Passing of Hector Meletich Oct 15th, 2025

 

October 15, 2025

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

We regret to inform you of the passing this morning of our dear friend and fellow warrior, Hector Meletich.

 

From Hector's widow: This is Hector's wife, Brooke. I am heartbroken to inform you Hector passed away this morning. I'm not sure I will be able to respond to many texts today, but I just wanted you all to know. He thought so much of you all and your time together ️.

 

Guy Clark sent a short statement converted to photo below.

 

We have no funeral service information at this time.

 

Update on Bill Eades daughter Oct 15, 2025

October 15, 2025

Hello Members and Friends of the Association,

Update On My Daughter’s Condition

 

To my Special Forces & Airborne Brothers,

 

I appreciate the love & concern each of you have given my family, as my daughter fights cancer. Words cannot 

express our gratitude. I would like to thank everyone who has been praying for Tracye,

 

Yesterday I received the below update from my daughter,  Tracye is still in Baptist hospital. She is a fighter & will never give up.

 

Thanks,

William H. “Bill “ Eades  Jr.

 

 

Dear Dad and friends,

 

A lot has been going on; I've been in Hospital since August. The cancer tumors spread to my small intestine and shut my tummy off so I was starving. 

They went in with 2 surgeries and put bypasses around so I can eat. Just when we were getting that under control, my liver was failing because the drains 

were blocked, so I had 2 more surgeries to put in external bags. I'm in amazing amounts of pain but hopefully the right path!

 

If my liver is functioning I can resume chemo and get it on the run again. I'm getting toward my end but I’m determined to fight for this life till I can't. 

Thank you for supporting me!

 

Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers during this difficult time I love you all and feel the love. Please know it brings comfort.

 

With love 

 

 

Joe Pruett on behalf of

Ed Pijuan

President

 

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