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I miss Steven C. O'Berg and I think of all the good times we shared from the time I first hired him for Task Force Rushmore in Panama in 1993, and hiring him (more than once) to work at the AASF. Flying with Steve was just such a joy.
Grateful to have known him and some of the fsmily too.
Take Care All,
Dale
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Our first mission together was to search for the body of a missing soldier who had drown while supporting a medical mission. We had a full day of adventure crossing and recrossing the mountains and jungles of Panama to reach the river delta where the accident happened. We did our very best but, we were not successful in our search and in fact the soldier was never found. Steve and I were just two Army Aviators doing their jobs at the start of the day but we were friends for life by the end of that mission. We flew many missions together over the coming years in a variety of aircraft and I can say I enjoyed every one of them.
I located and contacted Steve again in early 1994 to encouage him to apply for an open Flight Instructor position at the South Dakota Army Aviation Facility where I worked. He made the long journey to the interview and was hired. The South Dakota Chapter of Steve's life had begun. Over the years he left us to sign on to this adventure or that job but he seemed to always find his way back. I for one was always ready to welcome him. He served South Dakota, the Army National Guard and this Nation so very well.
To say that Steve will be missed is an understatement. My wife Mary (also a Topeka girl) and I admired and loved the guy. We are so very grateful for the time we shared with him. All of you, his family and friends, please know that the South Dakota connection is still strong and thinking of you.
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