Rusty W. Bell Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Pocahontas, Arkansas

"Hi," wrote the serviceman on a military bulletin board on June 20. "My name is Rusty Bell, and I am serving in Iraq for the third time since 2001. I would love to have someone write me." The answers came swiftly. "I'm composing an e-mail right now for ya," wrote Leah. Sarah in London told Rusty "to drop her a line." Elizabeth wrote "I am hoping to find a soldier who is away from home just like you." On Aug. 14, another message appeared. "To everyone who has been in contact with Rusty Bell," it said. "My name is Robert Holder and I am Rusty's uncle. I regret to send this message to inform you all that Rusty was killed in Iraq." Army Spc. Rusty W. Bell, 21, of Pocahontas, Ark., died Aug. 12 from non-combat related injuries in Taji. He was based at Hunter Army Airfield. "I loved his smile and his eyes," Pocahontas High School Librarian Lin Hatch said, "and, he was so appreciative of any opportunity that was given to him." Bell's mother says he loved to read, was a helicopter repair worker and was a member of the organization called Books For Soldiers. He also is survived by his wife.

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Hello, We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Rusty W. Bell 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

June 21, 2023

I miss you buddy!

Julio Romero

September 04, 2020 | Loxahatchee, FL

Rusty, you are not forgotten on this Memorial Day weekend 2019. My prayers and condolences to his other friends and family.

Julie Tackett

May 25, 2019 | Seattle, WA | Friend

Memorial Day 2018 at Lone Oak Cemetery, Rusty's resting place. RIP Rusty, you are not forgotten.

Julie Tackett

May 30, 2018 | Seattle, WA

Dear family and friends of Rusty, I will be driving to Pocahontas on Memorial Day to visit Rusty's grave. If you are in town and would like to connect you may call me at 360- 913 - 5992.

I will take a few pictures of his resting place and the chapel nearby. If you would like me to send them to you, you are welcome to call me.

Julie Tackett

May 21, 2018 | Seattle, WA

Rusty, you are not forgotten!

Julie Tackett

April 05, 2018 | Seattle, WA | Friend

Still thinking about you friend!!

Cydnee Melville

December 21, 2015 | Aurora, CO

Thinking of Rusty today...10 years since we lost him... Rest in Peace Rusty.

Julie Tackett
360-913-5992
[email protected]

Julie Tackett

August 13, 2015 | Seattle, WA

Another year .... Rusty, you are not forgotten.

Julie Tackett

May 30, 2015 | Seattle, WA

Spc. Rusty W. Bell

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