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Douglas Faust Blackledge

Albuquerque, New Mexico

1970 - 2016

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Blackledge, Douglas Faust Douglas Faust Blackledge was gifted with great charm, intellect, sense of humor and athletic ability. As an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter pilot operating under call sign "Drippy," he was proud to serve his country as a true Combat Search and Rescue Warrior. He...

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He was a wonderful person, as was Helen. I have often thought of them both over the years and will continue to do so.

Doug was my childhood friend with many years of school bus rides from Collet Elementary through middle school then high school. I am saddened to hear he is no longer with us and that I only just found out. I graduated with Doug and found out now from our reunion. He looks EXACTLY as I remember him and that smile of his. My condolences to your family of your loss.

Santa Fe National Cemetery, Friday 4 March 2016

Interment ceremony, Santa Fe National Cemetery

Doug, or "Drippy" as I knew him for many years was both a colleague and a friend. It saddens me deeply that he has left us so soon.

Nothing I can say can bring him back. So the only thing I can do is honor his memory. I will remember his smile and ridiculous sense of humor. He made me laugh even when the world we were in wasn't a very funny place and for that I'm forever grateful.

Farewell my friend...

Trevor

We were greatly saddened to learn of his passing. It just seemed as if he had so much going for him and so much life in front of them. It's hard to believe that his mortal, earthly journey has ended. He leaves behind many wonderful memories, especially from childhood family reunions. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family at this difficult time.
Andy Woods (Doug's cousin).

May Drippy rest in peace, prayers and thoughts go out to whole family and friends. Served with him in Ramstien Germany, could not meet a nicer individual. Rest in peace my friend.LoveWalter "P-Cole Train " MarkwasBoom Operater SMsgt USAF Ret.

This picture was taken in the Philippines back in April 2002