Major John Alex Klinner's Legacy: A Community Rallies

0:00This is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. Air Force Major John Allett's Cleaner died on March 12, while the poet in Iraq as part of Operation Epic Fury. He was one of six airmen killed in the incident. Cleaner had just earned his master's degree from Oklahoma State University and had two years left in his service. Recently, he and his wife Livy had moved to Trustville, Alabama with their three young children, including a two-year-old son and seven-month-old twins. His family has shared heartfelt memories, describing him as deeply selfless and always focused on helping others first. His sister-in-law noted how even in big family gatherings, he sought ways to lend a hand. The loss hit hard, cutting short a life full of promise, but the community has rallied around Livy and the kids. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $1.4 million so far, including $180,000 donation to provide stability for the family moving forward.

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