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Senior Airman Donald Herman Heitkamp

United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, May 29, 1986

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Reflections for Senior Airman Donald Herman Heitkamp

My Name is Roy Clements
I served with Don at Elsworth SD in the 45 missle sq, He was my buddy, same 4 member Fire Team on off base convoys, along with Sgt Coza as our Fire Team Leader,
and Mike (?), had good times in the field, spur of the moment snowball fights comes to mind, waiting for our unit to get set to escort, I carried the 203 grenade launcher under my 16, Don had the M60, Mike was Dons assistant if ever needed, and Coza was da man, we all went separate ways after work, didn't hang out much after work, I think thats what made us all bond better, always had story's to tell since we last saw each other, but I know one thing he sure was excited about you, going home stories I mean,,,,
Now the sad part,,
I went to Iceland for a year, stationed at Fairchild AFB, Wa
Not sure how long I was there for but not long, I was called into the commanders office and told me (knowing I came from South Dakota), about what had happen, he asked if I wanted the names, all I remember saying is No Sir, and may I be excused, I cried like a baby and didn't even know who served, 3 days later coming off shift (7am) got drunker than snot in my room and made the call to get the names, I was doing okay till he got to Don, , Thanks Don
Big Man with a BIG HEART

Roy Clemensts
45 Missle Sq

April 8, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 29, 2021

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 23, 2019

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