HERE IN HEAVEN WE WILL NEVER FORGET OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS or Those who Died on 9/11.... Feel Free to Shed a Tear While You Listen To The Words of Our Song, Watch The Video's, Read the Comments, Remember Our Fallen and Pray For Our Soldiers Safe Return. ... NEVER FORGET ...What We Have Today and Always Cherish Those Moments.."Because Tomorrow it Can All Be Taken Away". In God We Trust to Lead Us All in the Right Direction. NEVER FORGET
NEVER FORGET in Memory of My High School Friend and Brother
Mike Maltz who always looked out and Protected Me. Remember our Trip to New York City.
Our 30 Year Reunion is here and that's how I had found out about your death looking up the place and date. Now I must let everybody know your here with me now. Imagine I was The Chosen One to Keep Your Memory Alive.
We Will Never Forget You Here Pal! Love You with Many Tears in My Eyes on This Day 6/29/08.
MASTER SERGEANT MICHAEL MALTZ
Graduated 1978 Half Hollow Hills
Branch Air Force
Years served 20+
Killed in a HH60G Pavehawk Helicopter crash in Afghanistan 23 March 2003- MASTER SERGEANT MICHAEL MALTZ 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB. During a humanitarian mercy mission to rescue two injured children in Afghanistan.
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -- Cols. Tom Trask, 347th Rescue Group Commander and James Scuttina, 106th Rescue Wing Vice Commander, present American flags to the family members of Master Sgt. Michael Maltz. Maltz, from the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., was killed when his Pave Hawk helicopter crashed 18 miles north of Ghanzi, Afghanistan, on its way to rescue Afghan children March 23. The funeral took place in Long Island, N.Y., April 3.
Funeral of Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Maltz held at St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in Dix Hills, NY. The Church were I attended when I lived in New York.
Michael Maltz
Mike was born in Minneola, Long Island on 19 Sep 1960. There he attended Half Hollow Hills high school and graduated in 1978.
He enlisted in the Air Force 8 Aug 1978. His first duty position was as an apprentice cable splicer assigned to the 1931 Communications Group, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.
On 17 Dec 80 to 16 Dec 85 Mike was assigned to the 1827 Electronics Installation Squadron, Kelly AFB, Texas. During this period he was recognized as “one of the finest” by his squadron Commander.
Mike cross-trained into pararescue in Dec of 1985. He successfully completed the very difficult and demanding Pararescue Indoctrination Course, Army Special Forces Scuba School, Water Survival, Army Airborne Training, Air Force Survival School, and the Pararescue Recovery Specialist course. He attained fixed wing and rotary wing aircrew qualification and attended an Advanced Combat Tactics Course. Mike was awarded his maroon beret and his hard work and academic excellence led to his selection as class honor graduate.
From 12 Dec 86 thru 19 Nov 89 Mike was assigned to the 55th Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron and 1730 Pararescue Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, FL. Here Mike participated in mountain rescue training in Dahlonega, GA and Project Denali and was selected to represent the unit on the March 89 summit climb of Mt McKinley. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement near Addis Ababa for search and subsequent recovery of Congressman Mickey Leland and delegation missing on a humanitarian mission in Ethiopia.
From 20 Nov 89 thru 20 Mar 91 Mike was assigned to the 1730 Pararescue Squadron and 71st Rescue Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Mike received the Air Force Commendation Medal for the rescue of two German climbers stranded at the 20,000 ft level on Mount McKinley level suffering from severe hypothermia and cerebral edema. He treated their injuries and evacuated them to the 17,000-foot base camp. Also during this time frame he was one of eight climbers to summit Mount McKinley at 20,320 ft. His solid leadership was instrumental in the squadron receiving “most improved pararescue facility in rescue” from Headquarters Air Rescue Service. Mike maintained a 4.0 GPA in CCAF Associate degree Applied Rescue Science Program.
From 21 Mar 91 to 20 Mar 94 Mike was assigned to Lackland AFB, Texas as a Pararescue Instructor. He earned the coveted Aerospace Achievement Award and graduated the ATC Command NCO Academy on Lackland as a distinguished graduate. As a line instructor, his proactive vision and professional leadership resulted in record graduate numbers, increasing student accessions 40 percent while decreasing attrition by 10 percent. At the US Army Master Fitness Trainer School at Ft Hood, Texas he won honor graduate award for best academic/physical record and attained the highest PT point total. He was also recognized as the faculty’s best communicator and instructor.
