to their sacrifice.
jezzibellemc 2 years ago
U r very welcome. Our son is a Marine so we can understand a little bit.
The postings each week by JCastillo are outstanding. Breaks my heart but I refuse to miss a week. The sacrifices made are what it's all about in this country and only a few understand that. Enough of the soap box....God Bless our Fallen Heroes.
Darren9077 2 years ago
Thank you Darren! Won't get to talk to him for a couple of weeks. But, will put it in my first letter out. I've decided to keep a little journal and write something about the day in it for every day to send to him with stuff going on around town, friends I run into that pass on well wishes, stuff like that. Otherwise it will just be letters of "I miss you. So proud of you! And keep doing your best!" You know, the usual 'Mom Stuff'!
jezzibellemc 2 years ago
Give our regards to your son. We appreciate what he's doing.
Darren9077 2 years ago
Thank you again for the time, love and honor you give of yourself each week to share these videos. My son left for Navy bootcamp today. We're so proud of and for him and grateful to all those that continue to serve and defend our great Nation. Comfort and Peace to the family, friends and those of us that didn't know them but are so thankful to the brave men and women that paid the ulitmate price for our freedoms.
jezzibellemc 2 years ago 2
Very grateful for their service and sacrifice. RIP.
Darren9077 2 years ago
Rest in peace warriors. Job well done!
elv1al100 2 years ago