Corporal Albert George Haddad Jr., A Marine's Story
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Corporal Albert George Haddad Jr., A Marine's Story
Albert George Haddad Jr. was born on April 20, 1968, in Dover. During his childhood, his family relocated to Lewisville, where he was raised and later graduated from Lewisville High School in 1986.
At Lewisville High, Haddad played on the offensive line and was remembered by classmates for his drive, work ethic, and sense of humor. He had planned to pursue a career in architecture, a path that reflected both creativity and discipline.
In 1988, Haddad enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He trained as a helicopter crew member and served as a door gunner with a light-helicopter squadron, flying UH-1N Huey aircraft. His duties placed him directly alongside Marine aviators and aircrew supporting operations from both land bases and naval vessels.
During his service, Corporal Haddad served aboard the USS Caron and later deployed to the Persian Gulf aboard the USS Shasta in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
On February 3, 1991, Corporal Albert George Haddad Jr. was killed in the line of duty when the UH-1N Huey helicopter he was aboard crashed in Saudi Arabia. He was 22 years old.
Corporal Haddad is buried at Flower Mound Cemetery.
His story reflects the risks borne by Marine aviation crews during the Gulf War, missions flown in demanding conditions that required training, teamwork, and courage daily. Though young, his service stands as a testament to the responsibility he accepted and the path he chose.
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