Obituary of Thomas James Cahill

U.S. Air Force, Retired CAPT Thomas James Cahill, Jr. of Las Vegas, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born March 4, 1969, to Susan Peek and Thomas Cahill, Sr. He joined the U.S. Army in 1987 and later transferred into the U.S. Air Force in 2000. CAPT Cahill is the recipient of the Silver Star Medal for his gallantry actions while serving as a Helicopter Rescue Pilot of the 66th Rescue Squadron (ENDURING FREEDOM - ANACONDA) - Afghanistan, March 2002. He is also the recipient of the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor. He retired in August 2009. Thomas earned his Masters of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Cahill, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Gina Nakahara-Cahill; mother, Susan Peek; children, Ryan Cahill, Scott Cahill, Lauren Ranney, and Cheyane Cahill; brothers John Wade and Michael Wade: sister, Holly Sinde; and grandson, Kashton Cahill. Thomas will be remembered for his valiant heroism during the Global War on Terrorism for which he saved many lives.