Who do you remember on Memorial Day?

[Brian Keith]

RIP Indiana National Guard MSG Michael Heister, KIA Afghanistan, loss probably due to an old Soviet anti-tank mine, on March 26, 2005.

 

RIP Indiana National Guard SGM Jeffery McLochlin, KIA Afghanistan, July 5, 2006. Died of wounds sustained when hit by enemy small-arms fire in Orgun-E, Paktika Province, Afghanistan. I understand he was targeted by a trained sniper who hit him when he raised his arm, exposing an unprotected area from the side. He was likely dead before he hit the ground. On Judgement Day, I hope to ask the fate of the sniper. The dark side of me wants him to BURN IN HELL for all eternity; the Christian side of me should want him to find Jesus.

I served with Heister and McLochlin in A Company, 1/293 Infantry. I did not deploy with either of them, but was able to attend their Indiana funerals. I did a tour in Afghanistan in 2012-2013. I rendered honors at many Ramp Ceremonies (way too many!) while in Afghanistan.

RIP my Friends, I hope to see you on the other side.

MSG BKW (Ret) Afghanistan 2012-2013

[swmdo]

Thanks for remembering them on this day. It's hard.