Status of missing Marines changed to deceased

The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone after two Marine Corps helicopters crashed last week, presumably killing 12 Marines.

Military members and families gathered for a memorial service at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe after the status of the dozen missing Marines changed to deceased following five days of searching. He paid tribute to them yesterday, a day after the maritime search was suspended.

A statement released through a family friend said that “there are thousands praying for a positive outcome” for the Marines and the search and rescue efforts. A memorial service is being planned for later this week.

Corporal Christopher J. Orlando served as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing stationed on Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

The family of Capt. Kevin Roche, 30, praised rescuers for trying to find him and the other Marines aboard the helicopters.

The Coast Guard initially reported that the choppers had collided, but the Marines said later it wasn’t yet known if there was a collision.

Boiling Springs Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #8851 and Marine Corps League #524 (Carlisle) will hold a short vigil and flag ceremony on Sunday at 3 pm at the Boiling Springs Veteran’s Clock Tower in his honor.

The Marine Corps will strive to “discover all of the facts” surrounding the crash, said Brig.

Riley says, it doesn’t matter if you believe in a higher power or not, Friday’s mass is about showing support for the family and what they believe in.

– Lance Cpl. Ty L. Hart, 21, Aumsville, Oregon.

Aggies will also be wearing maroon Friday to honor Maj.

“The loss of these 12 courageous Americans is a tragic reminder of the risks our men and women in uniform take each day in service to our country”, Carter said Wednesday”.