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Prayer Request for the Following Families and their Comrades

Posted on 31 October 2009 by Jim Dolbow | Comments

Coast Guard identifies 9 missing in midair crash

By The Associated Press (AP)

The U.S. Coast Guard has identified nine people feared dead at sea following an air collision between a Coast Guard aircraft and a Marine Corps helicopter.

The missing crew members from the Coast Guard C-130 are all stationed in Sacramento, Calif., where their aircraft was based. They are:

_ Lt. Cmdr. Che J. Barnes, 35, Capay, Calif., aircraft commander.

_ Lt. Adam W. Bryant, 28, Crewe, Va., co-pilot.

_ Chief Petty Officer John F. Seidman, 43, Stockton, Calif., flight engineer.

_ Petty Officer 2nd Class Carl P. Grigonis, 35, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, navigator.

_ Petty Officer 2nd Class Monica L. Beacham, 29, Decaturville, Tenn., radio operator.

_ Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason S. Moletzsky, 26, Norristown, Pa., air crew.

_ Petty Officer 3rd Class Danny R. Kreder II, 22, Elm Mott, Texas, drop master.

The missing crew members from the Marine Corps helicopter are:

_ Maj. Samuel Leigh, 35, Kennebec, Maine.

_ 1st Lt. Thomas Claiborne, 26, Douglas, Colo.

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  • kartball
    Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason S. Moletzsky, age 26, Norristown, Pa., Air Crew, was a former shipmate of mine and was a honorable man, he and his crewmate served us well. So others may live.
  • Farhan
    Jake was my boy too! Missing you terribly Brother!
  • sam4383
    your prayer request touched us.
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  • Steve
    Jason was a good friend, and co-worker at Airsta Miami for the last three years. I enjoyed working with him, and he will be missed by me, and all the crew here in Miami. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the familes.
  • patricedestefano
    my nephew jason wil be missed -our family will never be the same-but I take comfort knowing that he touched so many and helped those in need.he was a true gentleman.i will never forget your love for all of us and know you reached for the stars and are now among them.peace forever and thank you gigi for the time you where here.
  • paulatoddhoffman
    We were neighbor's of Jason and his family and had the pleasure of watching him & his sisters grow up. He always impressed us with his integrity and honor. Even as a youngster Jason soared above the others. We couldn't feel more of a loss if it was our own son. Jason - we will miss you.
  • cgaviator
    Jason and I flew together at AIRSTA Miami. He and the crew of CG-1705, along with the U.S. Marine AH-1W Cobra pilots, are true heroes and all will be deeply missed.
  • MERLO486
    ......I'm a Coastie wife, and my husband worked with JASON back in Miami, and he was telling me that he was such a fun kid and how he loved the boat that he bought it with his dad, it is very sad that such a young kid is no longer with us, but I guess God gives enough time here, on earth to do what he want us to do and then he take us back home...... WE'LL MISS YOU JASON AND TO OUR 6 OTHER GUARDIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • JLM31684
    Jason Graduated High school with me He was a great guy and he will always be missed. Thanks for letting the world get to meet you and thank you for all the good you had done!
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