STRIKER went down last night :(

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STRIKER went down last night :(

Post by Frazer » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:22 pm

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Lynn Markos wrote:Hey everyone, I just received word that Chris' helicopter went down in Afghanistan and that he is fighting for his life. Please pray for him and send love and light that he will pull through.
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2010 – A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey crashed in southern Afghanistan late last night, killing three U.S. servicemembers, one civilian employee and injuring numerous other servicemembers.

The cause of the crash is unknown, officials with NATO’s International Security Assistance Force said.

Officials said the aircraft was carrying U.S. troops when it crashed seven miles west of Qalat City in Zabul province. The injured were transported to a nearby base for medical treatment.

The CV-22, a modified version of the Marine Corps MV-22, conducts long-range infiltration and resupply for U.S. forces. It employs tilt-rotor technology that allows it to take off and land as a helicopter, and fly like a fixed-wing aircraft.
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Post by Frazer » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:22 pm

Hang in there buddy!!!!!! :cry:
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Post by Tailhook » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:40 pm

I hope he makes it out alive and safe. :(
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Post by VH-Rock » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:03 pm

Hope you get out ok mate! We're all praying for you.
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Post by Lawndart » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:05 pm

Striker, you're in my thoughts and prayers my friend!!!
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Post by Sawamura » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:10 pm

Striker, I hope you get out of there safely!

You'll be in my prayers also. :(
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Post by Convertible » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:15 pm

Praying for you Striker.
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Post by Teej » Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:47 pm

Prayers here too.

Good luck, bro.
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Post by kerdougan » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:19 pm

Hang on Striker! Keep on fighting!
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Post by SilentEagle » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:29 pm

I will be leading a prayer session tonight for Chris' recovery at 6:30 pm EST in our (VPJT) vent. Please come if you can or are able. I heard he's through surgery.

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Post by Frazer » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:30 pm

Latest news via Facebook:
Baylee Marsden wrote:Chris made it through surgery and is in recovery and is going to get sent to germany from there he is going to get sent home on leave.... Yay =)
It is too early for a celebration, but lets hope for a full recovery!
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Post by Polecat » Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:14 pm

On behalf of the 104th Phoneix I would like to say that our thoughts and prayers go out to Striker and his family. Thank you for your service Striker. We wish you a full and speedy recovery and to soon be home safe with your family and friends.

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Post by Panther » Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:17 pm

Hang in there STRIKER, I pray for a speedy recovery. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by Luse » Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:33 pm

Hang in there STRIKER, Youre in my prayers man. Make a speedy recovery Chris.
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Post by Blaze » Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:40 pm

Latest News Via Facebook:
Lynn Markos wrote:Chris broke his pelvis and lost a lot of blood. He is stable and it looks like he will be ok even though his recovery will be difficult. I have been told only one other survivor all other crew members have been killed.
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