The Passing of a Hero...

ishoot308 · 08-07-2010, 04:37 AM

Master Sargeant Jared Van Aalst,, special operations for the United States Army Rangers was killed in action on Wednesday during a combat operation in the Konduz province of Afghanistan.

Jared was born in Laconia and was a friend. I got to know Jared through another friend of mine who is also an Army Ranger.

He was married and had a 7 year old daughter Kaylie and a 22 month old daughter Ava.

My flag at my camp on Welch Island fly's at 1/2 mast in honor of Jared. If your passing by Welch this weekend and see my flag, please give a moment of silence to honor someone who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. Please keep Jared's family in your thoughts and prayers...

Thank You;

Dan

MAXUM · 08-07-2010, 05:54 AM

Dan-

Sure does hit home when the news of the death of one of our solders is somebody that you know personally. Worse yet is many of these guys are leaving families behind, so so sad.

Please pass along sincerest condolences to his family and he most certainly is a hero.

challmec · 08-07-2010, 06:05 AM

He will be in our thoughts and prayers. My flag will fly at half mast in his honor. May God bless his soul!!

Lakesrider · 08-07-2010, 06:14 AM

I belong to the Patriot Guard. Here is the condolences thread on their site, if it is OK to post it here....

http://patriotguard.org/ALLForums/ta...t.aspx#1419383

Very sad and that soldier certainly has my extreme respect and I send out my prayers for the him and his family.

jack1706 · 08-07-2010, 06:14 AM

Thank you Master Sargent Van Aalst. Thank you.

VitaBene · 08-07-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Master Sargeant Jared Van Aalst,, special operations for the United States Army Rangers was killed in action on Wednesday during a combat operation in the Konduz province of Afghanistan.

Jared was born in Laconia and was a friend. I got to know Jared through another friend of mine who is also an Army Ranger.

He was married and had a 7 year old daughter Kaylie and a 22 month old daughter Ava.

My flag at my camp on Welch Island fly's at 1/2 mast in honor of Jared. If your passing by Welch this weekend and see my flag, please give a moment of silence to honor someone who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. Please keep Jared's family in your thoughts and prayers...

Thank You;

Dan

Dan, I am sorry for the loss of your friend... my thoughts and condolences to his family. Please let us know if a memorial fund is set up.

Skip · 08-07-2010, 08:00 AM

Dan,

My condolences to you and especially the family and friends of Master Sargeant Van Aalst.

The young men and women who are voluntarily protecting this Country in this time of two far flung wars are truly the heros of this generation!

I am proud to fly the flag of my Country, but so sad to have to do it at half staff so often....

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-07-2010, 10:30 AM

Dan,
Our flag will also pay honor to this American Hero. He and his family will be in our prayers.

Winni-Retired · 08-07-2010, 11:22 AM

Dan,

As the father of a US Marine, 1st Lt (US Naval Academy -2008) who will be deploying in 51 days and the father in law of a US Marine Staff Sgt, currently on his fifth deployment (since the initial invasion of IRAQ) serving as a senior crew chief, flying V22 Osprey's, my heart goes out to your friends family.

I like you experienced a similar loss in this war, when my daughters friends husband lost his life last fall when the chopper he was flying crashed.

As an Army vet, serving in the sixites, I salute the service of this fallen hero.

20mile · 08-07-2010, 05:17 PM

Airborne... Master Sgt...Airborne

Grant · 08-08-2010, 08:42 PM

And thank you Winni-Retired and Airborne, and all the other vets both here and across the country, for your service.

God speed, Master Sgt. Van Aalst.

Meredith lady · 08-08-2010, 09:25 PM

our small flag at Kevin's Cafe on the Pier has been lowered as well. God Bless America.

Just Sold · 08-09-2010, 07:43 AM

Thank you Master Sargent Van Aalst for your service to our Country and the Ultimate Sacrifice that you gave for all of us.

My heartfelft condolences go out to your family and friends.

ApS · 08-16-2010, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

"...Jared was born in Laconia and was a friend. I got to know Jared through another friend of mine who is also an Army Ranger..."

Another lost hero was Matthew Stanley of Wolfeboro. (Four years ago, in Iraq).

At that time, I asked of the Wolfeboro Selectmen that a street be named for Matthew Stanley... Perhaps Laconia could do the same for Master Sergeant Jared Van Aalst?

Yesterday, a new sign appeared in front of me: it wasn't a street that had been named for Matthew Stanley, but a new Wolfeboro bridge!

