Services held in Cary for fallen Marine

Cary, N.C. — Funeral services were held for Capt. David “Seth” Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon in Cary.

Mitchell, 30, was one of four Marines killed when two U.S. Marine helicopters – one UH-1 and an AH-1 Cobra – collided in flight over the southern province of Helmand in Afghanistan last week, military officials said.

Seth's father, Steve Mitchell, said he wanted to "start the healing process" and focus on good memories and fun times had with his son.

“We are going to miss him dearly and we are very proud of the man he had become,” Steve Mitchell said during the services at the Colonial Baptist Church, 6051 Tryon Road.

Seth Mitchell will be buried Friday in Arlington National Cemetery.

He was born in Charlotte and graduated from Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio, in 1997.

Seth Mitchell’s family said he died doing what he loved.

“He loved being a Marine and he absolutely loved flying that helicopter. He told me on more than one occasion, ‘Mom, I can’t believe I get paid for what I do,’” his mother, Connie Mitchell, said.

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Thank you Capt for the ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of a hero.

loyalgirl1111
November 4, 2009 7:37 p.m.

My only regret is...that I am not there to welcome you home Captain Mitchell.

God Bless you for the greatest sacrafice a soldier can give. God Bless your family for their unwavering support, love, and encouragement.

"All give some and some give All"

Sleep in Peace

grenlyn1
November 4, 2009 6:14 p.m.

God Bless you Capt.

To the family -- Thank you for allowing him to be placed in Arlington next to all of our Heroes!

dcec48
November 4, 2009 6:13 p.m.

Thank you, Capt. Mitchell for not only doing what you felt you had to do, but for enjoying it as well. You are an honor to our country and to our hearts.

Turklette
November 4, 2009 4:46 p.m.

"Seth Mitchell’s family said he died doing what he loved."

Unless you've served, you can't understand that.

Thanks for your service Seth, and SEMPER FI GOOD BUDDY!!!

God bless.

RB

USMC Sergeant

1969-72