05-15-2009, 12:51
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MAJ Steven Hutchison
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A Vietnam War veteran killed in an Iraq roadside bombing this week has become the oldest American service member to be killed in either Iraq or Afghan combat, the Pentagon has confirmed.
Maj. Steven Hutchison -- a 60-year-old soldier from Scottsdale, Arizona -- died on Sunday in the southern Iraqi city of Basra after a bomb went off near his vehicle in the region.
Hutchison spanned two war eras. He enlisted in the Army at 19 and served in Vietnam, according to a news report on CNN affiliate KNXV-TV.
Hutchison wanted to serve again after the September 11, 2001, attack on the United States, but his wife opposed that.
His wife died of breast cancer in 2006 and Hutchison was "devastated," his brother Richard Hutchison told KNXV.
Steve Hutchison jogged, got into great physical shape and returned to Army active duty at age 57 in Afghanistan and then Iraq.
He had been assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.
"He's been a soldier his whole life," Richard Hutchison said.
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http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/...rss_topstories
RIP Sir, and thank you for your service.
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05-15-2009, 13:02
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Rest in Peace Sir......
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05-15-2009, 13:07
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Rest in Peace, Sir.
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05-15-2009, 16:10
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RIP, Warrior.................. 
GB TFS
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I believe that SF is a 'calling' - not too different from the calling missionaries I know received. I knew instantly that it was for me, and that I would do all I could to achieve it. Most others I know in SF experienced something similar. If, as you say, you HAVE searched and read, and you do not KNOW if this is the path for you --- it is not....
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05-15-2009, 16:22
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Rest In Peace Maj Hutchinson!
Thank you for your years of service!
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05-15-2009, 18:15
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RIP MAJ Hutchison, Vaya con Dios..
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05-15-2009, 20:49
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There was a great story about the Major on the local news last night. What a true patriot. May we always find men such as he when the nation is in trouble.
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05-15-2009, 23:53
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RIP, warrior.
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05-16-2009, 04:28
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R.I.P. Major
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05-16-2009, 13:27
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RIP MAJ Hutchison
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