"Troy also had a wonderful love for his family. No one that spent any time with him ever doubted that Ginger was the love of his life. Wherever they went they were a team, and Troy never took her support or sacrifice for granted. That love eventually blossomed into five beautiful children who stole his heart. He was the kind of dad that would go camping with his boys, come home and practice ballet with his daughter, and then help get the twins ready for bed. No matter how busy his life got with the demands of his position, Troy never forgot the place his wife and family held in his heart.
Major Troy "Trojan" Gilbert devoted over twelve years of distinguished service to the U.S. Air Force, accumulating over 1,000 hours in the F-16and 130 hours in combat theaters around the world. The son of a military family, his values and devotion to duty were reflected in every facet of his life. Trojan spent the last two years assigned as an F-16 Instructor Pilot at Luke AFB, AZ, deploying to Balad AB, Iraq in September 2006. He believed with all his heart in the mission being carried out there, and gave his life protecting personnel actively engaged in ground combat near Fallujah, Iraq on 27 November, 2006. His selfless dedication as a Christian, father, and military officer is without equal, and all who know and love him are thankful for the gifts he brought to our lives." Excerpt from Memorial service
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What a testimony.
That was beautifully written. It sounds like he was a beautiful man with a spirit meant to be honored. I would have liked to meet him and say thank you.
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