MATTHEW J. COLOMBO, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Matthew Colombo, USN '82 was lost on June 18, 1987 when his F-14A Tomcat crashed in North Carolina while practicing for an airshow. He was the Radar Intercept Officer; the pilot, LT William Davidson '81 was also lost. They were both members of Fighter Squadron (VF) 33.

Matthew was a native of Aurora, Ohio. He earned his wings in August 1983 and had logged over 900 hours of flight time and more than 200 carrier landings.

He was survived by his fiancée -- they were to be married on July 11th -- his parents, four brothers, and two sisters.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/MATTHEW_J._COLOMBO,_LT,_USN

WILLIAM T. BARTRAM, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT William Bartram, USN '82 was lost on January 20, 1989 when the US-3A Viking jet he was piloting crashed in the Philippines. He was flying for a detachment of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 50, which was operating from USS Midway (CV 41) at the time. Also lost in the crash was his commanding officer.

From the Lucky Bag:

Bill arrived in Annapolis from that great (?) northwestern city of "Brothel," Washington, via that unique institution NAPS. Through his many childhood experiences (he was a Navy brat), he slowly but surely compiled enough information to for "The Bartram Chronicles." Like fairy tales, these stories all end in the same way. Not with "they lived happily ever after," but with "it was great." In addition, these stories always contained the Bartram Factor. This universal law, not to be confused with Murphy's Law, states that any numerical quantity must be halved to attain the truth (B.F.: truth or reality = x/2).

Bill was survived by his wife, Jodie, and their two daughters, Kelly Jo and Katie.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/WILLIAM_T._BARTRAM,_LT,_USN

Beirut Bombing

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

Forty years ago today - October 23, 1983 - four Naval Academy alumni were among those killed in the bombing of the Marine barracks at Beirut, Lebanon.

Captain Vincent Smith, USMC '76

Lieutenant James Surch, Jr., USN '77

1st Lieutenant Donald Woollett, USMC '80

1st Lieutenant David Nairn, USMC '81

All were members of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines.

The annual Beirut Memorial Observance is scheduled for 10:30AM today (Monday, 10/23), at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, 100 Montford Landing Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Organized by the Beirut Memorial Advisory Board and the City of Jacksonville (NC) in cooperation with MCB Camp Lejeune, the observance honors those killed and the survivors of the Beirut bombing. This ceremony is open to the public, and will also be live-streamed on the City of Jacksonville Facebook page and available for viewing on G10TV, G10TV.org, and the City's Youtube channel. (Thank you to CAPT Allan Nadolski, USN (Ret.) '77 for this information.)

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/Category:Beirut_Bombing

RICHARD E. DEMPSEY, JR., LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Richard Dempsey, Jr., USN was lost on January 27, 1989 when the F-14 Tomcat he was aboard crashed in the Arizona desert. Richard was the radar intercept officer; the pilot was also killed. They were flying from San Diego to New Orleans. Oxygen deprivation may have contributed to the crash.

Richard graduated into the surface line community and earned his surface warfare officer's pin before earning his wings as a naval flight officer in 1986.

A father to two young girls, his wife, Susan, said it was hard to of which he was prouder. "His flying and his girls were his life."

Richard was the son of a Navy Commander who at various times had called Monterey, San Diego, and Clearwater (FL) home.

He was survived by his wife, Susan; daughters Ashley, 3, and Katelynn, 15 months; his parents; a sister, Sheryl Lyn Flath of Watsonville; and a grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Barnes of Florida. He was also survived by his mother and father-in-law.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/RICHARD_E._DEMPSEY,_JR.,_LT,_USN

THOMAS R. DELUCA, ENS, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

ENS Thomas Deluca, USN '83 was lost on November 14, 1984 when the training aircraft he was piloting crashed about nine miles north of Chase Field, Texas. He was a student in Training Squadron (VT) 26.

A standout high school basketball player in West Islip, New York — he averaged 18 points per game his senior year — Thomas eventually made the varsity team at the Naval Academy. As a student naval aviator, he stood number one in his class at the time of his death.

He was survived by his parents, a sister, and two brothers.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/THOMAS_R._DELUCA,_ENS,_USN

BRIAN T. GAHN, ENS, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

ENS Brian Gahn, USN '83 was lost on January 11, 1985 when the T-2C training plane he was aboard crashed near Freer, Texas. His instructor pilot was also killed; they were members of Training Squadron (VT) 26.

