Hunter Ryan Brown

Although you don't know me, I'm a mom of a Cadet at the Airforce Academy. My heart breaks for your family. You are always wrapped in our prayers

I graduated from USAFA a long time ago. Though I didn't know Hunter, I know many parts of what he went through to gain entrance into both the Prep School and the Academy. He did well in life; the comments here demonstrate it, too! I'll vouch that his death reverberated among graduates throughout the world even among classes from long ago. I believe most any one of us would have helped Hunter had we known of something we could do. Speaking as one, I feel robbed that none of us had the chance to help Hunter.

May each of your extended family find support from others among you when needed and supply such support when others among you need it!

There are no words for such an unimaginable loss. Sending all who knew him Prayers of Peace and Comfort.

Hunter, thank you for all the wonderful memories you gave me since elementary all the way through high-school, I am so glad you were able to spend those years with us in French class , you always made us laugh I’ll never forgot you carrying around that giant bottle of pedialyte , it never failed to make me laugh Prayers to hunters family and friends , I’ll never forget him ❤

I remember Hunter vividly. Walking Presley into my classroom each day before school. Smiling. Giving her a hug and making sure she was good for the day. Presley looked at him with pure love. The same as he looked at her. He was love. Even to this teacher who simply saw him walk his little sister to class each day. He exuded love. Dearest Presley my heart is with that sweet little girl I met so many years ago. Prayers and love.

Remembering Hunter and his family and friends today and always. I am so thankful that he became a part of our lives through he and my son being preppies together at the AF Academy Prep School and football team. He was very special to my son and therefore our entire family. He and my son were born on the same day just hours apart. Hunter will never be forgotten.

We have all recalled happy times with Hunter and the crew of tight-knit school boys, while they were younger. We are now grieving his passing, but none will ever forget the friendships.

Celebrating the 2008 super bowl at school and “Hunter rocks cheese” are some favorite memories. French fam forever, il nous regarde depuis la haut.

Our hearts break for your family. Know Hunter will be in our prayers. Love Wendall and Bonnue Autin

I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your precious boy. My continued thoughts and prayers are with you.

Everytime I saw Hunter he was always smiling and laughing. He will be missed by everyone

Rest in Peace fellow veteran.

R.G. Richard
CMSGT USAF Retired
San Antonio, Tx

May God comfort you and hold you all tightly, as you go through the pain and grief, of losing your son. Although I did not know him, you raised an incredible young man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. In Christ, Judy Broussard

We are heartbroken for your loss of your son, Hunter. May he rest peacefully in God's arms. I pray that the beautiful memories of Hunter comfort you in this difficult time.

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” — Helen Keller

God bless you all~

Michael and Diana McNulty
USAFA Prep Parent
USAFA Parent 2025
C3C Samuel McNulty

Deepest sympathies and prayers for your son. We were shocked to hear of Hunter’s passing, as were so many. He will always be loved and cherish. God bless.

Candyce, Dustin, Presley and family,
We are so sorry and saddened for your loss. You are in our prayers. Hunter was a blessing, friend, and a light to Ian growing up in Lake Charles. We are thankful for the time that we shared with him. We are thankful for the hope that we have in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Love,
Amy

Deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers continue to be with your family and all of Hunters friends. The video was beautiful, you guys gave him a beautiful life.
The Tovar Family.

When the game is over and we’ve left it all on the field, the Brotherhood gathers in our little corner of the end zone, with our faithful few, to sing the 3rd verse of the Air Force song:

“Here's a toast to the host
Of those who love the vastness of the sky,
To a friend, we send,
A message of his brother men who fly.
We drink to those who gave their all of old,
Then down we roar,
To score the rainbow's pot of gold.
A toast to the host of men we boast,
The U.S. Air Force!”

Here’s a toast to you and yours, brother!

Much love,

Paul Mayo ‘03 (Prep School ‘99)
Vicky Mayo ‘05 (Prep School ‘01)

With sympathy. Rest in eternal peace. John Busha and Family.

We send the Brown family as well as Hunter's friends and classmates, our deepest condolences. Our son is a Preppie Class of 2023 and the entire P was affected by this loss. Once a Preppie, always a Preppie. Sincerely, The Troxler Family.

Tragic beyond words...Exemplary young man...Too many of our young people have been falling recently.

Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our son is a preppy this year and a football player. We never had the opportunity to meet Hunter but will forever hold him in our hearts. We hope that you will find some comfort in your beautiful memories of your beloved son.

Rest in peace brother from one preppie to another.
USAFA Prep 23’

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We’re so sorry for your loss. Praying God provides the comfort and peace your family needs during this difficult time. Take care of yourselves!

Truly,
USAFA Parent Class of 2025

I am so sorry for the lost of your beautiful son. Keeping your entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Praying that God comfort you during this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
USAFA Cadet Parent Class of 2023

I did not know Hunter but my son, Gavin, is a C4C at USAFA. He is also an IC on the wrestling team and is a Preppie grad 2022. I know that Preppie brotherhood is so very strong. I have no doubt that Hunter impacted many and my heart is breaking for his family. I am praying you all will have the peace that passes all understanding and be granted the deepest comfort in your memories of Hunter.

