We lost one of our own (Colockumelk)

[elk247]

Its a sad day. Prayers for his family.

[Wacenturion]

So sad....he was a great member here.  We're all going to miss him.  Prayers to his family and friends. 

[shorthair15]

rest in peace brother! from one veteran to another. my heart goes out to you and your family. it hurts every time i read one of these ,you are not forgotten. you are one of the true heroes. all though i did not know you. i feel a bond with every veteran. i can not put into words how sorry i am for his children and his family for there loss. god bless you brother and your family!

[D-Rock425]

I looked at his Facebook for a while today.  Very sad day.

[WonkyWapiti]

This is frickin awful, prayers sent. 

[Tundra]

Thanks for his service, I pray you will have the strength to be there as needed for his kids.  My heart is out to the family and my prayers are with you.  God Bless...

[alecvg]

Don't even know what to say.  Prayers sent.

[jeepasaurusrex]

LOW FLIGHT

Oh, I've slipped the surly bonds of earth
And hovered out of ground effect on semi-rigid blades;
Earthward I've auto'ed and met the rising brush of non-paved terrain
And done a thousand things you would never care to
Skidded and dropped and flared
Low in the heat soaked roar.
Confined there, I've chased the earthbound traffic
And lost the race to insignificant headwinds;
Forward and up a little in ground effect
I've topped the General's hedge with drooping turns
Where never Skyhawk or even Phantom flew.
Shaking and pulling collective,
I've lumbered The low untresspassed halls of victor airways,
Put out my hand and touched a tree.

[dreamingbig]

A sad day for sure.  Prayers sent to the family. 

[SemperFidelis97]

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.  Aaron will truely be missed.  Maybe as suggested the fund can go to getting something done for his kids college, a vacation, or something to help them they will be the ones that need the most support through this.  Semper Fidelis Aaron you served your country with honor, we all hope to be half the man you were.

[flatbkman]

I only knew him through this forum but will miss him and his input greatly. My prayers are for him and his family.

[jason stevens]

I never had the pleasure of conversation with this man wish I could have thank you for your service rip a nd my family and I are praying for loved ones left.

[fishinmike]

You will be missed, R.I.P. Thank you for all you have given for all of us.

[timberghost72]

Horrible to hear this. My prayers out to BLR and all the family. RIP Colockum. Thank you for your service and dedication to protecting all of us.

[wadu1]

LOW FLIGHT

Oh, I've slipped the surly bonds of earth
And hovered out of ground effect on semi-rigid blades;
Earthward I've auto'ed and met the rising brush of non-paved terrain
And done a thousand things you would never care to
Skidded and dropped and flared
Low in the heat soaked roar.
Confined there, I've chased the earthbound traffic
And lost the race to insignificant headwinds;
Forward and up a little in ground effect
I've topped the General's hedge with drooping turns
Where never Skyhawk or even Phantom flew.
Shaking and pulling collective,
I've lumbered The low untresspassed halls of victor airways,
Put out my hand and touched a tree.

Well done~~RIP Clockumelk