FROM THE CAC
COMMAND:
Flags on Fort Leavenworth will be flown at half-staff on Friday,
17 November 2006 in honor of Colonel Thomas H. Felts, who was killed in
Iraq on 14 November 2006. 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 2006
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.