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PHOTO ESSAY: Airmen pay homage to fallen hero

Posted 9/7/2010   Updated 8/25/2010 Email story   Print story

    

9/7/2010 - Airmen from the U. S. Air Force Honor Guard transfer Capt. David A. Wisniewski on to a caisson Aug. 23, 2010, at Arlington National Cemetery while HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters fly overhead. Captain Wisniewski died July 2 from injuries suffered during a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. He was with the 66th Rescue Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Gina Chiaverotti-Paige)



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9/8/2010 6:20:45 PM ET
Soldiers rest in peace and sing Amazing Grace. Thank you for your sacrifice and your service.
Joe Clay, Ohio
 
9/8/2010 5:23:21 PM ET
RIP Wiz... My prayers go out to you and your family. You are in a better place now brother. That Others May Live
rescue_mxer, Nellis AFB NV
 
9/8/2010 5:19:48 PM ET
I keep David and all of those hero's in my prayers. My son-in-law Joel died in the same attack. The price we pay for our freedom is anything but free.
pat sullivan, fort wayne in
 
9/8/2010 3:39:48 PM ET
Hats off to you and your family Captain Wisniewski. You were truly a Leader Wingman and Warrior.
Tom, Washington
 
9/8/2010 10:22:02 AM ET
RIP Captain Wisniewski...you are a true American Hero. Thank you for your service. You and your Family are in my prayers.
Maureen, Tallahassee Fl
 
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