KBoater · 08-16-2010, 06:55 PM

Check out rt. 28 north from Wolfeboro. The road is also names from Stanley.

pjs1342 · 08-16-2010, 08:03 PM

God Bless. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Jonas Pilot · 08-16-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Acres per Second

Another lost hero was Matthew Stanley of Wolfeboro. (Four years ago, in Iraq).

At that time, I asked of the Wolfeboro Selectmen that a street be named for Matthew Stanley... Perhaps Laconia could do the same for Master Sergeant Jared Van Aalst?

Yesterday, a new sign appeared in front of me: it wasn't a street that had been named for Matthew Stanley, but a new Wolfeboro bridge!

I would be proud to have a bridge named after me. "You can't get there without this bridge."

08-08-2010, 08:42 PM	#11
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 375 Thanked 230 Times in 124 Posts	And thank you Winni-Retired and Airborne, and all the other vets both here and across the country, for your service. God speed, Master Sgt. Van Aalst. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

08-08-2010, 09:25 PM	#12
Meredith lady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 217 Thanks: 290 Thanked 138 Times in 26 Posts	in his honor... our small flag at Kevin's Cafe on the Pier has been lowered as well. God Bless America.

08-09-2010, 07:43 AM	#13
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Thank you Master Sargent Van Aalst for your service to our Country and the Ultimate Sacrifice that you gave for all of us. My heartfelft condolences go out to your family and friends. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

08-16-2010, 06:55 PM	#15
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Check out rt. 28 north from Wolfeboro. The road is also names from Stanley. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

08-16-2010, 08:03 PM	#16
pjs1342 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Westie, Cape & Nh Posts: 15 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	God Bless Our Troops God Bless. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

08-07-2010, 04:37 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,266 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 5,286 Times in 2,057 Posts	The Passing of a Hero... Master Sargeant Jared Van Aalst,, special operations for the United States Army Rangers was killed in action on Wednesday during a combat operation in the Konduz province of Afghanistan. Jared was born in Laconia and was a friend. I got to know Jared through another friend of mine who is also an Army Ranger. He was married and had a 7 year old daughter Kaylie and a 22 month old daughter Ava. My flag at my camp on Welch Island fly's at 1/2 mast in honor of Jared. If your passing by Welch this weekend and see my flag, please give a moment of silence to honor someone who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. Please keep Jared's family in your thoughts and prayers... Thank You; Dan

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08-07-2010, 05:54 AM	#2
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Dan- Sure does hit home when the news of the death of one of our solders is somebody that you know personally. Worse yet is many of these guys are leaving families behind, so so sad. Please pass along sincerest condolences to his family and he most certainly is a hero.

08-07-2010, 06:05 AM	#3
challmec Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 55 Thanks: 21 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	He will be in our thoughts and prayers. My flag will fly at half mast in his honor. May God bless his soul!!

08-07-2010, 06:14 AM	#4
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	I belong to the Patriot Guard. Here is the condolences thread on their site, if it is OK to post it here.... http://patriotguard.org/ALLForums/ta...t.aspx#1419383 Very sad and that soldier certainly has my extreme respect and I send out my prayers for the him and his family.

08-07-2010, 06:14 AM	#5
jack1706 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft.Laud.,Fl & Winter Harbor Posts: 150 Thanks: 40 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Thank you Master Sargent Van Aalst. Thank you.

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08-07-2010, 08:00 AM	#7
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Dan, My condolences to you and especially the family and friends of Master Sargeant Van Aalst. The young men and women who are voluntarily protecting this Country in this time of two far flung wars are truly the heros of this generation! I am proud to fly the flag of my Country, but so sad to have to do it at half staff so often....

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08-07-2010, 10:30 AM	#8
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Dan, Our flag will also pay honor to this American Hero. He and his family will be in our prayers.

08-07-2010, 11:22 AM	#9
Winni-Retired Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Mass / Lake Posts: 125 Thanks: 96 Thanked 102 Times in 22 Posts	Dan, As the father of a US Marine, 1st Lt (US Naval Academy -2008) who will be deploying in 51 days and the father in law of a US Marine Staff Sgt, currently on his fifth deployment (since the initial invasion of IRAQ) serving as a senior crew chief, flying V22 Osprey's, my heart goes out to your friends family. I like you experienced a similar loss in this war, when my daughters friends husband lost his life last fall when the chopper he was flying crashed. As an Army vet, serving in the sixites, I salute the service of this fallen hero.

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08-07-2010, 05:17 PM	#10
20mile Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 20 mile bay Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Airborne... Master Sgt...Airborne

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