He was assigned to the 2nd Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York. Aaron was a helicopter pilot.
Aaron was known as Rudy to his friends and colleagues.
Aaron graduated from Selah High School in 1999.
Aaron began military service with the Marine Corps in January of 2000. After separating from the Marines, he completed Reserve Officer Training Corps school and was commissioned in the Army in June of 2009.
Aaron deployed twice to Iraq. He had deployed to Afghanistan in April of 2013.
His awards include the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the NATO Medal and the Combat Action Badge.
Family members stated that he was living his dream - that of being a pilot. It is what he wanted to do since he was a child.
He is described as having a wonderful spirit, easygoing, able to get along with
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| Father, place Aaron on the stairway to Heaven |
Military colleagues describe him as having the biggest heart. If you told him he couldn’t do something, he’d do it, no matter what. He had a winning smile, a good attitude and a sense of humour. He took care of others.
Aaron is survived by many loving friends and relatives, including his mother, Laura Schactler; his father, Don Blanchard; his brothers - Michael and Karl Blanchard; his wife, Becky; and their two children - Hunter and Amalia.
Thank you for serving, Aaron.
Let us pray that Aaron is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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