RIP Capt. Aaron Blanchard

[El Jason]

Known on Hunt Talk as Lngbowflyer, Capt. Aaron Blanchard was killed in Afghanistan yesterday.

A link to a thread with details from his brother can be found here.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,123957.0.html

He and his flight partner were hit by incoming as they were trying to get their chopper airborne to provide relief to an infantry division that was involved in firefight.

RIP soldier. Elk season is 365 days a year in Heaven.

 

[JohnCushman]

Damnit!! I'll light a candle for him and his family

 

[jryoung]

Oh man this is awful. I've followed him for some time on Hunting-Washington as I hunted the Colockum growing up and he had tremendous knowledge of the area.

Makes me ill.

 

[Oak]

Very sorry to hear that.

 

[spook12]

I hope his friends and family find peace during this terrible time.

 

[ashersdad]

Terrible news. So sorry for his family. May we never forget those that have given everything for our freedom. Rest in peace brother.

 

[Big luke1981]

This is really sad, I talked with him on the washington forum and always enjoyed his posts. He was a great man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. R.I.P Aaron!!!!

 

[Devil Diver Down]

Terrible deal. Hopefully his family can make it through this trying time and we can all thank him for his service to our country.

 

[lanetaxidermy]

My deepest sympathy for the family. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

 

[jabber]

Sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends

 

[WV Hunter]

RIP

 

[Big Fin]

Terrible. No other words. Please let us know if more information comes available. And, if there is some way we can help those affected.

God bless him, and protect all who serve.

 

[1_pointer]

Sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with his family and fellow brothers in arms.

 

[mtmiller]

Terrible news.

 

[noharleyyet]

Dreadful news, sincerest condolences to his loved ones. God be with all our men and women in harms way and bring them home safely and soon.

 

[Pagosa]

I hate to hear this. God bless this Man and his family. He gave up His life for our freedom.

 

[dustinf]

Heart wrenching.

My thoughts are with him, and his family.

 

[smalls]

Wow. Very sad news. Prayers for his family and for those who continue to put themselves in harms way for our freedom.

 

[Straight Arrow]

Rest in peace, CPT Blanchard. May your spirit soar and your rotor always remain in the green.
May pride in your sacrifice and warm memories soften the grief and give strength to your loved ones.

 

[Caseknife]

We all salute you, CPT Blanchard, you made the ultimate sacrifice. Brings back strong emotions from 18 months ago at Arlington.