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Scott A.M. Oswell

    
Friday, July 06 2007 @ 06:39 AM MDT
Contributed by: River97
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Seattle Post Intelligencer -- A 16-year military veteran who was an Army "Kiowa" helicopter pilot from Fort Lewis died in Iraq on Independence Day when his helicopter struck a power line, the Defense Department said Thursday.

Chief Warrant Officer Scott A.M. Oswell, 33, whose home was listed only as Washington state, was killed in Ninewah province in northern Iraq, military officials reported. One soldier was injured.

Oswell served with the 4th Squadron, 6th U.S. Air Cavalry based at the Army post south of Tacoma. The 600-member squadron arrived at Fort Lewis in 2005 and Oswell arrived in August 2006 at Fort Lewis as an instructor pilot.

The squadron, which deployed to Iraq in May, is part of the 4,000-member 4th Stryker Brigade sent to Iraq in April.

Oswell's family declined to comment.

A Christian and Missionary Alliance Web site says he is the son-in-law of Fred and Marilyn Smith, missionaries and employees with the organization's national office in Colorado Springs.

Oswell's wife, Sherry, is the couple's daughter. Oswell leaves behind three children ages 13, 11 and 4 as well, the site said.

According to the site, Oswell's co-pilot survived the crash. Funeral arrangements are being made to bury him at Logan Cemetery in Colorado.

Oswell joined the military in 1991 and became an Army warrant officer in 2001, serving at Wheeler Field, Hawaii. By 2005, he was an instructor pilot.

Oswell's many awards indicate he may first have been a Marine, according to military record information shared by Fort Lewis. They include not only a Combat Action Badge and two Air Medals, but Army and Navy unit and individual commendation awards -- including an Army commendation medal with "V" for valor -- and Marine Corps and Army good conduct medals.

Oswell is the 65th member of the U.S. armed forces with ties to Washington state to die in the war in Iraq this year, and the 212th since the war began in March 2003.

 
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Scott A.M. Oswell
Authored by: anonymous on Friday, July 06 2007 @ 04:14 PM MDT
Im sorry to hear about this, My husbands in his unit, I was freaked out by this, I hope the family is ok and being strong.
Scott A.M. Oswell
Authored by: anonymous on Monday, July 09 2007 @ 10:58 PM MDT
Scott,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Scott A.M. Oswell
Authored by: anonymous on Wednesday, July 11 2007 @ 09:44 PM MDT
Scott was one of my best friends. Through Scott I became best friends with his wife Cheri. I have known Scott for over 12 years. As a matter of fact he was one of my Marines. You see, I was in the Marines for a long time. We worked together in the 1st FSSG CMCC Vault. Scott was a true Marine. He did an OUTSTANDING job. He knew when to be serious and when to have a good time. He could switch gears at the drop of a dime. I could always depend on Scott to do what was needed without telling him. We had a relationship of SNCO/NCO and best friends. I retired from the Marines in 1999 and even though I was no longer active duty we stayed in touch with each other. Scott and his family was with me during my time of need when my brother Henry Ralls suddenly passed away. My brother was a Marine also. Scott and his family was in Alabama. Scott was there doing some training for his next mission to Iraq. To give you an example of the type of person Scott was, he called me and asked if it would be ok for him and his family to attend the funeral services for my brother. I have to tell you, this truly touched my heart in a way I can not explain. I was so thankful for that. During this time I got to see his wife, oldesT daughter again and meet for the first time his other two beautiful children. So one could imagine sorrow when his wife called me and told me the sad news. There was not a delay in my thinking that I would not be there for his wife and family. Scott is truly missed. I can't believe that I am writting this! Just little over a year he was in my and my family presence to support us when my brother died. Now I have to be there for his family. Over the years I got to meet his mother and father. Beautiful people. If one would ever meet his parents and knew Scott they would see where he gets his character from. I believe even though Scott is not here on this earth with us any longer his spirt will linger forever. Here is the good thing, I know my brother Henry and I know Scott and from that I know my brother Henry will meet Scott at the gates of Heaven to welcome him aboard. Marines takes care of Marines. No matter where they may be, here on earth or in Heaven.
I am Ericker Camarillo, I live in Hemet, California and I am proud to be a Marine. "Once a Marine Always a Marine". SEMPER FI SCOTT A. M. OSWELL!
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