Today we Remember Capt. Sara Knutson Cullen

Capt. Sara Knutson Cullen was a 27-year-old BlackHawk pilot who was killed along with four other Soldiers when their helicopter crashed during a storm in Afghanistan.

Sara’s family chose to celebrate her life. And although it was short-lived, it was still a memorable one, they said.

Sara was an intelligent West Point – The U.S. Military Academy graduate who decided to join the U.S. Army after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, said Nancy Davis, her mother-in-law.

While Sara was all business when she donned the uniform, Davis said, her daughter-in-law was a joy to be around.

“She could wear the Army boots, but she loved her Jimmy Choos (high heels) and the Coach purses,” she said, smiling. “She had great taste that way. She was very impressive, but she was also fun.”