https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/ The latest user comments on Florence B. Choe en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c178731 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c178731 I was also stationed in AFG in 2009 as a MedEvac Doctor for the GER Army in Camp Marmal. I took over Florence from the Chopper and accompanied her to our clinic inside the Camp, I kept on resuscitating her until they dragged me away when they took over at the clinic. We all kept fighting for her live with big effort and we were shocked by her death. I remeber sitting there with her blood all over my bdu. most of the camps soldiers woke up early to be part of the honor guard when florence was transferred to the plane. Still now I keep thinking of her and her family, especially now having an own family. I am planning to visit her grave this year and leave a flower... Thu, 09 Apr 2015 12:25:14 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c76067 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c76067 I recruited Florence. Of all the people I commissioned into Naval Service, I remember Florence perhaps the best. She had an energy about her that was contagious. I enjoyed our every meeting and was excited to launch her naval career. I was not just excited for her - I was excited for the Navy because she was such an extraordinary candidate. It tears me up when I think about our loss of such a fine human being. Last year, when my wife deployed to Afghanistan and I was at home with our 3 year old and 5 year old daughters, I was gripped by the intensity that her family must have felt with her passing. I will never forget her sacrafice or the sacrafice of her family. They will remain in my prayers always. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:28:36 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c55432 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c55432 I think about my first years in the Navy while stationed at Bethesda Naval Medical Center where you touched the lives of all those that you came in contact with and always had words of encouragement to share during our conversations about the topic of the day. Your SMILE infectious and your energy present. You are in my thoughts often and prayers continue for your family. You are a role model for me today and have had a lasting impact on me that will be with me the rest of my life. Miss you. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:43:17 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c43131 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c43131 I did not know Lt Choe well, but I did see her quite often while on gate guard at camp spann. She ran on camp shaheen almost daily and always had a word and a smile for the soldiers at the gate. My sympathies go out to her family, and I am glad to know that her daughter will grow up in the same environment that produced such a truly beautiful person Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:17:27 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c42841 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c42841 Sadden* You have me deepest condolences . Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:30:38 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c38239 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c38239 I was honored to serve with LT Choe at 3D MED BN, 3D FSSG 3MLG, Okinawa. Her smile would always light up the room, bringing waves of happiness to those in her presence. She was caring and charismatic. LT Choe will never be forgotten, and will always remain a positive role model for many to follow. I know that God has given her a home, more pleasant than anything on earth. She watches over us, warming her loved ones with her brilliant smile. She will forever be in our hearts. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:08:57 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c36868 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c36868 Ciao Florence, i know you are with the angels, i pray you, Carlo. Italy. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:52:50 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c33742 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c33742 To the family of Lt. Choe my most sincere condolences. Be sure that your beloved fallen hero was processed with the upmost dignity, honor, and respect. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:19:38 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c33316 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c33316 I had the priviledge of working with her before this deployment. I was on that METT Team but broke my foot after training one day and wasn't able to make the deployment. Lt Choe was one of the best examples of a Naval Officer that I have ever worked for. She was a PT stud, never complained and kept up morale for us enlisted sailors to keep pushing through the long training days. Rest in peace ma'am. We'll take it from here. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:01:18 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c32589 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/florence-b-choe/#c32589 I met LT Choe at a week-long training class at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, a month or so before her passing. We chatted some between classes. I remember, particularly, how her face lit up when she spoke of her husband, baby, and family. I remember a course break, one morning. There was snow on the ground and the air was misty and cold. We all hurried outside to the main thoroughfare to present our honors to a fallen Polish soldier. The rain and show drizzled on us as we stood at attention, waiting for the vehicle formation to drive by. I remember the solemn respect and seriousness we gave to that detail; and I cannot help but think of the same honors she surely received a few months later. Florence stood out in the class of 30 army, air force, and navy service men and women. She was kind, intelligent, accepting, joyous, and her soul seemed to be filled with a Godly love. Her passing, along with LT Toner's, will stay with me all of my life. God will surely keep her close to him, because she possessed a special spirit. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:34:14 -0700