DYESS AIRMAN DIES MARCH 30 Published March 31, 2011 By 033111 DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- An Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess Air Force Base was pronounced dead March 30, 2011 at approximately 2:14 p.m. at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Tech. Sgt. Kerry B. Charles, a Louisiana native, died Wednesday of natural causes from cardiac arrest due to organ failure. "This is a sad day for all members of Team Dyess with the heart-breaking loss of one of our own," said Col. David B. Béen, 7th Bomb Wing commander. "We are extremely saddened by such a tragic loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to Sergeant Charles' family and friends during this time of grief." A memorial service for Sergeant Charles will be held at the Dyess AFB Chapel at a time to be determined. At this time, a Summary Court Officer has yet to be appointed for estate claims. For more information, please call the 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office at (325) 696-2161. -30-
DYESS AIRMAN DIES MARCH 30 Published March 31, 2011 By 033111 DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- An Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess Air Force Base was pronounced dead March 30, 2011 at approximately 2:14 p.m. at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Tech. Sgt. Kerry B. Charles, a Louisiana native, died Wednesday of natural causes from cardiac arrest due to organ failure. "This is a sad day for all members of Team Dyess with the heart-breaking loss of one of our own," said Col. David B. Béen, 7th Bomb Wing commander. "We are extremely saddened by such a tragic loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to Sergeant Charles' family and friends during this time of grief." A memorial service for Sergeant Charles will be held at the Dyess AFB Chapel at a time to be determined. At this time, a Summary Court Officer has yet to be appointed for estate claims. For more information, please call the 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office at (325) 696-2161. -30-