Name: Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael P. Flores
Age: 31 From: San Antonio, TX Assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Incident: Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael P. Flores
died June 9, near FOB Jackson, Afghanistan, in a CV-22 Osprey helicopter crash. Also killed were Air Force 1st Lt. Joel C. Gentz, Air Force Staff Sgt. David C. Smith and Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin D. White Died: June 09, 2010
Schwartz mourns airmen killed in medevac crash
By Scott Fontaine
Staff writer
The Pentagon has named the four rescue airmen who were killed June 9 when insurgents shot down their HH-60G Pave Hawk in southern Afghanistan.
Three airmen also were injured in the Pave Hawk incident, which occurred on the deadliest day for Air Force personnel at war in more than five years.
The four killed are:
* 1st Lt. Joel C. Gentz, 25, of Grass Lake, Mich.
* Staff Sgt. David C. Smith, 26, of Eight Mile, Ala.
* Tech. Sgt. Michael P. Flores, 31, of San Antonio.
* Senior Airman Benjamin D. White, 24, of Erwin, Tenn.
Flores and White were assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Gentz was assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Smith was assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron at Nellis.
The wounded airmen are members of the 66th Rescue Squadron. They are being treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany.
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Anonymous on Jul 04, 2010
we love you Mike, Risa, Eli and Mikey. you will be in our hearts forever.love,your family
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2010
Mr. Flores
We met breifly when you picked your son at day care. I knew what a wonderful Dad you were.
You and Your beautiful family will always be in my prayer. I thank you for your service to our country. We ARE the land of the free because of the brave. May you Rest in Peace Mr. Flores.Very Respectfully,Rosa Escobedo
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Anonymous on Jun 25, 2010
I miss and Love you Mike! I wait for the day that I can join you and we can be together again.Love you Risa
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Anonymous on Jun 18, 2010
How can you say it was a CV-22 crash the no more than 5 sentences later say it was a pave hawk? There is no certainty to what happened yet. Honor these mens' lives and not how their demise came about.
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Anonymous on Jun 18, 2010
My condolences to the Flores family. Mike, I sincerely thank you for your brave and selfless service to our country. May you rest in eternal peace.Very Respectfully,CMSgt (Ret) Frederick H. Scantling, Jr.PJ ('72-'86)
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Anonymous on Jun 17, 2010
Mike,When I think back to when we knew eachother in high school, I can't help but remember how nice you were. You were a truely a kind spirit and you will be missed. The words "thank you" don't even begin to express the gratitude that I have for you. I will never forget you or the sacrifice you made. You are my hero!Love,Nicole Bonicamp
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Louvenia7 on Jun 16, 2010
I want to thank Michael for his service to our country. He willingly put his life on the line so that those back home could enjoy the freedom that we cherish so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Flores family.Stan and Gaye Siler
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Anonymous on Jun 16, 2010
Michael,Thank you for your bravery and love for our country. You lived up to the motto you served for "so that others may live" proudly. I pray for your wife, children & family. We will always honor your sacrifice and determination!
With blessings & Love,Cynthia Trevino Curtiss & my husband Uriah Curtiss (USMC retired)& Gabriella
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Anonymous on Jun 15, 2010
Rest in Peace and Honor.Anne and Rich Stanley
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY KateThack on Jun 14, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family. Honor, Hero come to my mind.... Rest in peace my friend....
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael P. Flores BY Anonymous on Jun 12, 2010