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re: La Nat Guard soldiers among those killed in helicopter crash. *PRAYERS*
Posted on 3/11/15 at 4:06 pm to Wolfhound45
Posted on 3/11/15 at 4:06 pm to Wolfhound45
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One of them was my personal friend. He was one of the pilots. Very sad day for me, my family and friends.
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Posted on 3/11/15 at 4:40 pm to Dissident Aggressor
A tragedy. 
Posted on 3/11/15 at 4:46 pm to Gris Gris
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The four National Guard crew members missing after their Black Hawk helicopter crashed over water near Pensacola, Florida, Tuesday night are all married men with children, the Louisiana adjutant general said Wednesday.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 5:21 pm to Dissident Aggressor
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One of them was my personal friend. He was one of the pilots. Very sad day for me, my family and friends.
B.E. ?
Posted on 3/11/15 at 5:28 pm to GrammarKnotsi
This really just sucks
Posted on 3/11/15 at 5:46 pm to GrammarKnotsi
Not BE. Please I ask that some of you respect the process and keep the prayers going. This is a very hard 24 hours for us.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 7:39 pm to chew4219
Family member just retired as a Blackhawk pilot there. I've known a lot of those guys for many years. Praying I don't see a certain few names but that's selfish. All are very good guys.
This post was edited on 3/12/15 at 7:29 am
Posted on 3/11/15 at 7:42 pm to TheNolaClap
I know a lot folks over there. Hoping one of them isn't someone I know.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 8:11 pm to Dissident Aggressor
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One of them was my personal friend. He was one of the pilots. Very sad day for me, my family and friends.
The Town Talk is reporting that one of the pilots is CENLA native David Strother. So, I must assume his family is at least aware he is one of the missing and this isn't in poor taste.
The Town Talk
I spent 18 1/2 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard - in between my stints in the US Army Reserve. During that time, I had the pleasure to serve with David on several occasions, most notably at the 199th Leadership Regiment, where I was a leadership and military science instructor and David was a TAC officer
But, I've known Dave far longer than that. He was my junior high basketball and football coach, Doug Strother's son. I am 3 or 4 years older than Dave, so I can remember when I towered over him - having first met him when he was 9 or 10. As I stopped growing at 5'8", and he made 6'3" (or better) - when I saw him after school, he towered over me.
He played football for Northwestern, WR if I recall correctly. He has multiple overseas tours and is one of the best Blackhawk pilots in the Louisiana National Guard. This is still a (edited) search and rescue mission until we see 11 bodies. Godspeed and if anybody can make it back, Dave can. And for those of you with family and friends among the missing - Dave successfully "crashed" helicopters on several occasions due to mechanical issues, weather, etc. - I assure you he gave them every available chance to make it back.
This post was edited on 3/11/15 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 3/11/15 at 8:13 pm to Ace Midnight
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David Strother
Posted on 3/11/15 at 8:43 pm to Ace Midnight
Sorry for the loss of your friend, Ace. That just sucks.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 8:45 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
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Sorry for the loss of your friend, Ace. That just sucks.
He still has kids in school. Let's not bury him until they find him, aight?
This post was edited on 3/11/15 at 8:45 pm
Posted on 3/11/15 at 8:59 pm to Ace Midnight
Thoughts and prayers for the soldiers and my fellow Marine brothers
I'm hoping for some sort of miracle here.
I'm hoping for some sort of miracle here.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:28 pm to Charlie Arglist
There was just an interview on Fox 8 with Rickie Brocato, the owner of the Crescent Bar in Hammond. There's a bunch of memorabilia in the bar from the ANG folks. One of the things they showed were some beer steins with the TF Voodoo logo on them.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 9:28 pm to chew4219
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Please I ask that some of you respect the process and keep the prayers going.
I echo this.
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Not BE.
FWIW - I have reports this person is not among the missing crew - from a source who would likely know - if that eases anyone's mind.
Chew - you may be on the inside - I hope I'm not stepping on the information message with this - I literally didn't find out it was David until my daughter called me in tears after seeing it on thetowntalk.com.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 10:06 pm to Charlie Arglist
I hope the families can find some peace. This is just awful.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 10:11 pm to Ace Midnight
Yes I am on the inside, that is why I implore everyone to allow the process to work itself out. This is my unit, my friends, their families deserve the respect and prayers. Thanks.
Roll Da Bones!
Roll Da Bones!
Posted on 3/11/15 at 10:15 pm to chew4219
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Yes I am on the inside, that is why I implore everyone to allow the process to work itself out. This is my unit, my friends, their families deserve the respect and prayers. Thanks. Roll Da Bones!
Thank you for your service. May you, your friends, your unit, families, etc have comfort and peace going forward. Prayers are out for each of you.
Posted on 3/11/15 at 10:25 pm to Ace Midnight
imagine being awarded the silver star, finding out you're about to be a father, and meeting death all in the same week... Dedicated warriors S/F
This post was edited on 3/11/15 at 10:27 pm
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