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Airman dies in vehicle rollover

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

A 19-year-old Airman was killed Wednesday when he was involved in a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 30 just east of Mountain Home.

The Elmore County Sheriff's Department responded to a one vehicle rollover crash on Highway 30 which resulted in a fatality.

The driver of the vehicle, who has not been identified by this point. was traveling West on Highway 30 when he apparently lost control of the vehicle. He then drove off the left shoulder of the roadway, overcorrected and crossed over both lanes of traffic, going off the right shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle then went into a roll and the driver was ejected.

The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The crash remains under investigation. Alcohol was not a factor, authorities said.

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    Condolensces to his family.

    Jessie

    -- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 12:05 PM

  • My condolences to the family. It is really sad to hear a loved one pass on. My hat is off to all military men and women. He was barely starting his life. My respects.

    -- Posted by ricohugo42@yahoo.com on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 2:16 PM

  • My condolences to the family of this youngman. He was barely starting his life. My respects to all military men and women. Once again my condolences to all his family.

    -- Posted by ricohugo42@yahoo.com on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 2:21 PM

  • Every person's death is a tragedy, but wait until you know the full story. I think you will be surprised. There will be a lesson for all to learn from this. This young man set on a course of action that ended up costing him his life. It didn't have to happen. If the Mountain Home News prints the full story some of you will not be so consoling. Regardless, my condolences to his family and friends

    -- Posted by Ramjett on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 4:47 PM

  • Ramjett, you know this info how? Were you there?

    -- Posted by gamesgurl on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 5:10 PM

  • everyone please hold this genetlman/soldier in your hearts and prayers. he has been identified and notifications are going out. Hold his family close and pray for them. such a young soul to have been lost...

    ramjett, what do you know about this? this is tragic and hitting a squadron that is stretched to its wits end with deployments, injured soldiers, and deaths this year.

    were you at the scene? i know people that were. alcohol was not involved so what do you think you know that the authorities are hiding? or covering up.

    -- Posted by SoThisIsSmallville on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 7:26 PM

  • This unit has lost so many airman this year. It has been a rough year for Mountain Home Air Force Base. Tragic loss, another life of one of our brave Airman. God bless the family of this young Airman and His co-workers.

    And Ramjett, he was on his way to training this morning. Judgemental...a bit.

    -- Posted by Jbabe on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 9:22 PM

  • While I whole heartedly respect this Airman and his death, and I offer condolences to his family, friends, and unit I have to wonder...

    Why report this death and not the one that happened earlier this week? The AMU lost an Airman this week and not only was it not reported on, it probably won't be because the AF is going to try to cover it up because it's medgroup failed to save the Airman's life. Head injury at work, came back for two more days of work, went to the UCC, they sent him home with quarters and said take it easy... yet Monday morning we got THE call. Death in the AMU. His poor wife found him bleeding from the mouth, dead on the couch. What's going to happen to his wife and two sons? They'll go by the wayside just like every other military family who loses their military spouse to an incident that gets covered up by the AF because it's their fault. This man wasn't under observation, he didn't receive proper medical care because the UCC doctors couldn't care less if they tried, and now his blood is on the hospital's hands. But did we hear a word about it? No.

    My condolences to both of their friends and families. EVERY AIRMAN COUNTS... not just some of them.

    -- Posted by mcp888 on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 9:33 PM

  • We at home where this young man/Airman grew up are just devastated by this news. He was loved by so many. He had many friends and loved the outdoors. We are so sad and our hearts are aching. We miss you and will always love you.

    -- Posted by ruger on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 9:56 PM

  • He is missed more then words can begin to even express. He was loved by all those who knew him. He has a special place in our hearts, always and forever!

    -- Posted by southcountyOR on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 2:00 AM
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    Ramjett, I DO offer my condolences to his family. I may have been a bit overwhelmed because I had the duty to comfort a few of his friends that truly miss him. One of my wife's closest friends shows up at my door in uncontrollable tears after she had just been to the site of the crash. Watching a usually strong young lady break down like that tends to tug at a part of me that wants to slap the snot out of people spewing their garbage on a blog of all places.

    If you know so much have you stepped forward to the police and offered a statement? Why is it up to the newspaper to investigate a tragic accident when I know for a fact there were at least 3 deputies ont he scene who are trained crash investigators? Maybe you THINK you know...MAYBE you have information that would beneifit the investigation..step forward and be a man (or woman) and help solves this "mystery".

    -- Posted by mhbouncer on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 7:18 AM

  • My thoughts and prayers again go out to family, friends and the squadron! May all of you find strength to see you through this. His squadron family as well as his family and friends have lost a wonderful person! May the remember the blessing he was in their life.

    My thoughts and prayers for the AMU family and friends also. How tragic!

    As for everyone else that is being snotty and rude. Just leave us alone and let us grieve! This is not the place to air differences or opinions on the base or it's actions. Don't like the actions take it to the proper agency. NOT here!

    -- Posted by SoThisIsSmallville on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 9:17 AM

  • God took one of our angels home yesterday. Please keep everyone who's lives he touched in your prayers. Please be respectful, and yes dont make a comment a grandmother would not want to here. My grandson was loved by so many people, and touched so many hearts, dont take away from that. He will be missed more than you will ever know!! Please God, take care of our baby.

    -- Posted by whezbeth on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 11:37 AM
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    I am suprised to hear anything other than condolenses....and regardless of the circumstances, I find it highly distasteful that you (Ramjet) would even suggest that something else is deserved. Nobody is perfect in this world, but does that mean that we deserve death? As a military spouse of the Security Forces Unit, I urge you to refrain from making any more hurtful statement, they are unnecessary and highly offensive.

