CW2 LAWRENCE SHANE COLTON
CW2 Lawrence Shane Colton was born October 30, 1971 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Loren and Kathy Nix. He was raised and educated in Midwest City, Oklahoma. A devoted husband and father, Shane enlisted the Army in June 1992. He had been stationed in Korea, Fort Hood, and Germany.
His military awards and honors include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, 2nd Award, the Nation Defense Service Medal with Service Star, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Army Aviator Badge.
Shane died Sunday, April 11th when his AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter was shot down by insurgents west of Baghdad, Iraq. He and his fellow crewmember were protecting a fuel convoy headed toward the city of Fallujah. Their actions saved the lives of numerous US soldiers and allowed them to fight another day. An amazing man, father, husband, and solider, Shane will not be forgotten. Words and tears of heartfelt thanks have poured in from unit commanders, soldiers, and family members for the ultimate sacrifice he paid to ensure the survival and safety of his fellow man.
I don;t know anyone in Kileen, Texas...but maybe we can call CBS, or see if there are any car clubs in/around Kileen?
