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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Oradell NJ, a BlackHawk medivac helicopter crashed outside of Fort Campbell, KY.killing 9.
In a statement from Fort Campbell said the two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed around 10 p.m. Wednesday in Trigg County in southwest Kentucky. The 101st Airborne confirmed the crash about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Fort Campbell.
Army Sgt. David Solinas of Oradell was one of nine who lost their lives in a tragic crash. Yesterday Oradell honored the loss of one of its own with a funeral procession .
Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement:
“Tammy and I are devastated by the news that a New Jerseyan, Sergeant David Solinas of Oradell, was among those who lost their lives Wednesday when a nighttime training mission among Blackhawk helicopters in Kentucky ended in tragedy. At just 23 years of age, David already left an imprint on his community and his service will not be forgotten. We send our deepest condolences to Sgt. Solinas’ family and loved ones. In his memory, and in honor of his service to our nation, I will sign an executive order on Monday morning that will direct flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, April 4.”