VALERIE C. DELANEY, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Valerie Cappelaere Delaney, USN '09 was lost on March 11, 2013 when the EA-6B Prowler she was piloting crashed in Washington state. From the Lucky Bag:

As a member of the super seven, this lacrosse superstar is one of the most well-rounded girls I've ever met. Due to her multiple talents, she is often on the go. She may seem frantic and always in a hurry, but rightfully so! As a scholar in the most difficult major, she has also tacked on a language minor. Her chart and good looks make her appealing and approachable to all, but only her true friends can endure the snot rockets and love the chubby childhood pics. She mixes athleticism, academics, and rhythm as a song bird to bring her multifaceted profile to full circle. To figure out her complexities might just take a rocket scientist. May there be blue skies ahead for you Val!

Following graduation, she trained at Pensacola, Corpus Christi, and Meridian; she was designated a naval aviator in February 2012. Also in February 2012 she was married to a classmate, Sean Delaney.

"Wings for Val" is an organization started in her memory that provides scholarships to women pursuing careers in aviation. <wingsforval.org> From that site:

Valerie will always be remembered as a person of great integrity, strong faith, and an unyielding compassion for all those she met. Her legacy will be an inspiration to future aviators and all women. She is survived by her husband Sean, parents Doreen and Patrice, sisters Caroline and Allison, and grandmothers Carolyn and Raymonde.

To Honor!

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NATHAN T. POLOSKI, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Nathan Poloski, USN '09 was lost on September 12, 2014 when the F/A-18 he was piloting collided with another while on deployment in the western Pacific. A classmate remembered him:

One thing is for certain, Nate Poloski lived his entire life full-speed ahead. He undoubtedly packed more into his 26 years of life than one could ever imagine. His intelligence was unmatched. His passion and loyalty was real. He pushed himself to be stronger, smarter, faster, and better dressed than everyone he met, which drove him to ultimately succeed in everything he ever attempted. No one doubted he would fly jets or even be a Blue Angel one day. He climbed mountains, hiked arduous trails, completed triathlons and so much more. He was an inspiration. Should you ever have a big dream or goal in life, think of what Nate would tell you: “What are you waiting for? Let's go!”

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/NATHAN_T._POLOSKI,_LT,_USN