Sad day in Naval Aviation
 

Fair winds and following seas, thanks for working to keep this country safe...

http://www.pnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art.../80314041/1006

Peace to my fellow warriors families.

Rest in Peace my fellow Aviators.

I was floored reading this news because I did not know as I was involved with ensuring full honors were rendered to another American hero and Navy Seal. Today, SOC Lance Vaccarro was laid to rest in Reading, PA. May he rest in Peace. FYI, He was the Seal that died during a parachute training accident in Arizona.

SJB

Yes - a sad day for all.
Sidenote. I'm in P-cola this weekend and happen to be staying with the XO of the squadron that lost the plane and crew. It really hit home Friday night when I first heard the news and they identified which squadron had the mishap. I knew that he was suppose to be out of town on a x/c so it was a relief to hear his voice when he called to say that he was back in town. Needless to say he has been living on the phone this weekend.
Take heart though that the military is doing everything they can for the families of both aircrew. I will gladly pass along the condolences of the forum members to the command.

USMCFLYR

MAGNUM -

Sorry to hear that. I haven't seen any news. Condolences to that fellow warrior's family and friends as well.

USMCFLYR

Names of the Marines killed in the T-34 crash have been released.

http://www.thedestinlog.com/articles....db.php?a=4552

Note: SNA was just about to graduate and select.

USMCFLYR

I fly with VT-6 and though I did not know him well but spoke with Yaggi on many occasions, including the day before the mishap. He was known as being a stand up guy. May he and the student RIP.

Bunk22 -

Hope the squadron is handling this difficult situation well. Saw the MDR. I'll be keeping an eye out for the SIR. Fly safe and continued thoughts for family and friends.

USMCFLYR

I think so. Today was the memorial service with the missing man at the end. Very touching...sad day.

Bunk

Now starts the healing process.

Indeed touching. I was not at the memorial, but did see the flyover from the API building

RIP and God Bless

I deployed and worked with Dave after 9/11. He was a great guy and made a mark on on many people, me included, and he will be missed. We worked in Admin together and had a blast. His sense of humor was what made him standout. He was a fun Cobra pilot to hang around.

He is survived by a wife and young daughter.
It reminds me that this can happen to any of us and look at flying and family with respect and love.

Get this. I got picked up off of reserve to cover a trip in open time and our leg from ATL-PBI, we flew the remains of the student killed in the crash. It was quite moving when Marine detail was there to meet us as we pulled up to the gate. Other interesting news, my CA's son is a Marine student in VT-6!

Marines do it right IMO. Remember I said that the XO (a Marine) was in Savannah waiting for those guys to show up? Well....when he got word about the mishap, he of course called the CO who incredibly told the XO that there was nothing he could do and should stay in Savannah. The XO's response says it all. [Two of my Marines just died. I'm headed home]

USMCFLYR

The VT-6 XO is as solid as the come, at least IMO. I only fly with them, he's not in my chain so no ass kissing here. I personally have a lot of respect for the man.