Michael A. Hook Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Altoona, Pennsylvania

Michael A. Hook's football teammates remembered the defensive lineman and letterman as a hardworking, straightforward youth who put others ahead of himself. "He was a tough young man," said his coach, Phil Ricchio. "He worked extremely hard and loved lifting weights. He got injured early in the season and worked his tail off to get back on the field. Yet he was funny and personable throughout, and would have been successful at whatever he chose to do." Hook, 25, of Altoona, Pa., was killed Aug. 22 when his helicopter crashed in Multaka. He was a 2001 high school graduate and was assigned to Schofield Barracks Troy Pincherri first met Hook in junior high, played football beside him, and recalled talking with him soon after he enlisted in the Army. "He was really proud to be in the military and doing this for his country," Pincherri said. "On the football field, he was a great competitor, yet really laid back and genuine off the field." He is survived by his father and stepmother, Larry and Belinda Hook, and mother, MaryAnn Hook. He and his fiancee, Suzie Fetterman, expect their first child next month.

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Hello my sweet love. It's been so long since I've written and I'm sorry. I miss you so very much, and Mason is getting so big. Finishing Kindergarten and getting ready to start 1st grade in the fall.
Hard to believe it'll be 7 years in August....SEVEN years! I can still hear your voice and hear the hilarious inpersinations you used to do.
We visited your grave on Monday for Memorial day; although we visit it weekly, and Mason left you a little something special.
I know you're...

Suzie

June 02, 2014

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Hook Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Michael A. Hook US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of...

Charlie Gili

December 20, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY

I wanted to thank you for everything you did for our country. You are a true hero and I will never forget what you gave. God bless the family of Spc. Michael Hook.

Adam W.

October 05, 2012 | Johnstown, PA

To the family and friends of Spc. Michael A. Hook:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

August 22, 2011 | Carson City, NV

Hi love. there were 30 navy seals that lost their lives this weekend in a helicopter crash. it was like reliving your death all over again....it's so hard Mike. I miss you so much and with the time passing, it doesn't seem to be getting any easier. Mason is growing like a weed, and asking questions more and more everyday. He informed me that now when he grows up he wants to go into the Army and be in a helicopter just like his daddy. he's telling me that he misses you, even cries for you, and...

Suzie

August 08, 2011 | PA

Always thinking of you and wishing you were still here.Still hanging tough for ya.Your bro.

Henry Weatherwalk

May 06, 2011 | Altoona, PA

I miss you!!

Suzie

February 28, 2011 | Altoona, PA

To the family and friends of Spc. Michael A. Hook:
Remembering Michael on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

August 22, 2010 | Carson City, NV

Thinking of Spc Cook's family this weekend as I remember RIckey Bell, who lost his life in the same helicopter crash. May God be with you and bring you peace and comfort. They will never be forgotten.

Rachel McCoy

August 22, 2010 | Dyersburg, TN

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