Air Force Senior Airman Mark A. Forester, HHS Class of 1999, was killed in action in southern Afghanistan Wednesday. Forester, the son of Ray and Pat Forester of Haleyville, was an Air Force Combat Controller operating with an Army Special Forces unit. His remains are scheduled to arrive Thursday evening at Dover Air Force Base, where his family will be present. Arrangements have yet to be announced. Forester was assigned to the 720th Special Tactics Group, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
I did not know Mark personally, but he was the first soldier killed in action from our city since the war began. I would like to thank Mark for his service to our great country. He is a true American Hero that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
To his parents and family, our prayers are with them in these difficult days. I know the citizens of our area and the city of Haleyville Alabama, will be a great support to the family and will lift them up in prayer.
May God bless the men and women that serve our country! It's only because of the grace of God and your service that we enjoy freedom in this nation.
Bro. Ron
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