want to share a loss of one of our young heros, OT

[Chuckindenver]

received a troubling email yesterday, as some of you know, i am close to my friends, and feel deaply when one of our guys or gals gives it all for our freedom.
this mans dad is a good friend, and someone i enjoy talking to at the shows, we have swapped BS, and guns for many years.
my heart goes out to his family..





Staff Sgt. Mark M. Maierson - 7th SFG(A)



Maierson, 27, died during training at the Army’s Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West, Fla., Friday.

While conducting training in the school’s pool, the Soldier lost consciousness. Medical personnel- present during the training- provided immediate treatment and transported the Soldier to the Lower Keys Medical Center, Key West, where he was later pronounced dead.

Maierson, a native of Littleton, Colo., was born Dec. 13, 1981. He volunteered for military service and entered the Army in September 2003 as a Special Forces Trainee. After basic and advanced individual training at Fort Benning, Ga., Maierson was assigned to the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. He began the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2007, and he earned the coveted “Green Beret” in April 2008. He was then assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), here, as a Special Forces engineer sergeant.

Maierson’s military education includes the Special Forces Qualification Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer’s Course, Warrior Leader’s Course, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Course, and the Basic Airborne Course.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with “2” numeral, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces Tab.

Staff Sgt. Maierson is survived by his mother Rose, and Father, Mark Maierson, of Littleton, Colo.

The Army has begun an investigation of the incident.

For further information, media should contact the Special Forces Command Public Affairs Office during duty hours at 910-432-4587 or after duty hours at 910-689-6187.

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[Arisaka99]

Those who fall training for war are every bit as selfless and missed as those who die in a Combat zone. His Obit. and medals show a combat tour in Afghanistan. God bless those who man the walls of freedom so that we may rest easier at night.

Brad B.
US Army (Ret.)

[Jim Tarleton]

Sad. He sounds like he was much a man.

Jim

[Dollar Bill]

"Those who fall training for war are every bit as selfless and missed as those who die in a Combat zone. His Obit. and medals show a combat tour in Afghanistan. God bless those who man the walls of freedom so that we may rest easier at night."

Amen. Our prayers go out to his mother, father, and all who knew him. His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

[BruceV]

What a tragedy. Mr. and Mrs. Maierson are in my prayers. Sincerely. Bruce.

[charles isaac]

Sorry to hear about this. Prayers sent.

[Lancebear]

Hey Chuck,

Sorry for your friend's loss and yours. That man was a helluva soldier.

LB

[drboompa]

Chuck,

sorry to hear. May the grace of God be with you and his family during this sad time.

Warren