A native of Mamou, Louisiana, he was named best all around track and field man and also played football (tight end) and baseball. He was a member of Beta Club and the band. In April 1977 he pole vaulted 11-0’. He received a University of Southwestern Louisiana Academic Scholarship. He attended in the fall of 1977 and earned a 4.0 that semester in the School of Engineering. His next three semesters, he was on the Dean’s list.

His Lucky Bag entry noted: "Brian reported to USNA as our resident cajun having already spent two years at school back in Louisiana. This proved to be his key to success since he was never bothered with trivialities like studying. Instead, he was always available to help out a classmate with any problem, and few ever left his room without receiving his genuine support."

Brian was the eldest son and third child of seven children. He was survived by five of those siblings and his parents.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/BRIAN_T._GAHN,_ENS,_USN

MICHAEL P. THOMPSON, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Michael Thompson, USN '83 was lost on October 22, 1986 when the T-2B training aircraft he was aboard collided with another over Florida. The other pilot and the two students survived without injury. He was an instructor pilot assigned to the VT-10 Cosmic Cats.

Michael was a native of Quincy, Illinois. A friend and instructor from VT-10 remembered: "He was kind, and a great instructor. He really enjoyed flying & was looking forward to his orders to the fleet. The sky was colder & grayer after he was gone."

He was survived by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, a grandmother, and several nieces and nephews.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/MICHAEL_P._THOMPSON,_LT,_USN

ROBERT T. BIANCHI, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Robert Bianchi, USN '83 was lost on March 23, 1987 when the HH-46 helicopter he was piloting crashed near the Bucao River, Philippines, approximately 30 miles north of Naval Air Station Subic Bay. He was assigned to the hospital ship USNS Mercy.

In the Lucky Bag: "Biancs has the uncanny talent of talking his way out of - or into - anything that might come up. It’s a good thing too, because he had to use his talent a lot. The man with the silver tongue could often be found talking his way out of trouble at school and into trouble with girls off campus. … Bobby must have known he was going to be elected lax captain as a senior because he started his three striper libs second semester- sophomore year. This 3 year starter was very quick with his stick, hence the name quickdraw. Laid back off the field, but intense on the field, Bert was a great leader by example."

Robert was survived by his parents and two brothers. One of those brothers, CDR Kevin Bianchi '85, was also killed in a helicopter crash.

The Lt. Robert T. Bianchi Award is awarded to the Most Valuable Player on the Naval Academy lacrosse team.

He is buried in New Jersey.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/ROBERT_T._BIANCHI,_LT,_USN

SCOTT R. HIESTER, CAPT, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

CAPT Scott Hiester, USMC '83 was lost on September 3, 1987 when the CH-46E Sea Knight he was co-piloting crashed aboard Camp Pendleton, California, during a night training exercise. Three others aboard were also killed.

From the eulogy prepared for his funeral:

When we lost Scott Hiester last Thursday, we lost a man with so many varied strengths and interests, his loss affects and touches us that much more. First and foremost, he was a Christ-centered man. He was the initiator of the local Officers Christian Fellowship here in the Tustin/El Toro area, a fellowship that he carried over from his days as a midshipman at the U. S. Naval Academy. Of course, he was an influential member of his church community, but more importantly, he was a living example of God's tireless servant to all who knew him.

One of Scott's great loves was music, and his tastes were quite eclectic. At training exercises in Yuma and 29 Palms, he would bring his tape player and pop in an Amy Grant tape, followed by a Gordon Lightfoot one, and then he would write a letter to Cathy while listening to Tchaikovsky. We all remember him stomping up and down at Bridgeport and the Stumps, blowing into his bagpipes and causing noise complaints from neighboring Marines.

He loved to sing, work with leather, eat Cathy's home cooked sweets, and his newest interest was his computer. Much to Cathy's dismay, Scott invested in a home computer, and though he told Cathy it was "their" computer, Cathy knew it was his new toy.

Scott was a committed officer and husband. He put 100% of his energies to accomplish the assigned task. He knew the commitments and demands the Marine Corps asked of him, and he died knowing those commitments. He loved flying, he loved his job, he loved life.

Scott kept a spiritual journal, which Cathy has graciously permitted the reading of one of his passages. He commented on one scripture verse, which I would like to read:

2 Timothy 4:6-8: The time of my dissolution is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on a merited crown awaits me; on that Day the Lord, just judge that he is, will award it to me - and not only to me, but to all who have looked for his appearing with eager longing.

