TSgt Sean Barton killed in training

[JustAnotherJ]

Sean was fuckin awesome. Great PJ, great friend. Rest easy bro.

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Sean Barton, an Air Force Special Operations Command pararescueman assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, died Oct. 30 from injuries sustained after a rappelling training incident during a joint exercise training event near Kathmandu, Nepal.

The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.

"Sean was a selfless leader on our team,” said Capt. Michael Erickson, 320th STS combat rescue officer and Tech. Sgt. Barton’s team leader. “He aggressively pursued excellence with a smile on his face and laughter never far behind. His love for his family, loyalty to his team and relentless determination serve as an example for us all."

Tech. Sgt. Barton joined the Air Force in 2003 and deployed multiple times to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He was a master parachutist, military freefall master parachutist, combat dive supervisor and recovery team leader.

His decorations include seven Air Medals, one Air Achievement Medal, two Air Force Commendation Medals, one Air Force Achievement Medal and one Army Achievement Medal.

The 320th STS is part of the 353rd Special Operations Group, the focal point for all AFSOC activities in the U.S. Pacific Command theater. The group is based out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, to provide air support of joint and allied special operations forces in the Pacific.

 

[LimaOscarSierraTango]

I am very sorry about the loss of your friend. My condolences to you and his family & friends.

RIP TSGT Barton.

 

[Ooh-Rah]

To @JustAnotherJ and to all on the board who may have know him, I am very sorry for the loss of your friend and comrade.

 

[SkrewzLoose]

Truly sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.
Fair winds and following seas, PJ.

 

[ZmanTX]

Damn... Rest in peace TSGT Barton.

Condolences to his family and @JustAnotherJ and to anyone else who knew him I am sorry for your loss.

 

[AWP]

My condolences.

Blue Skies.

 

[racing_kitty]

You have my deepest sympathies, @JustAnotherJ .

Fair winds and following seas, TSGT Barton.

 

[Johca]

RIP

 

[CDG]

RIP TSgt Barton. I'm sorry for your loss, J.

 

[Dame]

My sincere condolences.

Rest in peace TSgt Barton.

 

[JHD]

@JustAnotherJ so sorry for your loss, as well as to others who may have known him. Rest in peace, and my sincere condolences to family and friends.

 

[policemedic]

RIP, Warrior.

 

[Grunt]

Rest In Peace, Warrior and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

My sincerest condolences to all here who knew him personally, as well as to his family and unit.

 

[DA SWO]

Sean was fuckin awesome. Great PJ, great friend. Rest easy bro.

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Red Flag 1]

I am so very sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Rest In God's Own Peace, Tsgt Barton, Warrior and Hero. Prayers out for all touched by this very tragic mishap.

 

[RackMaster]

@JustAnotherJ sorry for you and the PJ communities loss.

RIP.

 

[Blizzard]

Godspeed, TSgt Barton.



JustAnotherJ, my condolences.

 

[x SF med]

RIP PJ, Blue skies.

 

[Infantry82]

Rest easy warrior.

 

[pardus]

RIP TSgt Barton.

My sincere condolences to those left behind.