From 21 Mar 94 – 20 Mar 97 Mike was assigned to the 41 Rescue Squadron, Patrick AFB, Florida. Here he was selected as Air Combat Command HC-130P Pararescueman of the year and received the coveted First Fighter Wing “Warrior Award” for his superlative efforts. He also was credited with the saving of two Spanish civilians severely injured while skiing. Mike deployed Saudi Arabia on three separate occasions, totaling more than 8 months, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. He was overall Team Leader for 10 successful deployments supporting National Aeronautics Space Administration space shuttle contingency operations. He was awarded the Community College of the Air Force degree in Electronics Systems Technology.
From 21 Mar 97 - 20 Mar 2001 Mike was assigned to the 41 Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia. Here Mike refined his functional areas to perfection resulting in error-free findings during the ACC Unit Compliance Inspection.
And on 21 Mar 01 he was assigned to the 38th RQS, Moody AFB, GA. Here Mike was handpicked as the first Joint Search and Rescue Center PJ representative in SWA and was an excellent advocate for combat rescue operations. He was primary jumpmaster and instructor on 25 critical upgrade training flights. He provided emergency medical treatment during a car accident near coalition compound; successfully treating two OSI agents and two Saudi nationals.
Mike was a vital contributor in his unit’s wide-ranging support of the 347th Rescue Wing and Air Force Mission. He’s a cherished father and a truly professional Pararescueman. He is survived by his sons Kyle and Kody; his grandmother, Alice Maltz; his mother, Patricia Iverson; his dad, John Maltz; his sister, Terri M. Strappoli; and his brothers Derek and Richard Maltz.
Master Sergeant Maltz’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal (with 1 device), Air Force Commendation Medal (2 devices), Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor (3 devices), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal (7 devices), National Defense Service Medal (1 device), Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon (1 device), Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon (5 devices), NCO Professional Military Education Graduation Ribbon (1 device), Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (1 device), Air Force Training Ribbon.
Crash victims identified
03/25/03 - MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFPN) -- Air Force officials have identified the airmen killed in the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crash in Afghanistan on March 23.
The airmen were deployed from here supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Killed in the crash were:
1st Lt. Tamara Archuleta, co-pilot.
Staff Sgt. Jason Hicks, flight engineer.
Master Sgt. Michael Maltz, pararescueman.
Senior Airman Jason Plite, pararescueman.
Lt. Col. John Stein, aircraft commander.
Staff Sgt. John Teal, flight engineer.
Archuleta, Hicks, Stein and Teal were assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron. Maltz and Plite were assigned to the 38th RQS.
"The Air Force is a close-knit family and the loss of one of our own affects us all," said Brig. Gen. John H. Folkerts, 347th Rescue Wing commander. "We wish to express our deepest condolences to family members of these brave airmen and want them to know that we will not forget the valuable contributions they made to this country and the impact they made on the Air Force."
More Stories about My Friend Master Sgt. Michael Maltz
03/25/03 - OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -- Army Chaplain (Col.) Richard Rogers leads a prayer March 25 for six airmen killed when their HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crashed near Ghazni, Afghanistan, on March 23. The helicopter crew was on its way to pick up two Afghan children for treatment in U.S. medical facilities at Bagram Air Base. The remains were being flown to Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Terri Rorke)
Apr 2 2008 12:22 PM
It is with deep sadness that we report the remains of Army Sgt. Keith “Matt” Maupin have been recovered and identified.
Iraqi Freedom Hero
Maupin was captured April 9th 2004. One week later he appeared in a video released by his captors. Several months later, his captors released a grainy video depicting Sgt. Maupin’s execution in captivity. Due to the poor quality of the tape, analysts could not confirm the identity of the individual in the video.
The following was reported by Nishi Gupta of HOI 19 News –
“We have confirmed tonight that the remains of Army reservist Matt Maupin have been found.”
“A spokeswoman for Maupin's family says military representatives visited Matt's father, Keith, at the Yellow Ribbon Support Center in Cincinnati.”
“Keith Maupin was told DNA tests from remains and a shirt confirmed they were of Matt's, said the spokeswoman.”
“The family plans to issue a prepared statement and is asking for privacy in this matter.”
