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Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandkids killed in tragic helicopter crash
WTVO Rockford via Yahoo ^ | 10/23/25 | Reanne Weil

Posted on 10/23/2025 7:22:07 AM PDT by DallasBiff

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (R) lost his son, daughter-in-law and two grandkids in a helicopter crash late Wednesday night, according to his campaign.

According to a social media post by the Bailey Campaign on Facebook, the crash happened in Carter County Montana, which is the southeast corner of the state, bordering South Dakota and Wyoming.

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To: Bonemaker

As a father who just lost his oldest son last August, I know how profoundly it hurts and express my deepest condolences to the Bailey family.
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And mine to you FRiend.


21 posted on 10/23/2025 10:16:19 AM PDT by pa_dweller (Projection, prosecution, prevarication and party over country: That's the Democrat brand)
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To: Red6

SOMEONE POSTED RECENTLY:

THE DEFINITION OF A HELICOPTER: (AS BEST I CAN RECALL):

“A MILLION PIECES BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH “A JESUS NUT” ALL TRYING TO ESCAPE TO SOMEWHERE ELSE”


22 posted on 10/23/2025 1:02:53 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Carry_Okie

Not the time.


23 posted on 10/23/2025 3:09:41 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (To live free is the greatest gift; to die free is the greatest victory. —Erica Kirk)
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To: ridesthemiles
The definition of a helicopter: (as best I can recall):
“A million pieces being held together with “a Jesus nut” all trying to escape to somewhere else”

Had to look it up:


24 posted on 10/23/2025 3:20:19 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (To live free is the greatest gift; to die free is the greatest victory. —Erica Kirk)
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