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Name: Army Capt. Clayton L. Adamkavicius
Age: 43
From: Fairdale, Ky.
Assigned to the 149th Brigade, 35th Infantry Division, Kentucky Army National Guard, Louisville, Ky.
Incident: Army Capt. Clayton L. Adamkavicius died April 21 of injuries sustained from enemy small-arms fire during combat operations in Abu Ghurayb, Afghanistan.
Died:
April
21, 2006
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Clayton L. Adamkavicius
BY Anonymous on Aug 05, 2016 | |  | He was a good guy...
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Clayton L. Adamkavicius
BY Anonymous on Apr 11, 2012 | | | | I went to Riverside Polytechnic High School with Clayton. He was such a heart throb. I am not sure if he knew my name but we all knew his. Even as a teenager Clayton showed leadership and great promise. I am so sad to know he is gone. He was really a good person. We all miss him.
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Clayton L. Adamkavicius
BY Anonymous on Apr 22, 2009 | | | | To the Adamkavicious familyYou don't know me, but our paths crossed on 21 April 2006. I was a member or the crew of the B-52 that was unable to ride to the rescue of your son...we were however, able to avenge his death.My prayers are always with you.
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Clayton L. Adamkavicius
BY Anonymous on Oct 27, 2006 | | | |
To the Adamkavicius family:
Please think of this when the pain of loss becomes too much to bear.
I Did Not Die
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle Autumns rain.
When you awaken in the mornings hush.
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there;
I did not die.
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Clayton L. Adamkavicius
BY Anonymous on Jun 29, 2006 | | | | Clayton's story has touched my life. God Bless him and his family for his sacrifice. God Bless!
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Clayton L. Adamkavicius
BY Anonymous on May 10, 2006 | | | | In Remembrance of Clayton Adamkavicius
In April of 1963 Clayton Lee Adamkavicius was born to Doris and Ed Adamkavicius in Dayton Ohio. As the youngest of four children, Clayton was a vicarious toddler with an appetite for knowledge and an ability to always be the center of attention.
For a time Clayton lived in Dayton, then my parents learned that the Air Force was transferring them to Italy. The Adamkavicius family spent some time in West Monroe before leaving for Italy, and this is where Clayton became aware of the family he had and the love for him they shared.
Young Clayton learned the meaning of disappointment in Italy, for it became apparent to him, quickly, that he would have to spend more time learning to walk because his Uncle Jerry wasnt their to carry him wherever he needed to go.
From Italy the family went to Germany and Clayton grew. In 1969 the Adamkavicius family returned to the United States and was transferred to Riverside California. Claytons father retired from the Air Force and the decision was made to settle in Monroe. Though his time was short in Monroe, Clayton made many bonds with cousins that he would hold special for the rest of his life.
Claytons family left Monroe to return to Riverside California where young Clayton settled into a southern California life style with its snow covered mountains and warm beaches.
As Clayton grew, so did his ideas and talents. As an artist, Claytons skills were almost instinctual. Clayton enjoyed everything from pottery, to drawing. When Clayton set his hand too it, it was like he had done it for his whole life. Clayton once tested his talents by drawing a 10 cent stamp on an envelope, and then mailing it to his cousin Chris in West Monroe. Amazingly, the letter made it. To this day I dont believe the Post Master General ever found out. Though a felony conviction my still be coming.
Though Claytons abilities were amazing to his parents, family and friends, and set him apart from many others, it still wasnt enough for him. Clayton always wanted to be apart of something bigger. He wanted to help; he wanted to fight against evil and to protect those he loved. This is what drew him to the military.
Clayton joined the Air Force in 1983. With only a high school diploma and some college, he found himself in the enlisted ranks. Claytons first taste of military life was bitter sweet. In speaking with him later, I found he learned two things, first, that he wanted to be the one giving the orders, and second, never back away from your dreams.
After he left the Air Force, Clay tried civilian life for a time. He worked at various carriers and made many choices, but he was never able to shake the calling of military life.
After much thought, Clay joined the Nevada Army National Guard. Clay had remembered his lessons from before, and chose a career in the Mechanized Infantry to learn all he could about life in a combat unit, and how to drive tanks, He also put in for OCS (Officer Candidate School). Though his age was an issue, Clays ability of persuasion is legendary and his commander found a drive that he knew would never fail Clay. Following, Clay achieved is undergraduate degree in business and excelled in OCS. When it was all said and done, Clay had become what his dreams had always led him to be, an officer in a combat unit.
Once in the Kentucky Army National Guard, Clay worked hard to further his military career, but also to do what he could to defeat evil and forward the cause of good so others may have what they never would be able to achieve on there own; democracy.
Clay had spent two years in Bosnia when the horror of September 11th showed us all that oceans wouldnt be enough to stop those who would stop at nothing to see our way of life, and who we are, destroyed. Clay knew his calling and his path was clear.
Capt. Clayton Lee Adamkavicius died on 21 April 2006. His death was sudden, his life cut short. He knew the mission he was carrying out would bring democracy one step closer to the people of Afghanistan, and safety to those he had left here at home. To him this was a win-win situation. If he had known what awaited him on that fateful night, he wouldnt have flinched and he wouldnt have run, for Clay believed in what he was doing, and he knew what he loved, and nothing was going to threaten that ever again.
So, today we are here to honor his memory. We are not here to greave but to remember Clay as he was; a soldier that defended what he loved and gave hope to others who has never had hope before.
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Prayers & Condolences For:
Clayton L. Adamkavicius
BY DONNYDO on May 05, 2006 | | | | O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on Your departed veteran who gave his life in the service of his country. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of Your Son he may share in the joy of Your heavenly kingdom and rejoice in You with Your saints forever.
I ask this through Christ our Lord.
My sincere hearfelt condolences to Clayton's family
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