Tim sends us the sad news that Sergeant Major Samuel M. McAllister died in a parachute accident late last month, just days after Marine Corporal Alejandro Romero of the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, died in a similar accident.
According to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Sgt. Maj. Samuel M. McAllister, 45, died on Jan. 24 in Eloy.
A USASOC spokesman told the Army Times that McAllister was posthumously promoted from master sergeant to sergeant major.
The Army Times reports that the accident is still under investigation.
Rest in Peace Sergeant Major.
Very sad. A service was held in Alexandria, VA on 5 February. Aside from that, and personal tributes (some 60+) there is scant information available on this soldier. Even the Army Times provided no background on him. He was born on 19 February 1972. May he rest and peace and may God comfort all who grieve his loss.
http://www.everlywheatley.com/tributes/SGMSamuel-McAllister
The non responding unit and the awards tells me that there will be no more info from official sources. Another Quiet Professional has left the battlefield.
Rest in Peace, Sergeant Major McAllister.
May the Angels of His Mercy bring solace to all his family and friends.
Too sad for words. Rest in Peace.
Rest In Peace, Sergeant Major.
Sad. Fair winds and following seas, Sergeant Major McAllister.
As Jonn frequently reminds us, military training is often damn near as dangerous as combat itself.
Rest in peace, SGM McAllister. May God comfort your family, friends, and professional colleagues.
Rest in Peace SGM McAllister.
AATW! RLTW!
Rest in peace Sergeant Major.
The only upside of this tragedy is the Sergeant Major died doing what he enjoyed doing.
Same ‘chute packer?
Anytime you put your knees to the breeze you take your life in your hands.
Blood On The Risers, Sargent Major.
RIP Sgt Major McAllister. We are a better nation for having had your service.
May God comfort your family and friends.
RIP Sgt Major.
I hope that people are doing a thorough AAR on this in case there is something fixable in common between the two accidents. Soldiers’s lives are valuable beyond price.
Rest in peace, Sergeant Major.
Rest Well SGM
SALUTE……
Rest well, SGM.
Knees in the breeze, Ser’nt Major. May the Gracious One visit His comfort on your loved ones left behind.
See you in a while, Brother.
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc……..
Get it?
FILO !
I served with him when he was SFC. He will never be forgotten.