FROM THE CAC
COMMAND:
Flags on Fort Leavenworth will be flown at half-staff on Friday,
17
November in honor of Colonel Thomas H. Felts, who was killed in
Iraq on
14 November. COL Felts was assigned to Fort Leavenworth in the
School
of Advanced Military Studies. He had been in Iraq since January
2006
and was attached to 1-6 MITT, 2nd BCT, 1st Infantry Division.
There
will be a Memorial Service Friday, 17 November from 1100 to 1200
hours
in the Main Post Chapel. COL Felts' family welcomes the Fort
Leavenworth community, a reception will follow.
FROM THE FAMILY OF COL FELTS:
The family of Thomas H. Felts, Colonel, United States Army, would
like
to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the many friends
and
loved ones who have shown so much support to them in their time of
loss.
Colonel Felts dedicated his life to the service of God, family and
country. He made a huge difference in the lives of all those he
touched. He demonstrated that conviction by volunteering for the
post
in Iraq. He knew the dangers of being in harm's way. Yet, he
remained
committed to securing the future of our own children by defeating
forces
of hatred and violence and showing people what is possible if they
embrace tolerance and peace. He laid down his life as he lived it,
in
the name of Love.
Colonel Felts' funeral and burial will be in Virginia. Please
refrain
from contacting the Fort Leavenworth residence and in lieu of
flowers,
the family requests contributions to Army Emergency Relief in
order to
help Soldiers and their family members:
www.aerhq.org.