Scott's comment reads as follows: "Paul, in 2 Timothy 4:6-8 tells of his readiness to see the Lord, to be with God. The idea is not only to be ready for the Lord at death but during your whole life remain in fellowship, meditating on his promises, and putting Christ first."

We will miss you, Scooter.

Scott was survived by his wife, Cathy; his parents; and his brother.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/SCOTT_R._HIESTER,_CAPT,_USMC

MARK C. SAGERHOLM, CAPT, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

1LT Mark Sagerholm, USMC '83 was lost on December 30, 1987 when the OV-10 Bronco he was aboard crashed during a training exercise about 30 miles east of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, California. The pilot was also killed; they were members of Marine Observation Squadron (VMO) 2.

A native of Rectortown, Virginia, Mark attended NAPS prior to the Naval Academy. His Lucky Bag biography reads, in part: "But who can blame the Swedish prince. Many times women were simply drawn to his magnetism. Indeed, the tester made his mark on the social scene in Annapolis. A weekend venture to Marymount college finally served to tame the prince for the remainder of his reign at the Academy, the Swedish prince found his princess. After graduation, Mark won't be as free to undertake his favorite pastimes such as surfing, sleeping, and looking in the mirror."

Mark was survived by his son, now-Major Dane Sagerholm, USMC (USNA '08), his parents VADM James (USNA '52) & Mrs. Margaret Sagerholm, and three sisters.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/MARK_C._SAGERHOLM,_CAPT,_USMC

JAMES M. DEE, LCDR, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

Lieutenant Commander Jim "Jambo" Dee, USN '83 was lost on February 24, 1996 when the EA-6B Prowler aircraft he was aboard crashed during a routine flight from USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Another of the crew was killed; two survived. They were members of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135.

From his obituary:

Following his 1978 graduation from Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx, he began work on an engineering degree at Manhattan College in New York. He was accepted into the United States Naval Academy and received his commission in May 1983. Following graduation he reported to Naval Flight School, Pensacola, FL. He earned his "Wings of Gold" and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in August 1984.

Upon completion of EA-6B training with VAQ- 129, Lieutenant Commander Dee was assigned to VAQ-140. While in VAQ-140 he made two deployments to the Mediterranean Sea aboard JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Following his tour with the "Patriots," Lieutenant Commander Dee was selected for Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, MD and reported in January 1989. After completion he reported to Systems Engineering Test Directorate, Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River as EA-6B project officer. His work there included EA-6B/HARM Block 3 Integration, testing of the USQ-113 Radio Countermeasures Set and the Tactical EA-6B Mission Planning Systems. Lieutenant Commander Dee was then assigned to the staff of Commander in Chief, United States European Command, Vaihingen, Germany as Staff Communications Officer, from July 1992 until July 1994. In Germany he was responsible for the restructuring of the Defense Communications System in Europe and he coordinated the initial visits of the military-to-military contact team with the former Warsaw Pact countries. Lieutenant Commander Dee returned from Europe and was again assigned to VAQ-129 until January 1995 when he reported to VAQ-135 as Electronic Warfare Officer and then Operations Officer. He deployed with the "Black Ravens" aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf in support of "Operation Southern Watch" and served with KITTY HAWK (CV-63) in preparation for her 1996 deployment.

Lieutenant Commander Dee logged over 1900 flight hours in 25 different airframes and accumulated 440 carrier landings. His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal (First and Second Strike/Flight), the Navy Commendation Medal (gold star in lieu of second award), the Navy Achievement Medal, the Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Defense Service Medal (with bronze star), the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (with 2 bronze stars), and the Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (with bronze star). He was also awarded the Eaton System Excellence Award ("Prowler Award") in 1987.

Lieutenant Commander Dee holds a Master of Science in Aviation Systems from the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science from the United States Naval Academy.

Lieutenant Commander Dee is survived by his wife Cynthia; his mother Maria Dee of Marblehead, MA; his sisters Katherine Updegrove, also of Marblehead, and Laura Dee of New York City; his brother Commander Thomas Dee; and several nieces and nephews.

Lieutenant Commander James "Jambo" Dee was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of serving with him. Jambo's sense of humor, absolute dedication to the service of his country, and his passion for carrier aviation will forever be remembered by his squadronmates, friends and family.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/JAMES_M._DEE,_LCDR,_USN

JOSEPH F. KING, JR., LCDR, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LCDR Joseph King, Jr., USN '83 was lost on March 13, 1997 when the HH-60H Seahawk helicopter he was piloting crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Carolina. Three others aboard were also killed; they were members of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 3, operating from USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67).

