Heathe N. Craig
Died: June 21, 2006
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Unit: 159th Medical Company (Air Ambulance)
Branch: U.S. Army
Staff Sergeant Heathe N. Craig died on June 21, 2006, when his UH-60 helicopter hoist malfunctioned in Naray, Afghanistan, where he was serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. While attempting to evacuate another Soldier hurt during combat operations, Craig was holding the wounded Soldier as they were both hoisted from a ridgeline by the helicopter. Halfway to the helicopter, the line snapped and both Soldiers fell to their deaths. The 28-year-old was assigned to the 159th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) out of Wiesbaden, Germany. Craig’s memorial service and funeral were held at Wiesbaden Army Airfield’s chapel.
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