USAFA Prep Parent ‘22
USAFA Parent ‘26

We didn’t know Hunter, but I feel like we do. We have a daughter at Prep, and Hunter’s passing hit us hard. Please know that your beloved son is in our hearts and prayers, as are all of you. May he rest in God’s Eternal Peace, and may his memory be eternal.

My condolences to your family & all the lives that were touched by Hunter.

My heart breaks for Hunter specially for the Family. Please know we are all praying and mourning for your loss.

Sincerely,
USAFA Cadet Parents of 2026

We are sorry for your loss. Praying for all of Hunters friends and family during this difficult time.

We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious son. We are keeping you in our prayers and asking God to comfort you and keep you close to Him.
Phill & Janie Phillips
USAFA Class of 2025 Family

Our continued prayers are offered for the family, friends and teammates of this wonderful young man. May God bring you strength and peace during this difficult time. Our son was blessed to be a teammate of Hunter’s at AF.

I am so sorry for your loss of Hunter. I'm praying for you and your family. Losing a child is so difficult as I lost my son ten years ago. Just know lots of people are thinking of you and praying.

Our Deepest Sympathy to You and Your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God's peace be with you and his loving arms around you.


C3C Travis Dugan Parents

So very sorry for your loss. May God bless all of you.

So very sorry for the loss of your beloved and outstanding son. May God grant you peace in the months ahead. My heart hurts for your family

I never knew this precious young man but will forever feel he is a part of me.
My son and I were on the plane that brought his earthly remains to Houston last night. The flight was an hour late due to a medical emergency before we even left the ground in Denver.
I Googled to find out who the cadet was that we were told about. I saw his beautiful smile in articles written about him and know he will forever be in my heart.
God bless you, his family and friends.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Rest Well and Easy, C2C Brown.
Honor and Respect.
May your family and friends find comfort in your resting.
Prayers Up,

Kelli and Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and Hunter's Family . You are in our Thoughts and Prayers during this very difficult time. May Hunter Rest in Peace in the loving arms of our God.
Peace,
Moppy & Moe Deshotel ( Christi's ( Deshotel) Kliebert Parent's

My deepest sympathy to the family. I am very saddened by the news of Hunter’s passing. He was a great student and became a remarkable young man who pursued his dreams. Prayers for you all.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. Rest in peace. A loving grandmother of his classmate of the Air Force Academy Class of 2025

I am so very sorry for your loss. My nephew is also on the Falcons football team and has said what a great guy Hunter was. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We never met face to face but I'm a 2017 USAFA mom and we live in DeRidder, La also a member of the USAFA Louisiana Parent's Club. May God bless y'all during this time and the years to come.

As a family of a 2026 USAFA Cadet, Our family is greatly saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and those who knew this amazing young man. May God’s peace be plentiful.

All words are inadequate at this time. Praying for the peace that surpasses understanding that only God can give during this immediate time and going forward. So very sorry for your loss. A fellow USAFA parent.

Hunter was an amazing friend and an angel of a person. He always knew what to say and do to brighten up everyone’s mood. Ina way, he was like big brother to all of us, and he will be loved and miss dearly. My condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to his family and all of his loved ones.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Please accept my deepest condolences on Hunter's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.

My deepest condolences on your loss. May the Holy Spirit bring you peace, comfort, and understanding. Cherish the memories as you celebrate Hunter's life and find hope knowing you will be reunited one day. Blessings and peace over you and yours in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

I am so sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with the peace of God and wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Hunter was my son's roommate last year (Will Surratt). They all got along so well. We are all so saddened by this loss and will continue to lift you all in our prayers.

Your family doesn't know us but we have a cadet at the Airforce Academy. Our hearts ache for all of you. You'll be wrapped in our thoughts & prayers each day!

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our daughter is a C4C Chickenhawk & has told us what so many have already reiterated. Hunter was a tremendous leader, mentor, & true southern gentleman. As a military veteran, he will forever be part of a much larger family ~ Semper Fidelis

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sending prayers to the Brown family and the USAFA family. Fellow cadet family, Brown-Odom

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our deepest
condolences,

Candyce, I am so very sorry for this tremendous loss. It is evident that you raised a well-rounded son by all of these kind words being said of him. I am continuing to pray for you and your family. Sending a big hug your way.

Living on the same street that Hunter grew up on, I often saw Hunter and his father outside throwing a baseball or football together.
It's with a heavy heart I send my deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Tho we did not know Hunter, I have read so many comments of the wonderful person that he became. We wanted to extend our deepest sympathies, as we pray for comfort for all of Hunter’s Family and Friends. You are in the prayers of so many at this time and we know God will guide you through this very sad and traumatic time.
Sandra and Bill Gueringer

Hunter is a phenomenal person. We rode the bus together every day in elementary school. He was nothing short of incredibly kind every time we interacted. I’m incredibly fortunate to have had him be apart of my life.

Praying for your family and Hunter's friends.

