https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/elia-p-fontecchio/ The latest user comments on Elia P. Fontecchio en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c184568 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c184568 We remember our fallen, and thank you for our freedom. God Bless your family. Sun, 29 May 2016 10:10:17 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c138327 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c138327 Keith was an Alpha male.....PERIOD and we bumped heads on several occasions. During these interactions he was correct more times than I was and it helped me grow as a person and a Soldier. He was the consummate professional and is what I have and continue to measure every Warrant Officer and Officer I have served with against. In a word Keith was the "Standard" of what a Soldier, Husband, Father and brother should be!! I miss you and not a day goes by that I don't think about you and Jason. God Bless you and your family. brother. Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:21:38 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129284 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129284 One of my greatest memories is when you flew two stuffed teddy bears for my nephews and we posed for a picture. You were talking to me about becoming an officer. I did it and I know you would be proud. You are always in my thoughts and you will Never be forgotten. The Angles now hold you in their arms. Til we meet again, Sir Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:47:27 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129279 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129279 Best damn Warrant Officer I ever met. God speed sir. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:09:22 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129277 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129277 Keith is the reason why I became an Instructor Pilot rather than a Maintenance Test Pilot... The work ethic he brought to the table was truly second to none, and I knew I could never hold myself to the standard he set. He was a phenominal mentor, and a true professional to the core. I miss him deeply. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:58:37 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129265 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129265 Mr. Yoakum was the type of stick that made you remember why you loved the job. He was truly an aviator and always a pleasure to work for. I feel truly blessed to have known him and to have learned from him and I am truly saddened that there are so many in the community who will never have the chance to experience that. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:02:14 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129261 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c129261 Mr. Yoakum is the greatest leader I have ever known. His ability to make others better at what they do is unmatched and seemingly universal to all that come in contact with him. I am truly blessed to have known Keith Yoakum. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:25:31 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c87345 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c87345 I read the article re CWO4 Yoakum on the Home of Heroes website and wish to tell you how sorry I am to hear that our country has lost such a brave and beautiful man. I have one of his pictures on my computer desktop and will keep you all in my prayers. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:10:04 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c84091 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c84091 A hero to all who knew him... My most memorable moment was when he took me for a ride in the flight simulater in Illesheim Germany. My husband spoke so highly of him. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:12:12 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c76304 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/keith-yoakum/#c76304 THANK YOU!!!!!!! For your sacrifice, words do little to describe our sincere gratitude. However, There is a hope for a future where such wonderful people will not die in the wars of the world. ISAIAH 2:4 "And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears... neither will they learn war anymore.."death will be no more"..REV 21:3,4- Sun, 27 May 2012 04:14:43 -0700