Specialist Wade Elliot Hector, A Soldier's Story
Specialist Wade Elliot Hector, A Soldier's Story
Specialist Wade Elliot Hector was born on August 3, 1968, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1986 and soon afterward enlisted in the United States Army, signing a three-year active-duty contract.
Following his period of active service, Hector continued his military commitment as a member of the New Hampshire Army National Guard, balancing civilian life with ongoing service to his state and country. Outside the uniform, he worked for the Greenwood Painting Company and spent much of his free time outdoors. He was an avid hunter and a member of the Grafton County Fish and Game Club and the National Rifle Association, communities that reflected both his skills and his sense of responsibility.
During Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Specialist Hector deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of the Gulf War. On February 21, 1991, while serving in the theater, he was killed in a truck accident. His death underscored the reality that military service carries risk far beyond the battlefield, even in moments away from direct combat.
Specialist Wade Elliot Hector rests at Mills Cemetery, remembered as a Guardsman who answered the call when his country needed him and paid the ultimate price in service.
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