Fighter Jet Pilot Remembers Hero Killed In Action, Explains Horrors Of True Evil: VIDEO

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Jason Cooper wants to make sure people remember Troy Gilbert.

I spoke with Cooper - a former F-16 pilot in the Air Force - on a recent episode of American Joyride, and he shared an incredibly powerful story about the death of Maj. Troy Gilbert.

Gilbert was killed in 2006 when his plane went down while protecting American forces on the ground in Iraq. It would take years before his body to finally be brought home. Cooper spoke to me about Gilbert's heroic actions on the day he lost his life protecting the guys on the ground, and also shined a blunt light on what true evil looks like.

You can watch Cooper's comments about Gilbert and evil starting around 1:01:00, and make sure to send me your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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Those were certainly some incredibly powerful thoughts, and we will never forget Troy Gilbert. Make sure to follow along at all the socials below, and keep coming back for more:

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.