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Army ROTC Helicopter Crashes on Duncan Field

There has been one confirmed fatality.

By: Jon Eilts

Issue date: 12/8/08 Section: News
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An Army ROTC Helicopter crashed at 3 pm Monday on Duncan Field on the campus of Texas A&M University. The Army UH-60 Blackhawk contained a crew of five; four Army National Guard and one ROTC staff member at TAMU. The helicopter was taking part in the Corps of Cadets' ROTC Winter Field Training Exercises along with 190 cadets. The helicopter went down after an apparent problem with the rudder. There is one confirmed fatality.
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Kaylee

posted 1/12/09 @ 5:36 PM CST

How horrific! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the person killed and to the people who were injured.

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COAg

posted 1/12/09 @ 6:31 PM CST

Most sorry to hear this. Lifting in prayer the crew and their families, and all Ags (esp. cadets involved in this exercise). God bless and comfort y'all. (Continued…)

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Jordan

posted 1/12/09 @ 6:56 PM CST

The person killed graduated and commissioned in December. He was Class of '08 and a member of the Corps of Cadets before his "victory lap." He was a close friend and a great, genuine person. (Continued…)

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Red Raider

posted 1/12/09 @ 7:26 PM CST

I read about this on Fox News and CNN.

Thoughts and prayers from a Red Raider at Texas Tech.

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Marsha Gibbs

posted 1/12/09 @ 7:43 PM CST

My prayers to the families, friends, crew members, and fellow Aggies - you are all in my prayers for comfort, faith, and healing. Marsha Gibbs ('92)

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Patrick '02

posted 1/12/09 @ 9:52 PM CST

My prayers go out to the families of the injured and the one who perished. It is a time to reflect and mourn. I also thank those from outside the Aggie family who are posting their prayers here as well. (Continued…)

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n

posted 1/13/09 @ 12:08 AM CST

The LORD is my rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer. My God is my Rock in whom I take refuge. Praying for peace that only comes with Jesus for students, friends, family. (Continued…)

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Baskin

posted 1/13/09 @ 7:47 AM CST

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the 2nd Lt. and friend whose life was lost. They have been through a lot since I've know them, and they need our prayers. (Continued…)

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Baskin

posted 1/13/09 @ 7:49 AM CST

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the 2nd Lt. and friend whose life was lost. They have been through a lot in the past 4 years, and they need our prayers. (Continued…)

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Brother Mason

posted 1/13/09 @ 9:33 AM CST

Rest in peace Brother Cook.

So mote it be.

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