To the Maupin family we offer our heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time.
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My name is Alex H. Rollf. I am stationed at Ft. Myer VA. at Arlington National Cemetary. B co. 1/3 inf. The Old Guard. My job is to go to funerals for those who have fallen or served. My brother is in the Marines Stationed at 29 palms CA. He has served 2 tours in Iraq and thanks to our lord he has come home to his wife and family safely. Another friend A.J., who is also in the Marines, has been 3 times. On his third tour he was shot in the leg and hit with an RPG. After a little time in the hospital he reluctantly came back home to CA. We are all very proud of what we do and few know better than those who have served. Some have served on the front lines and others have served at home honoring those who did serve on the front. I have shown your page to as many people who will look I love what you have done and the bullitens you post give me daily and continuing motivation. Please whatever you do keep it up there are so many people who depend on what you are doing and even if I am wrong in that I depend on you for this motivation as being 3000 miles from home with nothing from your past life is very hard to do. I guess I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you are doing. thank you from me, everyone here at The Old Guard, my whole family, and all my friends.
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-- Original Message From: --Idahomarine Date: Apr 3, 2007 3:55 AM
I'm a Lcpl in the United States Marines, I've just returned from Iraq, and viewing your website has giving me comfort in knowing that what I fought for and what my friend died for was worth the long days and long nights we all worked for, it is people like you that make this job so honorable and so great. I am Honored and fell Privileged to defend our nation and to protect people like you. Again I want to thank you for making a place where our Fallen Heroes are remembered, and were our troops are honored. For every name on your page and everyone that did not make it home shall never be forgotten and for ever remembered, and I thank you for making this Happen.
On behalf of my fellow brothers and sisters in Arms I thank you for your support, and I honor your service to us.
Sincerely
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If there is anything I can ever help you with please fell free to ask.
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May the angels keep you til morning. May they guide you through the night. May they comfort all your sorrows. May they help you win the fight. May they keep watch on your soul. May they show you better ways. May they guard you while you're sleeping. May they see you through your days.
May they show you new hopes. May they still your every doubt. May they calm your every fear. May they hear you when you shout.
May the angels keep you til morning. More than this I cannot pray. And if the angels ever fail you. Then may God be there that day.
FALLEN SOLDIER'S MEMORIAL CD RELEASED NATIONALLY Cincinnati Native Bootsy Collins Produces CD Project.With Charlie Daniels, George Duke, Brian Hardgroove with Hundred Year Flood, And 17 Other Artists Honoring Fallen Soldiers And Sacrifices Of U.S. Military.
Bootsy Collins and a very talented group of friends have special thanks in store for the sacrifices given to America by U.S. military forces. Inspired by the strength and perseverance of Keith and Carolyn Maupin of Cincinnati, whose son SSG. Keith Matthew, Matt Maupin was captured in Iraq by insurgents on 9 April 2004, The King of Funk, through his Bootzilla Productions Inc., assembled a diverse list of friends and voices to salute U.S. military forces with the benefit CD, Fallen Soldiers Memorial. The CD which will be released nationally on Thanksgiving Day On www. BootsyCollins. com,iTunes, yellowribbonsupportcenter. com, and through retail outlets features Collins and guest musicians Charlie Daniels, George Duke, Blair Carmen, the Anderson High School Men's Chorus, Brian Hardgroove with Hundred Year Flood on 20 songs celebrating the courage and patriotism of those in military uniform. Keith Maupin gives a touching
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Please remember all those who serve or have served our country in the military and alll EMS services! They may have to be without family for Christmas or have family in Heaven after having given their all for us!
Two thousand years ago the King of Kings was born. 'The Lamb of God' later made to feel the thorn, If his words are accepted and not scorned, They will make us all reborn. .. Though God's grace, Joseph and Mary presented A gift to the world that day, which we can all repay, by living the ten commandments each and every day. .. Try to remember and keep in your heart and mind Jesus's gospel while here on Earth, Redemption not a life lived in constant mirth. .. Peace on Earth, good will toward man Everyone should try it, whenever they can. The Lord gave us the option and choice of 'free will,' Now it's up to us to fit the bill. .. So when you’re Christmas shopping for family and friends, and money is tight at both ends, Remember that the greatest gift of all, Is your love of Jesus in the manger stall. .. Christ-mas Blessings Luv Nola
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