    My thoughts and prayers go out to ALL friends, family and fellow comrades who are enduring yet another loss. Such a painful year for Security Forces.

    -- Posted by Rocklady on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 11:50 AM

  • Ramjett, I never believed in evolution until today. You must have been one of the slower ones. Please show a little respect to his family, friends, and brothers-in-arms.

    -- Posted by mooreboyz3 on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 1:19 PM

  • We miss you and love you so much soldier. I will never ever forget our memories...I keep thinking your coming back home :(. Family, Im so sorry for the loss. This is a horrible thing and he never ever deserved it. EVER. You're in my prayers, always. Stay strong...

    -- Posted by shyladavis3 on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 3:01 PM
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    Such a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with this young airman, his family, friends and all of the 366 Gunfighters! May he rest in peace.

    -- Posted by airforcewive on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 3:18 PM

  • I and a coworker were the second on scene before emergency workers arrived. This was a tragedy and my heart breaks and will continue to break for the remainder of my life for this young man. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

    -- Posted by screaminmurph on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 5:18 PM

  • I keep thinking Im going to wake up from a bad dream..that I am going to see you and give you a big hug like when you came home last time..I love you so much and miss my best friend. Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your son very much. Your my hero, best friend, and just like I told you when you left for the first time for the Air Force, I love you with all my heart. I always have...

    -- Posted by JessicaD on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 9:01 PM

  • This airman is my nephew. The lose of him words cannot discribe. He touched so many heart in such a short time. His smile, his laughter will be missed more than you will ever know. Why he was taken from us is such a tragedty. We love him so much and will miss him. He was a good kid that loved hunting and the outdoors. He truely honored and respected the Airforce and loosing him is a great lose. I will never forget him, and I hope that anyone who knew will never forget him either.

    -- Posted by NOTEVERFORGOTTEN on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 9:12 PM

  • i was a close personal friend of this wonderful airman. He will be missed!!! Any one that knew him loved him, he was always there for you. This amazing person will NEVER be forgotten and i am sure that he will looking after every one of us!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

    -- Posted by koolmiz_a on Thu, Nov 19, 2009, at 11:04 PM

  • This young man was a close family friend who meant the world to my daughter. He was always respectful, compassionate, and a ray of sunshine in all the lives he touched. The only thing that makes this tragedy bearable is knowing that we now have one of the "greatest" guardian angels!!!! He is loved and missed desperately life will not be as full w/o him in it!!!! May his family feel some peace in knowing how very loved he was by ALL!!!!

    -- Posted by Buxdoe38 on Fri, Nov 20, 2009, at 4:35 PM

  • This Airman meant so much to me and many others, he knew me better than I know myself. He meant the world and much more to me the memories that we have out number the stars and I wouldn't have it any other way. I still can't believe he is gone but somehow I know he will never really be gone, I will carry him in my heart wherever I go. He is watching over all of us and he will keep us safe, he is the best Gaurdian Angel. He was strong, brave, and could put a smile on anyones face. We will never forget you, you are an amazing person and I LOVE YOU, always have, always will.

    -- Posted by katy3 on Fri, Nov 20, 2009, at 5:10 PM

  • You are all so thoughtful, and all your prayers are so welcomed. It is a blessing to know that he touched so many lives. His memory will never be forgotten. He was loved by so many people. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. He is smiling down on all of us now. We love you, bud.

    -- Posted by whezbeth on Sun, Nov 22, 2009, at 9:48 AM

  • Your up beat personally and get-er-done attitude will be highly missed. You are and will always hold a special spot in each and every person you touched. You have now gone to a better place where you will provide protection and guidance to those you left behind until we meet again big guy. ()PS() Ensure you look after your family they are missing you like crazy.

    -- Posted by Gone2Soon on Sun, Nov 22, 2009, at 7:41 PM

  • We will miss you. You have left us with wonderful non forgettable memories. Your smile always brightened everyone day. God bless you and all the men and women fighting for our country and God bless the families.

    With lots of LOVE ♥

    -- Posted by KrisHayes on Tue, Nov 24, 2009, at 2:52 PM

  • Our thoughts, hearts and prayers go out to this wonderful young man and his family during this terrible time. From someone who has been here nearly 2 years, every single young man or woman lost to the Gunfighters is a tragedy, no matter who they are or how they are lost. But anyone who claims the AF is trying to commit some kind of cover up when it comes to the deaths of our young men and women is WRONG. There are more investigations from top leadership down than anyone is aware of, all made to ensure these type of things never, ever happen again. These are our children entrusted into our care, and when these senseless tragedies happen, I can assure you we are grieving as a Gunfighter family and an Air Force family. Instead of using your anger and paranoia to scream "Cover Up!" why don't you use that emotion and energy to recommit to your family, teach your children to be safe, be careful, and understand that you have today and only today - tomorrow is NEVER guaranteed, and to live each day as if it were your last, because it just may very well be. Love as if there were no tomorrow, because you never, ever know. And for the love of all mankind, you guys be safe, because we love you, and we would be thrilled to NEVER have to go to another Gunfighter memorial service ever again...♥

    -- Posted by mmcgwire1 on Wed, Nov 25, 2009, at 4:25 PM

  • I met some of his family today. Please pray for them and his fiance'. They are hurting and their hearts are aching. Such strong women, such amazing people. Please please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

    If any of you need anything while you are in town, please contact me through here and I will come running. May the Lord bless you and help your hearts heal.

    -- Posted by SoThisIsSmallville on Wed, Nov 25, 2009, at 7:04 PM
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