7 marines, 4 soldiers missing after Florida helicopter crash

[oceanblueeyes]

Navy mom here, and my son was assigned to a Norfolk helicopter squadron until last January (now works on FA-18 jets).....this just breaks my heart...just breaks my heart.
Yes, seeing the news that remains are being found.
God Bless those lost, and their families and loved ones...and their military buddies. My son's squadron lost 2 aircrewmen over when he was deployed, and that was the first time he had to deal with death of squadron members...it is devastating to those who work so closely with crew members.
This hurts.

It hurts beyond words. I will always be a Marine Mom in my heart.

Our only son was in the Marine Corps and flew many missions on a CH-53 Super Stallion overseas and went through many training missions.

The entire 10 years he was in I prayed everyday that he would be safe. Several times his helicopter came in with bullet holes when he was overseas for two tours. He only told us that afterwards. He knew I worried about him day and night.

These families are going through so much pain and my heart breaks for each of them. May God be with them during this tremendous loss.... not only for them, but for our entire country.

God bless our military. We must never take them for granted and always remember the many sacrifices they make for us day in and day out.

 

[zwiebel]

There's a live press conference at 2pm FL time.

News4JAX (@wjxt4) tweeted - 11 Mar 15:

News conference on deadly military helicopter crash @TeamEglin schedule for 2 p.m. LIVE on News4Jax.com bit.ly/19bCVnc (https://twitter.com/wjxt4/status/575706959678058496?s=17)

 

[oceanblueeyes]

http://www.news4jax.com/news/us-world-news/military-helicopter-crashes-in-nw-florida/31730148

 

[daisy7]

Witness heard trouble with helicopter rotor

http://navarrepress.com/headlines/witness-heard-trouble-with-helicopter-rotor/

 

[zwiebel]

Rest in peace.

NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) tweeted at - 12 Mar 15:

The bodies of two soldiers were found near Florida chopper crash site: on.nbc10.com/5DQWHW0 pic.twitter.com/8bdvYphVYQ (https://twitter.com/NBCPhiladelphia/status/576099868944560128?s=17)