10/6/2014 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Senior Airman Benjamin Roberts, 31, a Pararescueman assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron, was pronounced dead at approximately 4:45 p.m. Oct. 3.
Roberts died of injuries sustained after a pickup truck struck his motorcycle, according to the Clark County coroner's office, which also confirmed Roberts' identity and cause of death.
"Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to Ben's parents, siblings and his extended family; our hearts ache for Ben's passing," said Lt. Col. Jason Pifer, deputy commander, 563d RQG OL-A. "Ben was an outstanding Airman, Pararescueman and family member."
The 58th RQS will be hosting a unit memorial service in honor of Roberts, Friday, Oct. 10, where they will celebrate his life and mourn his passing.
http://www.nellis.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123427382
It's with an extremely heavy heart that I post this story.
Ben was a young PJ, but only by years spent wearing the beret. He was a mature, easygoing, competent warrior that always performed well above his experience level. He was an amazing guy, literally. Always smiling, always the most fun at any gathering, just an all around great human being. I never met a single person who didnt like Ben.
This loss has struck home very, very hard. As the most deployed RQS in ACC, the 58th has stood up time and time again to the rigors and wounds of combat and teh stresses associated with it.
Please, do whatever it is that you do to remember our fallen. Pray, take a moment of silence, dedicate a workout.
Do it in rememberance of my friend Ben.
Roberts died of injuries sustained after a pickup truck struck his motorcycle, according to the Clark County coroner's office, which also confirmed Roberts' identity and cause of death.
"Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to Ben's parents, siblings and his extended family; our hearts ache for Ben's passing," said Lt. Col. Jason Pifer, deputy commander, 563d RQG OL-A. "Ben was an outstanding Airman, Pararescueman and family member."
The 58th RQS will be hosting a unit memorial service in honor of Roberts, Friday, Oct. 10, where they will celebrate his life and mourn his passing.
http://www.nellis.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123427382
It's with an extremely heavy heart that I post this story.
Ben was a young PJ, but only by years spent wearing the beret. He was a mature, easygoing, competent warrior that always performed well above his experience level. He was an amazing guy, literally. Always smiling, always the most fun at any gathering, just an all around great human being. I never met a single person who didnt like Ben.
This loss has struck home very, very hard. As the most deployed RQS in ACC, the 58th has stood up time and time again to the rigors and wounds of combat and teh stresses associated with it.
Please, do whatever it is that you do to remember our fallen. Pray, take a moment of silence, dedicate a workout.
Do it in rememberance of my friend Ben.
