12-16-2010, 15:16
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Capt. Juan E. Lightfoot 2/7th SFG
RIP warrior
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http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20...101216-01.html
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Dec. 16, 2010) - U.S. Army Capt. Juan E. Lightfoot, 34, died at Womack Army Medical Center on Fort Bragg, Sunday, Dec. 12, following an accident during unit pre-scuba training several days earlier.
Lightfoot was a Special Forces detachment commander assigned to Co. C, 2nd Bn., 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He was a native of Elmont, N.Y.
Lightfoot graduated from Xavier High School and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1995 as a Personal Finance Records Clerk. In 2004, he completed the Marine’s Officer Basic Course and the Infantry Officer course in Quantico, Va.
After serving for five years as a Marine Infantry Officer, Lightfoot attended the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course in July, 2008. In November, 2010 after successfully completing the Special Forces Qualification Course, he was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group.
Lightfoot conducted multiple deployments as a Marine Corps officer in support of the War on Terror to both Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF).
Lightfoot’s military education includes Marine Combat Training, the Marine Infantry Officer Course, the Expeditionary Warfare School, the Reconnaissance Long Range Surveillance Course, Tactical Air Control Party Course, Basic Airborne School, Special Forces Qualification Course, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Course.
His awards and decorations include the Combat Action Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, Special Forces Tab, and Parachutist Badge. He was posthumously awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
Lightfoot is survived by his parents, Denise Carter and Damian Gennino of Elmont, N.Y.
The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation.
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12-16-2010, 15:34
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Rest in peace, Sir.
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12-16-2010, 16:05
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RIP Brother.....
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12-16-2010, 16:07
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RIP, hermano.
Prayers out.
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12-16-2010, 16:18
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Rest in Peace little brother, sleep well.
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12-16-2010, 16:48
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RIP, Dai-Uy.
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12-16-2010, 17:34
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damn 
I remember him
RIP
Last edited by 18DWife; 12-16-2010 at 18:08.
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12-16-2010, 17:37
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RIP Capt. Lightfoot and thank you for your sacrifice
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12-16-2010, 17:48
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RIP Warrior, Vaya con Dios..
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12-16-2010, 17:52
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Prayers out.
RIP.
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12-16-2010, 18:14
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RIP, Sir. What a story, what a loss. Thank you.
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12-16-2010, 18:36
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Obviously an extraordinary man. Take a break, brother. We'll meet you at the ORP.
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12-16-2010, 18:38
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Thank You Capt.
Rest in Peace.
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12-16-2010, 20:33
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Juan was a good officer and a great friend,I had the pleasure of being on a team with him in SUT and walking across the stage with him at graduation. I had seen him only a few days before the accident, was happy to be on a team and looking forward to going to combat as a team leader. This is a great loss to the force.
On Sunday me and a few others were able to say goodbye to him,before his passing. He maybe gone , but will never be forgotten.
Goodbye my friend, you will be missed
GP
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12-16-2010, 20:45
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Rest In Peace, Sir.
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