Kevin J. Hilaman, 28

Army, Specialist

Based: Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division

Supporting: Operation Enduring Freedom

Died: June 26, 2011

Kunar province, Afghanistan

Married, 1 child

Gender: Male

Hometown: Albany

High School: Mesa Verde High (Citrus Heights)

Burial: Sierra Hills Memorial Park, Sacramento

Hilaman was killed June 26, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. Hilaman joined the Army in 2003 as an infantryman. His first two deployments were to Iraq, after which he returned for a short while to civilian life.

Russell J. Proctor, 06/26/2011

Nigel D. Kelly, 06/25/2011

18 memories of Kevin J. Hilaman

“

Aaahhh, my little Ubu. My son. I watched you grow from a boy into a man. So many days I spent with your teachers as they told me what a class clown you were, and how distracting you were. You jumping off the couch onto the coffee table, with high karate kicks to Power Rangers. One of my fondest memories of you was when you were in 4th grade, we were trick or treating. I was holding your hand (like I had always done for years). You looked up at me and said "Mom? Can I walk ahead of you this time? Y'know, my friends and all." I didn't want to let go, but I knew you would be miserable if I didn't. So I did.

Just one more day to hold your hand would be heaven. I feel you in my heart, and all around me. I thank you for all you have taught me. I believe I am a great mother... because of you.

I love you.

” — Mom, Dj Hill, September 16, 2015 at 10:22 a.m.

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