Brian K. Van Dusen Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Columbus, Ohio

Chief Warrant Officer Brian Van Dusen, 39, originally from Columbus, Ohio, died while performing the kind of mission that was his reason for joining the Army, his brother said. "He believed in saving lives, not taking them," David Van Dusen said. Brian Van Dusen was killed May 9, 2003, when his Black Hawk air medical helicopter snagged a power wire across the Tigris River as it took off during the rescue of a wounded Iraqi child, and flipped over and into the water. The child was in another helicopter and was flown to safety. He had been living in Colorado Springs, Colo., with his wife, 6-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son. Brian Van Dusen had been flying military helicopters for 19 years. His brother David said he last spoke to Brian on the day he shipped out from Fort Carson, Colo. The two were making plans for an annual deer hunting trip in December. "You just can''t take anything for granted," David Van Dusen said. "I''m going to miss him. He was a good brother and a great father."

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Charlie Gili

November 16, 2023 | Brooklyn, NY

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Victoria Vandusen

August 16, 2023 | Charlotte, NC | Sister

Thinking of you today, Brother. You are missed and never forgotten.

SGT Mark V. Harmon

May 27, 2023 | Rochester, NY | Military

I wonder what it would be like if he was still alive. I also want to join the U.S. Marines

Caleb Van-Dusen

October 03, 2019 | Vermilion, OH | Grandchild

As part of the Mindful Memorial Day program at Arlington Cemetery, I was given a yellow ribbon to wear today in honor of Chief Warrant Officer Brian K. Van Dusen.

My heart aches for his family's and friends loss. His sacrifice, and yours, will never be forgotten.

Klaus Held

May 29, 2016 | Annandale, VA

Our family remains grateful to CWO Brian Van Dusen for his courageous sacrifice in service of his country. We continue to wish his family good tidings.

January 05, 2014 | MA

In memory of Brian Van Dusen for his service and sacrifice to this Country.

December 09, 2012

To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Brian K. Van Dusen:
Always remembering Brian. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

May 09, 2012 | Carson City, NV

I was 6years old when this happened. I beleave that Im doing fine without my father sometimes, but there is that time were i need him.

Angel Van Dusen

February 09, 2012 | Colorado Springs, CO

Chief Warrant Officer Brian K. Van Dusen

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