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Keith N Heidtman
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Name: Army 1st Lt. Keith N. Heidtman
Age: 24
From: Norwich, Conn.
Assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Incident: Army 1st Lt. Keith N. Heidtman died May 28 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter crashed after receiving heavy enemy fire during combat operations. Also killed was Chief Warrant Officer 2 Theodore U. Church.
Died: May 28, 2007
Norwich soldier dies in helicopter crash in Iraq
The Associated Press
Age: 24
From: Norwich, Conn.
Assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Incident: Army 1st Lt. Keith N. Heidtman died May 28 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter crashed after receiving heavy enemy fire during combat operations. Also killed was Chief Warrant Officer 2 Theodore U. Church.
Died: May 28, 2007
Norwich soldier dies in helicopter crash in Iraq
The Associated Press
NORWICH, Conn. — A helicopter crash in Iraq on Memorial Day claimed the life of a Norwich soldier, the governor’s office said May 29.
Army 1st Lt. Keith Heidtman, 24, was the 37th military member with Connecticut ties to die since the war began in 2002. Two Connecticut civilians have also been killed. Gov. M. Jodi Rell ordered all state and U.S. flags lowered to half staff in Heidtman’s honor.
“Lt. Heidtman made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us, and he did so to protect the freedom that we so often take for granted,” Rell said in a statement. “To have given his life on Memorial Day is especially poignant.”
Heidtman was one of 10 U.S. soldiers who...
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the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii;
Incident
Army 1st Lt. Keith N. Heidtman died May 28 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter crashed after receiving heavy enemy fire during combat operations. Also killed was Chief Warrant Officer 2 Theodore U. Church.
Prayers & Messages
Keith N Heidtman
2007-11-05
I miss you Bro. We shared some times. Much Aloha
Keith N Heidtman
2007-07-09
sorry u had to leave us mate, you done your family proud, c you in heaven.xx
Keith N Heidtman
2007-06-15
My sincerest condolences to Keith and his family. Keith, you are a true hero. Thank you for serving your country.
Sincerely,
SGT Jason A. Schumann's Mom, died Iraq May 19, 2007
Keith N Heidtman
2007-06-12
I was fortunate enough to have gone to school with Keith @ Kelly Middle and NFA and to have graduated in the same class as him, it was an honor to have know him. He was definately an outstanding young man. Thank You Keith for defending our country! You will always be remembered! Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and you! God Bless!!!
Keith N Heidtman
2007-06-12
I was fortunate enough to have gone to school with Keith @ Kelly Middle and NFA and to have graduated. He was definately an outstanding young man. Thank You Keith for defending our country! You will always be remembered! Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and you! God Bless!!!
Keith N Heidtman
2007-06-09
My deepest sympathy to the family of Keith Heidtman. My thoughts and prayers are with Keith and his family.
Keith N Heidtman
2007-06-08
I am a member of Tuc's family and I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. These boys have truely made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us.
The Heidtman Family
2007-06-06
May God's Peace overcome you at this time, your son did not die in vain. We are ever so greatfull for this price he paid for our freedom. He is in the arms of God.
Keith N Heidtman
2007-06-06
Dear Maureen and Artthur,
I am so terribly sorry about your loss.
You are both in my thoughts and in my prayers. Keith is as well. Do your best to stay strong. You have a multitude of friends at your side. I am one.
Sincerely,
Ronald Baratz
Keith N Heidtman
2007-06-03
Thank you Keith. Your strength will never be forgotten.
Keith N Heidtman
2007-06-03
You are a great solder.
Just like everyone else.
YOU STAND UP DO DEFEND OUR FREDOMS!