Did you know tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the gander crash that killed 248 Soldiers?

2015-12-11T13:04:28-05:00

For those of you who interact with me a lot on here you know I am generally sarcastic and do not take much seriously. This topic is one that is near and dear to my heart. 30 years ago tomorrow, 248 Soldiers from 3/502nd Infantry were killed in plane crash coming back from Egypt. As a young Private, my first unit was A co 3/502nd Infantry. Every year we honored those who didn't make it home. As the unit no longer exists because it was converted into a cav unit, I felt it necessary to make sure we do not forget those who were lost.

Rest easy brothers...Strike and Kill

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/2015/12/09/101st-airborne-marks-30-years-since-gander-plane-crash-killed-248-soldiers/76996770/

101st Airborne marks 30 years since Gander plane crash killed 248 soldiers

Army, 101st Airborne to mark 30th anniversary of plane crash that killed 248 soldiers.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Dec 11 at 2015 2:51 PM

2015-12-11T14:51:46-05:00

RIP Brothers

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Dec 11 at 2015 7:13 PM

2015-12-11T19:13:48-05:00

Thank you for the reminder. RIP brothers

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Sep 7 at 2019 12:32 AM

2019-09-07T00:32:12-04:00

To quote my Dad (he was Army Air Corps in WWII and Air Force during Korea) “All gave some and some gave all”! I remember this day to honor those 248 Infantry men who gave all! Thanks for the history lesson and for your commitment to remember your fellow soldiers!