Today was the memorial service for Capt David Wisniewski, a USAF HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot that was shot down June 9th while performing combat operations in Afghanistan. Four other brave airmen perished in the crash, but Capt Wisniewski held on until finally succumbing to his injuries on July 2nd.
The local Las Vegas news article is: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/jul/15/nellis-airman-remembered-dedication-memorial/#comments
I had the distinct honor and privilege of serving with Capt Wisniewski at the 33rd Rescue Squadron in Okinawa, flew with him on his first combat mission in Afghanistan in 2006, and was one of his instructors at the Weapons School in 2008. He is a National Treasure who gave the Last Full Measure of Devotion. His Legacy will live on in USAF Rescue, and he will be dearly missed by family and friends.
These Things He Did, That Others Will Live
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