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SMSgt Charlie Latimer

It is with the deepest sympathy that I write this condolence about one of our Jackson Township Air Force JROTC cadet alumni (Nico). Nico was a very talented and charismatic cadet who got along with all of his team members. I remember the first time I met Nico and his black hair was down to his shoulders. When we (Major Macagnone and I) told him he had to cut his long hair he didn't say much but I thought to myself he might not want to stay in the program because of the hair policy. One week later I saw this young man in uniform among the other cadets at one of our community service events and I asked one of my cadet leaders who that cadet was and they responded (Nico). I had to look twice and what I saw was one of the sharpest looking cadets I have ever had in our program. He looked great in his USAF Uniform and with his new haircut. At that point Nico started to stay after school regularly and became a member of our award winning drill team where he excelled. The very next year Nico earned an opportunity to command our drill teams and under his leadership we earned many trophies during his tenure as Drill Team Commander. It was my pleasure knowing Nico and having him as a member of our unit during his high school years.
Wednesday June 20, 2018 at 1:07 pm
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