In Memory OfCW2 Albert J. Hysell

CW2 Albert J. Hysell, 68, U.S. Army, born March 22, 1952, passed away from health complications on February 14, 2021. In Vietnam, Hysell was an AH-1 Cobra pilot with the 361st Aviation Escort Company. There, he provided gunship support for high-risk missions and MACV-SOG classified ops. During one such mission, Hysell was shot down and came under attack. After the battle, he realized he had been hit in the leg, but he fought through the pain and made it to safety. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!