Hannah L. Gunterman McKinney, 20

Army, Private 1st Class

Based: Ft. Lewis, Wash.

542nd Maintenance Company, 44th Corps Support Battalion

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: September 4, 2006

Taji, Iraq

Married, 1 child

Gender: Female

Hometown: Redlands

High School: Redlands Senior High (Redlands)

Burial: Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside

McKinney was killed in an Humvee accident. Her husband, a fellow private first class, was told the driver was intoxicated and faced disciplinary action.

Luis A. Montes, 09/07/2006

David Jimenez Almazan, 08/27/2006

22 memories of Hannah L. Gunterman McKinney

“

I remember not too long before you were killed, we were posted in a tower for duty. We sat there nearly falling asleep when you came up with the idea to make "finger-staches."

I had no idea what you were talking about, but when you 'forced' me to draw a mustache on my finger and pretend to be someone else, the day started passing so much quicker. It was hot, really hot, but your distraction made the day bearable.

I will never forget you Gunterman. That's the name we all knew you by over there... I didn't even know you were married and had a kid until after you passed away. I swore that I would make sure that I never lost my spirit, just like you never lost yours. You had a huge impact on me personally, and I am grateful that I had the privilege of serving with you AND being your friend.

It's been over 5 years, and it still feels like yesterday.

” — CL Seitler, December 15, 2011 at 10:51 p.m.

“

Seven years since your passing, two years since my previous comment.

Every year seems to grow more and more difficult to deal with the world on emotionally high days of remembrance, such as today, Veterans' Day. Those of us that knew you have had our lives enriched, and we shall never allow your memory or the experiences we shared to fade into nothingness.

I got married two weeks ago. It may sound weird, but I thought about you briefly before the ceremony. I realized that your husband has had to deal with the most difficult event life can toss at us. I hope your spirit has found peace and has been helping your husband's mind and spirit to sleep easier and move forward in life.

Thank you, Hannah, for your inspiration, your service, but more importantly for your friendship.

” — Chris Seitler, November 11, 2013 at 6:18 a.m.

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22 memories of Hannah L. Gunterman McKinney