![]() James, MO Aunt Deb Hoffmeister and Uncle Paul Viets of Springfield, MO Uncle Bob and Aunt Lisa Hoffmeister of St. James, MO grandparents, Harold and Bonnie Hoffmeister of St. James, MO his sister, Lena and husband, Monty Turner of St. Rusten is survived by his wife, Caroline three children: step son, Connor daughters: Luna and Lily of Clarksville, TN his parents, Rad and Brenda Smith of St. Rusten’s awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal, pending, posthumous Air Medal w/combat distinguishing device “C” Army Achievement Medal, 4 Army Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, 2 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon, 2 NATO Medal, 2: Basic Army Aviator Badge Parachutist Badge, Basic Air Assault Badge Driver and Mechanic Badge-Bar, Mechanic (for automotive or allied vehicles) Overseas Service Bar, 2. Rusten had multiple deployments including two combat tours to Afghanistan and Europe for Atlantic Resolve. Company, 6th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (Wings of Destiny). Rusten joined the United States Army in 2012, and he served our nation proudly as a Blackhawk Pilot in the famed 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) with C. Rusten was a loving, caring husband and father, who enjoyed sharing his love for adventure and the outdoors with his wife and children through fishing and hunting, He and Pa (his Grandpa Harold) spent numerous seasons in the woods searching for the trophy buck or the turkey of the century. Rusten passed away in a helicopter accident near Fort Campbell, KY on March 29, 2023. Rusten and Caroline were united in marriage on February 26, 2016 while stationed at Fort Hood, TX. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Radford Smith was born Augin Jacksonville, FL and was raised in St.
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