Staff Sergeant Clint Loughmiller, age 29, of Colorado Springs, stationed with the US Army at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, passed away on May 7, 2011 in Fayetteville, NC. Clint was born on October 11, 1981 in Roswell NM. As a child, Clint enjoyed drawing, music, movies, reading, and spending time with his family. He was a brilliant artist and loved the outdoors. Clint graduated in 2001 from CIVA High School in Colorado Springs. Growing up, Clint had a love for his Japanese culture. He continued in the way of Samurai honor by becoming a master of both the making and wielding of weapons. Clint enjoyed shooting and became a very accomplished marksman. Clint was very talented, and whatever he did, he was a master of his craft. For Clint, becoming an Army Special Forces Green Beret was always his dream from early childhood. Clint joined the army as was a war hero. He served honorably and was decorated for his three war time deployments, two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. After his last deployment, Clint distinguished himself and was chosen to be a candidate for Special Forces Selection School. Clint was a born leader. He led by example demanding no more of anyone than he demanded of himself, which was perfection. People were instantly drawn to him. He had a fantastic sense of humor and was very intelligent and quick witted. Clint loved to travel and he was much beloved in every country he visited from Hungary to the Middle East. In 2003 Clint met the love of his life, Adrienn, and they were married on Valentine’s Day 2004. After 8 blissful years of marriage, Adrienn gave birth to their daughter Emma Juliet. Clint was a loving and giving father. He provided for his family so that they would never have any worries or want for anything. He protected them and sacrificed for them. Clint is survived by his wife, Adrienn Loughmiller and daughter, Emma J. Loughmiller of Fayetteville, his mother, June Wigglesworth, grandmother Eiko Wigglesworth, brother William Loughmiller of Honolulu, HI, his father, Bill Loughmiller of Colorado Springs, and brother David Loughmiller of New York. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Evergreen Funeral Home 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. Funeral services will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs with full military honors by the US Army Honor Guard. Clint was a war veteran and will forever be a hero to those who knew him. He was a loving father, husband, brother, son, and friend.