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Joseph Helton

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First Lt. Joseph Helton, 24, of Monroe, Ga., was traveling in a military vehicle Tuesday near Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated. He died from the wounds he sustained. Helton, a member of the U.S. Air Force, was assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base.

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dont know why just missing you more today! love

missing you a little more today love you

hey joseph... i hope you remember me. any ways i just wanted to say that i was always "scared" of you well because you where so tall. i remember sitting on my porch throwing the ball at one of my birthday parties. happy birthday joseph! i miss you so much! hey jordans son joseph has a great namesake!! i love you so much! i hope youre day in heaven today is extra special i love you!

Joe,
It seems like yesterday you were mentoring me as a freshman at the academy. Thank you for you service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten

Lt. It's been 4 years and it's crazy to think how time has flown but I always keep you in my mind I can't thank you for all the words you spoke to me while we doing our change over at Det3 but I'll never forget you!

SSgt Yaronczyk

This is a 10 minute video, it was taken in Camp Victory in 2010. Posted with permission of the family which I was honored to meet at the Helton Haul today.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1314988999173&l=7493863269295811808

I didn't know Joe and I wasn't in his unit. However, I was an Army officer working with Iraqi Security Forces in Mahmudiyah, Iraq from 2009 until 2010. I was actually patrolling in the same area Joe was on that day, but I didn't hear of the incident until I got back to my base. And I have only recently learned that Joe departed that day. I'm not sure who will read this, but I just wanted to let his family know that they're in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Phil
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I am trying to get a hold of the family of Lt. Helton. Please contact me if you receive this. 402-595-0056

for September 8, 2011

Remembering and honoring the life, service and courage of this fine young American. I hope that all who love and miss him have found better days in which to share their precious memories.