The Passing of a Hero...

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.

08-08-2010, 08:42 PM	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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

08-07-2010, 11:22 AM	#1
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	#2
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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