Sam Hairston

Those of you who were with us in CUSA in the late 90s might remember him.

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Sorry to hear this. Prayers to his family and all of our service men and women!

(08-13-2014 09:48 PM)ecumbh1999 Wrote:  Sorry to hear this. Prayers to his family and all of our service men and women!

Couldn't have said it better, so I'll just echo the sentiments! Lifting them up in prayer!

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Thank you and rest in peace Sgt. Sam Hairston

I'd like people to know that Sam was a great guy. I'm proud to say that I got to know him when he was at UH, as did a lot of people, because he was a very outgoing and friendly guy. He was also an outstanding soldier.

His commendations include the:

Bronze Star Medal

Purple Heart Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters

Army Achievement Medal

Meritorious Unit Citation with two oak leaf clusters

Army Good Conduct Medal with two oak leaf clusters

National Defense Service Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars

Iraqi Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal



Among his qualifications are the:

Ranger tab

Combat Infantryman Badge

Pathfinder Badge

Military Master Free Fall Parachutist Badge

Basic Parachutist Badge

He gave his life for our country. It doesn't get any more honorable than that.

Prayers to his family and friends.

I'm hoping we offer some sort of tribute to him at the stadium opener.

Sad anytime someone in the US Military loses their life fighting for us.

Prayers go out to him and all the others.

God Bless.

(08-14-2014 09:09 AM)uhcoog27 Wrote:  I'm hoping we offer some sort of tribute to him at the stadium opener.

They may do a moment of silence, but the "tribute" to him will be at a different game.

(08-14-2014 09:23 AM)KnightLight Wrote:  Sad anytime someone in the US Military loses their life fighting for us.

Prayers go out to him and all the others.

God Bless.

2nd

He was a real All-American. As the saying goes: Freedom isn't free.

I send out my prayers to his family and the Houston family.

God Bless.

RIP and May God bless


SMTTT

Rest in peace American Hero. Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. Prayers of comfort to your family.

It's so sad when a young man loses his life fighting for his country; and, it brings a true sense of comfort for the loved ones who continue on in life. I didn't realize that I would be so moved by reading condolences from others for this brave Cougar hero. I'm sure that Sam's family is feeling the tremendous outpouring of love for their lost member. I don't think that it's my place, but thank you to our conference mates' words.

I got a sick feeling when I read this. When I saw his portrait picture next to him in his uniform I could not stop tears. If I were his mom I would be forever empty, and overwhelmingly proud. Prayers sent.

God bless him and more importantly his family. As a military brat my dad fought in five conflicts or wars. I know what it's like to wait for a loved one. Luckily I never went through this. This guy was a ranger and he was with the 82nd in one of our most storied companies. He was one of the nations finest and literally on the front line several times over. Prayers to his family and god bless those that knew him.


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very sad! :(

Great Cougar and Great American!