So Long Hunt-WA. Its been fun. See ya next year!

[Happy Gilmore]

RIP - I'm certain we'll all remember you every time we leave the asphalt and head up to the hills which beared your Handle here on Hunt-Wa...

[demontang]

Man I just heard said to see some one I went to school gone now. rip. God bless your family

[MLBowhunting]

Very sad day here at hunt wa.  You shall be missed bud 

[buckmaster_wa]

Well Aaron. Looks like I wont be able to take you hunting next year. But  I am certain you will be watching over Karl and I on all of our future hunts. RIP brother. I love you man.

[buckcanyonlodge]

    I only knew Clock from his threads but sensed a brave and honorable man. I lost my best friend in Viet Nam and felt the same kick in the gut this am when I found out about Aaron. Here is a tribute to soldiers and famlies by 9 year old Rhema Marvanne.

Dedicated to Our Soldiers & Family - plz "Share" - Rhema "Note To God"

[Austrian Hunter]

THANK YOU SIR!  R.I.P  God Bless Your Family, my heart and prayers are with all of them! 
Thank you "Captain, Aaron Blanchard" for everything you've done for us and this great nation!!  This is just heart breaking, I'm still in disbelieve...... 

[carpsniperg2]

I have had a tear in my eye ever since reading the very sad news this morning. I did not know him outside of talking with him on here. He has been a great member and I always valued his posts. He will be missed and again prayers sent to his family.

A true hero fighting for his country. Rest in peace Aaron.

[pianoman9701]

  I sure feel like I've lost a good friend. It's a very sad day.

[Karl Blanchard]

I posted this in his other thread but I figured I would past it here as well.  i want all to know.

I just talked to my younger brother who made some calls and this is what he told me.

Infantrymen nearby got into a firefight so Aaron and his stick buddy got spun up for a quick reaction force.  As they were running across the flight line to get to there helicopter the FOB took 5 rounds indirect (rockets and mortars)  aaron and his stick buddy didn't make it.  One and a million shot.  It is some comfort to know he died with his boots on running TO the fight and not laying in his tent or on the john or something.   

[brush hunter]

RIP Brother, we shall never forget.
It's been said many times before.
All gave some
some gave all

Thank you for your service, prayers sent to you and your family. God Bless

[DBHAWTHORNE]

RIP my friend.    The world lost a true hero. My thoughts go out to his family

[mkcj]

[dontgetcrabs]

Absolutely heart breaking.

[250savage]

Thank You Clockumelk. Prayers sent for your family.

[bearhunter99]

Wow!  Total disbelief here.  Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our freedoms.  Always sad to hear about casualties but it really hits home when its someone you know.

RIP to a true hero!