My walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Army Staff Sgt. Don S. McMahan, Age 31 of Nashville, TN.
KIA April 9, 2004 in Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery, 1st Armored Division, in Baumholder, Germany
Staff Sgt. Don Steven McMahan nearly made it home from Iraq. But redeployment orders came as the plane carrying his Army division was ready for takeoff, and the convoy carrying them back into action came under fire.
McMahan was pursuing a college degree while serving, said his father, also named Don McMahan. He had been promoted recently and planned to retire after 20 years with the service, his father said. Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, Shelba , and children Seth, Evan, and Sarah Elizabeth.
We had an amazing walk today. The weather was perfect. I want to thank everyone for the honks and waves in helping me honor this hero.
He will NOT be forgotten.
