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remembering LT Caleb King
iHonor Our Fallen:
​U.S. Navy Lieutenant
Caleb N. King of Port Orange, FL
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U.S. Navy Lieutenant Caleb King, age 29, an F/A-18 Naval Flight / Weapons Systems Officer
with the Strike Force Squadron Two One Three (VFA-213), known as the 'Blacklions' out of Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA

Killed in the line of duty, during a F/A-18 training mission off Key West, Florida, on March, 14, 2018

We honor and thank US Navy Lieutenant King for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others
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​Caleb Nathaniel King
Born September 2, 1988 in Port Orange, FL 
Raced go-karts, played Pop Warner football, and enjoyed other childhood fun with his brother Joshua
Excelled as running back and linebacker at Warner Christian Academy in South Daytona
Led to team, with 1,290 yards rushing and 15 TDs, to 1B State semifinals for football in 2006
Graduated from Warner Christian Academy in 2007
Soft-spoken and kind-hearted - proven out with trips to Nicaragua to serve homeless and orphans
Attended Naval Academy Prep School in Rhode Island from 2007-08
Earned appointment to US Naval Academy in 2008 with the 13th Company
Started as linebacker for 3 seasons for the Navy Midshipmen - playing in 38 games, earning 2 Bowl games, and helping to win the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy (awarded to the best military academy football team) in 2009
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Graduated from Naval Academy and Commissioned U.S. Navy Ensign in 2012
Selected for Naval Flight Officer training in Pensacola, FL

Completed flight training, pinned on wings, and assigned to Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106) "Gladiators"
In 2015, joined Fighter Squadron 213 (VFA-213) "Blacklions" at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA with Carrier Air Wing Eight
Married LTJG Victoria Gonzales (USNA 2013) in 2016 and had daughter Rain Fury King
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Deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria) aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) in 2017
Killed during flight training mission off coast of Key West, FL, on March 14, 2018
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Brice Johnson, a US Air Force Academy 2007 graduate, and LT King, the weapons officer, crashed while attempting a single engine landing after an engine failure
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Survived by his wife, Victoria, and then, 15-month old daughter Rain Fury King, as well as, his parents
Buried at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (Section 5, Site 244)
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Inspirational Quotes about Caleb King
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"I thought he was a really special player.  He was a hell of a kid. Even when he was in middle school, he was always tough as nails. Sometimes kids are talented, but not coachable. He was definitely a very, very coachable kid."
- Caleb's HS Coach, D.J. Mayo

"I've been proud of my brother for God knows how long," Joshua said. "He had the heart and the determination to do whatever he wanted to do. He lived a very short life, but he lived a very full life."
-Joshua King (Caleb's brother)

"... remember a mentor of mine, LT Caleb King. He was a tremendous teammate and eventually a great aviator. More importantly though he was a committed father and incredible person. Please join me in ... honoring Caleb and all those aviators who were so selfless in their sacrifice."
-Joe Cardona (USNA Football teammate of Caleb)

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U.S. Navy LT Caleb King's military decorations:
Air Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Navy Sea Service Deployment ribbon

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GO HERE to review Caleb's obituary / funeral home memorial site

CLICK HERE to see USNA Memorial tribute page to LT King

GO HERE to read his Find-a-Grave tribute page

CLICK HERE to examine a family history site that includes Caleb

GO HERE to find and review his Wingman Foundation tribute
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​iHonor American Flag : Visitor Comments for LT King
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Caleb, I was honored and humbled to have learned about your life of dedication ... to God, Country, and Family.  I hope this tribute sparks students, even if just one student at Warner Christian Academy or another school, to be more purposeful with their lives.  I know my hand-inscribed flag commemorating you isn't the pretty thing ;), but it comes from the heart with much appreciation.  I'll pray for your wife, Victoria, daughter, Rain, and all those who mourn your absence.  Thanks for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
-Sean S. 9/2/19
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