NcDeuce
05-27-2004, 01:29 PM
'Night Stalkers' honor aviator killed in Philippines
Plaque unveiled at Feistner Hall at Fort Campbell
Maj. Curtis Feistner is the latest member of the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation to have a building posthumously named in his honor.
During an emotional outdoor ceremony today, a plaque was unveiled with his name that will be displayed at Feistner Hall at Fort Campbell.
Feistner, a White Bear Lake, Minn., native, was among those killed in action in the early months after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He and seven other Night Stalkers were killed on Feb. 22, 2002, during a helicopter crash while conducting counterterrorism exercises over water in the Philippines.
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Major Curt Feistner, USMA '90, died on 21 Feb 02 in the MH47 helicopter crash in the Philippines, serving his country in its on-going war on terrorism. Curt's brother Alan is a 1985 USMA graduate and currently serves as the White House engineer. Curt is a true American hero. He had been serving with 160th SOAR for about seven years. He had successfully commanded HHC/2-160th and his regimental commander specially selected Curt to command the new E/160th Company that stood up last year and forward-deployed to Korea. Curt did a great job deploying this new unit to Korea and flying the special operations missions in the Pacific theater. Curt's company was supporting the recent special operations missions in the Philippines.
Curt lived life to the fullest. He was a great friend and role model to all who knew him. He was the utmost professional--a true expert totally dedicated to his country, his unit, his soldiers, and the mission. He trained hard. He ran ironman competitions, triathons, and marathons. He was as tough as any soldier you could find. Curt was a credit to his country and an inspiration to all around him.
The Feistner family is strong. Curt's loved ones are bearing the burden of Curt's loss with dignity. The Feistner family members take comfort in knowing that Curt died doing what he believed in--what he had chosen to do out of love and commitment to a higher cause. Please remember Curt and the Feistners in your thoughts and prayers. The Feistner family is considering a charity to designate for donations in memory of Curt. I will send out an update when the family decides.
Night Stalkers Don't Quit.
-Paul Cal
USMA '85
RIP
Plaque unveiled at Feistner Hall at Fort Campbell
Maj. Curtis Feistner is the latest member of the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation to have a building posthumously named in his honor.
During an emotional outdoor ceremony today, a plaque was unveiled with his name that will be displayed at Feistner Hall at Fort Campbell.
Feistner, a White Bear Lake, Minn., native, was among those killed in action in the early months after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He and seven other Night Stalkers were killed on Feb. 22, 2002, during a helicopter crash while conducting counterterrorism exercises over water in the Philippines.
http://www.nightstalkers.com/enduring_freedom/memorial/maj_feistner/feistner160.jpg
Major Curt Feistner, USMA '90, died on 21 Feb 02 in the MH47 helicopter crash in the Philippines, serving his country in its on-going war on terrorism. Curt's brother Alan is a 1985 USMA graduate and currently serves as the White House engineer. Curt is a true American hero. He had been serving with 160th SOAR for about seven years. He had successfully commanded HHC/2-160th and his regimental commander specially selected Curt to command the new E/160th Company that stood up last year and forward-deployed to Korea. Curt did a great job deploying this new unit to Korea and flying the special operations missions in the Pacific theater. Curt's company was supporting the recent special operations missions in the Philippines.
Curt lived life to the fullest. He was a great friend and role model to all who knew him. He was the utmost professional--a true expert totally dedicated to his country, his unit, his soldiers, and the mission. He trained hard. He ran ironman competitions, triathons, and marathons. He was as tough as any soldier you could find. Curt was a credit to his country and an inspiration to all around him.
The Feistner family is strong. Curt's loved ones are bearing the burden of Curt's loss with dignity. The Feistner family members take comfort in knowing that Curt died doing what he believed in--what he had chosen to do out of love and commitment to a higher cause. Please remember Curt and the Feistners in your thoughts and prayers. The Feistner family is considering a charity to designate for donations in memory of Curt. I will send out an update when the family decides.
Night Stalkers Don't Quit.
-Paul Cal
USMA '85
RIP