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Air Force officials identify Frankfurt Airport shooting deaths

Posted 3/3/2011

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3/3/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced March 3 the deaths of two Airmen as a result of the March 2 shooting at Frankfurt International Airport, Germany.

Killed were:

Senior Airman Nicholas J. Alden , 25, of Williamston, S.C., assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.

Airman 1st Class Zachary R. Cuddeback, 21, of Stanardsville, Va., assigned to the 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

For more information, media should contact:

RAF Lakenheath (48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs): +44 1638-522151
Ramstein AB (86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs): +49 6371-47-9196
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs +49 6371-47-6558, or by e-mail at usafe.pao@ramstein.af.mil.

Comments

3/7/2011 8:11:56 AM ET
Im Sorry About The Lose Of The Men. I Know Of Frankfurt. I Us To Live Near That Town. Its So Sad I Feel Like I Lost A Close Friend Also. Just Because This Happend In My Old Location.

amanda, Germany

3/6/2011 10:06:45 PM ET
Senior Airman Nicholas J. Alden shall not be forgotten.Airman 1st Class Zachary R. Cuddeback shall not be forgotten.The angels are always near to those who are grieving to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God. A Soldiers' Angel.

Janet Mattson, Huntington WV

3/5/2011 10:58:45 PM ET
RIP my fellow airman. My prayers go out to the families and peers. Also, does anyone know the names of the wounded? i have not seen the names anywhere and would like to know if iknow more of the victims.

SF SSGT, ok

3/5/2011 6:48:30 PM ET
Sincere condolances to the families especially the mothers. My son George is stationed at Ramstein and met the bus driver Zachary through his friend. Janis Korkos

Janis L. Korkos, Bonita Springs FL

3/5/2011 11:08:45 AM ET
my son is also in sec forces...this just hits so close to home...such a tragic and unfair ending...love and light to their loved ones and fellow airmen during this hardest of times

sandi, mn

3/5/2011 10:47:02 AM ET
it's such a shame for these young airmen to pass the way they did. God and peace be with their families and friends.

M Sanchez , Tinker AFB OK

3/5/2011 10:46:19 AM ET
my son is also security forces...this just hits so close to home...such a tragic and unfair ending...love and light to their loved ones and fellow airmen during this hardest of times

sandi, mn

3/5/2011 8:34:44 AM ET
RIP. May we find the rats that are responsible for the deaths of our Airmen and may we hang and kill these worthless rats.

Simon, Australia

3/5/2011 3:37:26 AM ET
From birth, your parents brought you and raised you with love in their hearts. As time flew by you grew and grew and became what you are now. As you left your home to defend what love has given you, you joined another family that has been by your side. You were never left alone and always had a shoulder, a hand and a friend whenever you needed us. It is tragic to see our brothers have fallen but again God has stretched his arm to you to enter a new family. You will always remain in our hearts and our minds. You have done your jobs and may rest now. It's our turn to continue where you left off. May God bless your families and friends.

Javier, Vogelweh AB

3/5/2011 2:27:43 AM ET
This was such a complete senseless act. They were so young and who knew getting on the bus that day would be their ultimate sacrifice. I may not have known you but my heart aches for your loss. Rest in peace my fellow comrades...

MAH, AOR

3/4/2011 10:58:50 PM ET
R.I.P, dear lads. May GOD cradle you in his arms. My deepest condolences to family, friends and his extended military family.

T.Clarke C.F. ret'd, Barrie Ont. Canada

3/4/2011 10:19:34 PM ET
It looks as though my son will be gong to N.C. to bring these boys home and probably do the services for at least one of them in Anderson S.C. . I know his heart will be breaking as it has before but he considers his job in the Air Force an honor and would have no one else do it. I feel for their families. God speed.

Cynthia Brown, US

3/4/2011 9:44:16 PM ET
RIP my young Defenders. You are honored and missed...

Retired SF, Orlando FL

3/4/2011 8:40:38 PM ET
May you find the peace that was stolen from you. You will be remembered.

