ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NM .(THECOUNT) — Husband and new father, Airman 1st Class Brendan Carr of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Roosevelt County, New Mexico on Sunday, according to officials from Cannon AFB.
Details of the August 21, 2022 Portales crash were not provided.
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“The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group is saddened at the loss of A1C Carr,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Harry Seibert, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group commander. “He was an exceptionally hard-working aircraft hydraulic systems apprentice who always came to work motivated and eager to learn his job. He was full of energy, loved to chat with people, and was always willing to help others in need. Our prayers go out to his wife, daughter and family.” “
We are mourning Brendan’s passing as members of his Air Force family,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander. “Our hearts are with those who knew and loved him. We are committed to taking care of his family, friends and fellow Airmen, ensuring those affected get the support they need during this tragic time.”
Details surrounding the fatal crash remain under investigation.
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Geo quick facts: Roosevelt County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,846. Its county seat is Portales. The county was created in 1903 from Chaves and Guadalupe counties and named for the then-current President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt – Wikipedia.