Operational security limited what Curtis could tell his parents about his role in the war, which began Feb. 28 when the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran. The couple spoke to him before his last mission.
“He was not allowed to really give much detail about where he was or what he was doing,” Matt said. “So, it was kind of just a basic talk about things that were going on back here in the community.”
The community has joined to console the grieving family. Curtis left behind a wife, Mary, and a younger sister, Jessica. Neighbors in Wilmington, Ohio, have been dropping off flowers and food. Lots of food: homemade chicken noodle soup and ribs and quiche and salads and breads and peaches.
Angst at his graduation at the University of Cincinnati.Courtesy of the Angst familyA group has taken up a collection to plant a tree in their yard,
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