Nighthawk 72

April 08, 2000

We are here to honor those whose final flight was on Nighthawk 72. We maintain these pages so we will never forget the sacrifice they made. I knew all of the aircrew personally and it took a while to come to terms with the fact that I was never going to see my friends again. I hope that this site will allow us to look back and remember the many good time we had with them. If you have photos to add please email them to the webmaster.

- Eric Saulsgiver, July 22, 2004

Air Crew Members

Pilot - Maj. John A. Brow, 39, Marine Helicopter Squadron 1

Co-Pilot - Maj. Brooks S. Gruber, 34, Marine Helicopter Squadron 1

Ariel Observer - SSgt. Brian "Gator" Nelson, 30, Aerial Observer, Marine Tilt-Rotor Training Squadron 204

Crew Chief - Cpl. Kelly S. Keith, 22, Crew Chief, Marine Helicopter Squadron 1

Members Of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division

Sgt. Jose Alvarez, 28, Machine Gunner

Pfc. Gabriel C. Clevenger, 21, Machine Gunner

Pfc. Alfred Corona, 23, Machine Gunner

Lance Cpl. Jason T. Duke, 28, Machine Gunner

Lance Cpl. Jesus Gonzalez Sanchez, 27, Assault Man

Lance Cpl. Seth G. Jones, 18, Assault Man

2nd Lt. Clayton J. Kennedy, 24, Platoon Commander

Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Morin, 21, Assault Man

Cpl. Adam C. Neely, 22, Rifleman

Pfc. Kenneth O. Paddio, 23, Rifleman

Pfc. George P. Santos, 19, Rifleman

Pfc. Keoki P. Santos, 24, Rifleman

Cpl. Can (John ) Soler, 21, Rifleman

Pvt. Adam L. Tatro, 19, Rifleman

 

From Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California

Cpl. Eric J. Martinez, 21, Field Radio Operator, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38

Photos

Crossbow 11

December 11, 2000

They were our friends and family and they are missed daily. Not a day goes by that I don't think of the crew of Crossbow 11. Sadly there are very few sites out there dedicated to remembering them. I would like to offer anyone the opportunity to post their thoughts on this page. I want to make this page a place where we can come to remember the good times through laughter and tears.

- Eric Saulsgiver, September 13, 2004

Aircrew Members

Pilot - Lt. Col. Keith M. Sweaney, 42, Marine Tilt-Rotor Training Squadron 204

Co-Pilot- Lt. Col. Michael L. Murphy, Marine Tilt-Rotor Training Squadron 204

Crew Chief - Staff Sgt. Avely Runnels, 25, Marine Tilt-Rotor Training Squadron 204

Crew Chief - Sgt. Jason Buyck, 24, Marine Tilt-Rotor Training Squadron 204

Pictures