Posted on 04/16/2016 4:39:49 AM PDT by huldah1776
The U.S. Marine Corps says it has recovered the remains of nine of the 12 Marines killed when two helicopters crashed during nighttime training off Hawaii.
Remains of three Marines were not recovered, the Marine Corps said Thursday in a statement. Sgts. Dillon Semolina and Adam Schoeller and Cpl. Christopher Orlando are still missing.
The Marines say they have completed recovery operations.
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Crash happened in January. Would not want to view those remains.
Glad they are going home though.
In another note, if only 30% of the Corps’ jets are able to fly due to lack of parts...
Majority of Marine Corps jets grounded due to budget cuts
Apr. 15, 2016 - 2:38 - Lack of funding for maintenance has left majority of aircrafts inoperable
I was a helicopter pilot. Nothing tears me up worse than news of a night time midair collision. Never any survivors.
Prayers.
The movie Taking Chance comes to mind. RIP so sad
As the Dad of a Marine Student Aviator, this would give me some comfort. I am glad that they made the effort that they did.
No Man Left Behind......the Marine motto
This story brings tears to my eyes. The Marines are simply a different breed. And I really appreciate that fact, too.
http://www.stripes.com/news/no-man-left-behind-statues-hold-special-meaning-for-marines-1.334306
Give him a great big former Marine mom hug for me.
Truer words never spoken. Evey reference to the Corps that I hear evokes some emotion - just like family.
RIP.
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