A Hero in Waiting: A Personal Remembrance of Lt. Colonel Keith L. Crawford

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On the 4th of July 2008, U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer requested the American flag fly over the nation’s capitol in Washington, D.C. in honor of retiring Lt. Colonel Keith L. Crawford, for 31 years of distinctive service to his country, and the State of Oregon. “Lt. Colonel Crawford was a dedicated officer, and a proud member of the Oregon Air National Guard,” Oregon’s Governor John Kitzhaber said as well. “He will be missed by many in the community, but his legacy of service-particularly at Camp Rosenbaum-will continue to inspire.”read more

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