Missing USAF Pilot's Body Recovered - Polidicks

[quote=Air Force Source][t]https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/312357_10151317291953853_778001192_n.jpg[/t] "It is with great sadness that we announce that the body Capt. Lucas Gruenther was found in the Adriatic Sea this afternoon. A compassionate husband, a loving son, and a devoted brother; Luc leaves behind a family who loves him dearly and a legacy of achievement. We will never fully recover from our loss, but take heart in the knowledge that during his all-too-short time in this world, he made a significant difference in the lives of all whom he met. "We would like to thank the people around the world for your messages and your prayers. We especially want to extend our deepest gratitude to the many people who volunteered their time and resources to help bring Luc home."[/quote] [URL]http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123334599[/URL] [URL]http://www.aviano.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123334566[/URL] CBS Source: [quote=CBS News Source]The family of Capt. Lucas Gruenther said his body was found on Thursday afternoon.Italian rescue teams were joined by F-16s in the search for Gruenther, and earlier in the week recovered debris believed to belong to his aircraft.[/quote] [URL]http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57566910/missing-air-force-pilot-lucas-gruenthers-body-found-in-adriatic-sea-family-says/[/URL] Previous Thread: [URL]http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1243244[/URL] RIP Capt Gruenther

The death of a serviceman in the line of duty is always a tragedy. I'm surprised they didn't have a more recent picture of him, though. The the pic is from his third year at the USAF Academy, probably about 8-10 years old at this point.

shame he couldn't eject in time... RIP

[QUOTE=Lt_C;39430096]The death of a serviceman in the line of duty is always a tragedy. I'm surprised they didn't have a more recent picture of him, though. The the pic is from his third year at the USAF Academy, probably about 8-10 years old at this point.[/QUOTE] That image was from a post by the Air Force Academy's Facebook page so they probably just used what they had on hand. [t]http://www.stripes.com/polopoly_fs/1.205882.1359619277!/image/image.JPG_gen/derivatives/landscape_490/image.JPG[/t][t]http://tribfox40.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/gruenther.jpg[/t] For the sake of it here are two that look more recent.

Is it just me, or did anyone else think "Damn, look at that sucker's teeth!"?

[QUOTE=BnevolntElefant;39433988]Is it just me, or did anyone else think "Damn, look at that sucker's teeth!"?[/QUOTE]oh no an imperfection

[QUOTE=BnevolntElefant;39433988]Is it just me, or did anyone else think "Damn, look at that sucker's teeth!"?[/QUOTE] someone with teeth that aren't completely white and perfect. let's ignore the fact that he died and lets pick out the fact that his teeth aren't perfect.

my friend was stationed at that airbase. I wonder if they knew eachother.

[QUOTE=Ninja Duck;39431285]That image was from a post by the Air Force Academy's Facebook page so they probably just used what they had on hand. [t]http://www.stripes.com/polopoly_fs/1.205882.1359619277!/image/image.JPG_gen/derivatives/landscape_490/image.JPG[/t][t]http://tribfox40.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/gruenther.jpg[/t] For the sake of it here are two that look more recent.[/QUOTE] He looks pretty badass to me. What a shame.

[QUOTE=Araknid;39434315]someone with teeth that aren't completely white and perfect. let's ignore the fact that he died and lets pick out the fact that his teeth aren't perfect.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Killer900;39434210]oh no an imperfection[/QUOTE] The truth is that if we were dealing with a much less savory character that died here then I can assure you that these two posts wouldn't have even been made. Of course, I don't condone picking out anyone's flaws in appearance.

[QUOTE=BnevolntElefant;39433988]Is it just me, or did anyone else think "Damn, look at that sucker's teeth!"?[/QUOTE] nope, it was his ears that got me

[QUOTE=God's Pimp Hand;39434435]The truth is that if we were dealing with a much less savory character that died here then I can assure you that these two posts wouldn't have even been made.[/QUOTE]Maybe

He used to be stationed in the military base ( Sheppard ) at my city, Wichita Falls. I saw him in the paper earlier today, was odd seeing him again on here.