Today our walk was dedicated in honor of:
Air Force SSGT Zackary Barton, Age 23 of Murray, UT.
Died Oct. 13, 2013
SSGT Zackary Barton served a tour in Qatar and supported Operation Odyssey Dawn, for which he and his squadron were awared the Air Force Commendation Medal. Zack loved his country and serving it, but ultamately lost a “Hero’s Battle” to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Zack was exceptionally bright, and from the age of six wanted to serve in the United States Air Force. He was a model airman and was the recipient of the John Levltow award for being the top graduate of the airman leadership school.
From the innocent age of six, Zack wanted nothing more than to join the United States Air Force. He could tell you anything you would ever need or want to know about any plane or gun. He really wanted to fly. This love of the Air Force stayed with him throught the years even knowing his eyesight wasn’t good enough to fly. He enlisted when he was 17.
We had a great 13.71 Mile walk this morning. We walked down Northside Drive and then we walked over to the I-40 and Genesis road over pass and watched the traffic for a little bit before heading towards the Post Office. We then headed to town to the War Memorial Park and then headed down West Ave. back to the house. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping me honor this hero today. We had 240 honks. It was amazing. Thank you.
Air Force SSGT Zackary Barton will not be forgotten !
Thank you Tim! Zack, you are Never Forgotten