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May/June 2014
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GOLD STAR FAMILIES IN TANDEM PARACHUTE JUMP WITH THE GOLDEN KNIGHT The tandem jump, held on We d n e s d ay, March 19, 2014, was the preamble to Gold Star Wives Observance Day, April 5th,, when we stopped to recognize the incredible sacrifice that widows and widowers have made for our nation.
sign, “Cinderella,” on her jump. As she jumped from the plane and was in the freefall phase, Jackie lost her shoe in mid-air. “That was Nard who wanted to play a trick on me,” she said jokingly. Her son, A1C LeeBernard Chavis gave his full measure in Iraq on October 14, 2006.
During her free fall, Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Coordinator, Maddie Husta, released the names of the 358 SOUTHCOM/U.S. SOS Coordinator Maddie Husta in tandem parahute jump releasing the names of more than Army Garrison358 Fallen Heroes from South Florida. Photo by Sergeant First Class Jared Zell Miami area service members of all branches who have given their lives in Seven Gold Star Family members jumped this the line of duty. year. When asked why they were doing it, they all answered as Kim Metcalf did, “Michael, I am doing SOS Miami serves more than 750 surviving Family this for you! This is as close as I am able to get members by acting as guide, advocate and liaison to to you, now.” Her son, PFC Michael Metcalf, died in coordinate the support services for surviving family members. These services include bereavement and Afghanistan April 22, 2012. financial counseling and providing information on Proud mom and dad, Velma & Felix and brother military family activities, such as tandem jumps with Jonathan of Marine CPL Christian Guzmán Rivera, the Golden Knights. “Gold Star Families are not only jumped as well. Once back on the ground they considered members of the Armed Forces family,” couldn’t help but reflect on how blessed they felt to said Maddie Husta, “they are considered one of the most important Family members. We will honor their have been being honored this way. sacrifice forever.” Jeannine and David Wise drove from the lower Keys to be there. They noted that their son, SPC Robert To learn more about the Survivor Outreach Services please visit www.sos.army.mil. To learn more about Wise, would have loved to have jumped with them. the price of freedom please visit www.projects. Jacquie Chavis, a SOUTHCOM civilian, earned the call militarytimes.com/valor.