We are in shock! We don’t know why Hunter was taken from us so young but we do know he is in heaven. He was an awesome young man who made others around him better. Bird and Candyce, Hunter was the model of what and how young men should act and live! His walk off homerun to send us to the state tournament will be forever etched in our minds! Know that we love y’all and we will never forget Hunter.

Sending you as much peace and respite one can during this unimaginable tragedy. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.

We know not the plans our LORD has for us, but live each day for His glory. We are not promised any days beyond His glorious purpose. May the peace of our Lord Jesus give you solace in a time of inconsolable grief. The USAFA family has lost a son. We stand with you in the gap and pray for your every need. To Hunter - A toast, fair winds and blue skies.

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family and all those close to him as well as the cadet wing. I pray that the Lord would wrap you in his wings and that would feel His presence during this time.

I’ll never forget Hunter. He was always a bundle of pure joy and brought so much laughter to the french immersion program. I’ll never forget the time he cut his own bangs in the middle of class. We’ll all miss him dearly.

You raised a man. Hunter’s name and life is being toasted tonight with a few of his fellow cadets, and by the brother of our cadet and his Navy team in Virginia Beach. We shall not let him die twice. Love and light from another USAFA family.

Fair winds and following seas. Thank you for your service Airmen.

My deepest sympathy for your family,I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. My son attends USAFA and is a senior. We will keep your son in my prayers as he is with our Lord and savior.

Praying for your family. My son is a C2C at USAFA. . Cadet Mark Diers from Mississippi

I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying God will bring peace and comfort to you. You raised such a wonderful son and your USAFA family is mourning with you. A toast.

May God bring you the peace and comfort only He can bring. Our deepest condolences and prayers for you all from a fellow USAFA family.

My heart breaks for you all. Praying for your family. May God’s peace cover over you and His strength uphold you and His grace sustain you moment by moment. Sending our love hugs and prayers as a fellow USAFA family.

Though your journey on earth ended early, you made your way into the hearts of many. You will always be remembered.

I’m so sorry for you loss

I know that there are just no words right now but please know we are sending our deepest sympathy and prayers for you’re family. May God comfort you during this heartbreaking time. ~A fellow USAFA family

Thank you so much for your service! I pray for you family

Outstanding young man who earned his wings. Praying for peace for your family.

God needed a very special angel to serve a much need purpose for him. Hunter is now reporting for duty. His presence will always be felt.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest In Peace.

What a wonderful big hearted young man! We will miss you Hinter Brown. Love and prayers Jenny and Claude Leach

Always a sweet kid with the biggest smile!!! He was a kid made of morals, integrity, and honesty who didn’t have a mean bone in his body. What upper devastation this has brought upon your family but know he will always be remembered for who he was even at a young age. Prayers of peace.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Hunter will truly be missed. Being able to get to know him in the classroom and playing alongside him on the football field will always be something I will cherish. I appreciate the love and joy he brought to my life as well as everyone in any room he stepped into. Hunter had a heard of joy and his dedication was unmatched. I am thankful to be able to call him a brother. Prayers for a healing and strength to the Brown family and relatives.

Im sorry for your loss yall are in my thoughts

Kelli & family -
We are so sorry for your loss. It's beautiful to see all your photos and how close your family is, which I know makes this even more painful. Lean on each other and God to help get through this difficult time. We will continue praying for all of you.
The Fontenots - Andy, Tammy & kids

Hunter left us all with memories that bring laughter and joy to our hearts! He was a great friend and always had me laughing with his great sense of humor. I’ll always keep you in my heart and my prayers are with all the loved ones of HB❤

Candyce and Dustin we are so sorry for your loss! Praying for comfort and peace!

Hunter's spirit will "Never Quit, Never Settle". With our deepest sympathies as our hearts grieve with you. - fellow USAFA family

Prayers to Hunter and his family. He was an amazing person and always made sure everyone was ok. May he rest in peace.

My prayers are with the family at this time; prayers for peace and understanding. I pray that your spirits find a path forward through this difficult time. Please do not lose hope. Know you have a community of support around you.

Sorry for the loss of your Loved One! Our Prayers, Condolences, and Thoughts go out to you, your wife, and the Family during this unfortunate and emotional time. Just know that GOD will be there and care for you and the family throughout this emotional time frame. GOD BLESS!!!!

John, Shawnie, The Twins: Jailynn & Jaymian Simon

Candice I am so sorry for your loss, you and your sweet family are in my prayers.

Prayers for Hunter's family! From a USAFA mom to another USAFA mom, may God cover you and your family during these times with comfort and healing.

My heart goes out to you, Candis; and Dustin and Presleyand of course Sue. God is good. All the time. And he will get you thru this.
Fly High Hunter.

Candice I'm so sorry to have just received this sad news! Y'all are ALL in my prayers! God Speed! Dan Theriot

So sorry to hear about Hunter passing. We will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers .

On behalf of the us navy sea cadet chennault battalion lake charles,our condolences to the family. A young man taken early that was going to do great things.will be sadly missed.sorry for your loss.