Doug Auton, San Antonio

3/4/2011 8:19:02 PM ET
Rest in peace, Airmen. We thank you for your service. May god bless your families at this time. I cry everytime I see these articles.

Patti, Wisconsin

3/4/2011 7:36:23 PM ET
We have lost two of the finest young men this nation has to offer and our hearts are saddened as we mourn for the loss of all their tomorrows. May God embrace their families with His love and comfort.

Jeannie Stivers, Texas

3/4/2011 7:36:10 PM ET
My condolences to the families and friends. Sad to lose more brothers. See you again one day. Pray for the shooter as he obviously is a very deluded individual.

J, Osan

3/4/2011 7:01:33 PM ET
Defensor Fortis. Rest in Peace my fellow Defenders....

LPaulauskas, NAS JRB Fort Worth Texas

3/4/2011 6:57:03 PM ET
The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it.....The American flag flies from the last breath of each military member who has died serving it. Rest in Peace

Richard McKinnie, Little Rock Arkansas

3/4/2011 3:11:30 PM ET
Your fight is over. Your fellow blue berets will assume your posts and carry on from here. Rest in the peaceful arms of God.

KWE, Little Rock

3/4/2011 2:32:28 PM ET
It's such a shame these Airman were so young, and to die like that. May God be with their family and friends.

Jessica Hunt, Patrick AFB

3/4/2011 2:20:08 PM ET
May God comfort these families. The world is an unpredictable place right now, all the more reason we must depend on our divine Creator for wisdom. May God be with all the military personnel as they battle this insidious enemy .Are the end times starting to unfold?

Jamie M, Pa

3/4/2011 2:09:57 PM ET
Your service will never be forgotten. The mind may fail but fellow Airmen live on in our hearts always.

Jere, Lackland AFB TX

3/4/2011 1:42:57 PM ET
So young and 'under-lived'...may their families find peace within. God Bless All

RSR, San Antonio Texas

3/4/2011 1:37:00 PM ET
My heart and prayers go out to the families and friends of these fallen Airmen. This is a huge loss for our Air Force family.

Cheryl Sizemore, Fairfield Ohio

3/4/2011 12:22:11 PM ET
May God comfort the family of our fallen comrades and the families of the wounded Airmen. Two lives lost too young. Rest in Peace. K, Grand Forks

Ken, GFAFG ND

3/4/2011 11:57:24 AM ET
Rest in Peace my wonderful heroes. Thank you and your families for your complete sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Tom Henley, South Dakota

3/4/2011 11:34:50 AM ET
This is so sad. Their families remain in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace brothers.

Katie H., Spangdahlem

3/4/2011 11:09:43 AM ET
I pray to God for peace for the families of these two men. I thank them for their sacrifice and cry with them for their loss.

Lori Branyan, Indiana

3/4/2011 10:59:26 AM ET
I pray for healing for these Airmen's families. May these brave defenders rest in peace.

Michelle, MCChord AFB WA

3/4/2011 10:52:18 AM ET
May you have a sweet slumber, airmen. My thoughts and prayers are with your families and friends.

Deveney, USA

3/4/2011 10:31:46 AM ET
Was this a terrorist act? Random? Accidental? God bless..

kasey, Michigan

3/4/2011 10:26:51 AM ET
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.

Moya Morland, USA

3/4/2011 8:49:52 AM ET
REST IN PEACE FRIENDS. MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS.

MICHAEL ANDERSON, ALTUS AFB OK

3/4/2011 6:45:29 AM ET
We are still masters of our fate. We are still captains of our souls. Winston S. Churchill. Godspeed, Warriors

T, DC

3/4/2011 12:15:40 AM ET
Such a tragic loss. My heart goes out to the families of these airmen and to their Air Force families at Ramstein and the Liberty Wing. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

S, Kunsan

3/3/2011 10:03:13 PM ET
Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings. Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds and done a hundred things. Rest in peace my friends

C, Osan

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