From the July/August 1997 issue of Shipmate:

Joe, a Navy junior, was raised in Hampton, VA and entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 1983. He was awarded his Wings of Gold in February 1985. In June of that year he married Bonnie Frank of Ellicott City, MD. Joe's initial assignment was in HS-15 where he made two Mediterranean deployments. Following a tour as an instructor pilot with HS-1, Joe returned to sea duty in HS-11 where he participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After a Washington tour on the staff of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower and Personnel), LCDR King transitioned to the H-60 Seahawk at HS-1. He then reported the HS-3 Tridents in October 1995, and was the Operations Officer of the squadron at the time of his death.

LCDR King's awards included the Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2), Navy Achievement Medal (3), Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and other service medals.

Joe completed the Naval Academy with a perfect record in conduct to the amazement of his Classmates and family. He loved flying and he loved being in the Navy. He had zest for life and he brought that enthusiasm to every assignment. His positive attitude as well as his sense of mischief and humor were infectious. His Classmates from 25th Company will always have fond memories of Joe. It was an honor and a joy to be a part of his Iife.

Of all his accomplishments, Joe especially took pride in his role as a husband and father. More than anything, he loved his family. He was the beloved husband of Bonnie, devoted father of five daughters, Brittany, Courtney, Chelsea, Sydney and Mallory; cherished son of Joe and Niki King (Class of 1959); and treasured brother of Kelly (Class of 1984), Stephen, Elizabeth, and Kathryn. He is also survived by a host of other family and friends.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/JOSEPH_F._KING,_JR.,_LCDR,_USN

NOEL DAVIS, LCDR, USNR

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

Last week we discovered that LCDR Noel Davis, USNR (1914) should be included in Memorial Hall. He died in a plane crash in 1927, as did so many other early aviation pioneers. Noel's story is unique, though. At the time he was Commander of the Naval Air Reserve -- he's been called the father of that institution -- and he was nearly the most famous man on the planet.

On April 26, 1927 LCDR Davis and his copilot, LT Stanton Wooster '17 were conducting their final test flight aboard the trimotor biplane "American Legion," which they expected to make them the first humans to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean in a heavier-than-air craft. A few weeks after their crash, Charles Lindbergh did so instead.

Noel was born in Utah on Christmas Day, 1891. He excelled at the Naval Academy, graduating third. Heavily involved in the laying and then removal of sea mines between Scotland and Norway during and after the first World War, he arrived in Pensacola, Florida for aviation training in the early 1920s. He met and married a young woman there from a prominent family. Together they had a son.

While still an aviation student he became officer in charge of the ground school, and wrote the first manual for that school. Shortly after he received his wings of gold he resigned his commission and moved to Boston to attend Harvard Law School. He also accepted a commission in the Naval Reserve and became commanding officer of the first station for Naval Aviation Reserves in Squantum, Massachusetts, later writing textbooks for training reserve pilots. While in Boston, he was co-inventor of the first aerial sextant used in flight navigation.

For nearly a hundred years the Noel Davis Trophy has been presented to the naval reserve squadron that is judged to be at the highest level of readiness. Squadrons are graded on the use of resources and training systems, flight hours achieved, personnel retention, safety records and wing commander evaluations. Personnel from the winning squadrons are authorized to wear the Navy "E" ribbon.

Noel is buried in Pensacola, Florida.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/NOEL_DAVIS,_LCDR,_USNR

WILLIAM C. MCCOOL, CDR, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

CDR William McCool, USN '83 was lost on February 1, 2003 when Space Shuttle Columbia was destroyed above Texas during reentry. He was the orbiter's pilot.

From the Lucky Bag:

Hailing from the wide open spaces of Texas, Willie came to prove that even Texas could produce a man ready to accept the challenge "morally, mentally, and physically." Mentally and physically Willie had no problems at all. A natural athlete, Willie excelled at every sport. His first love, running, however, dominated his time. Participating in cross country and both indoor and outdoor track we didn't know if he was dedicated or just plain crazy. When got bored as a 4.0 Aero major, Willie decided to pick something he really liked: computers. He's the only one we know who bought a wrist watch specifically because it had space invaders on it. He’s done so well here that he's planning on getting his masters degree in computers before going to flight school. Though it sounds as if Willie was busy all the time, he still had enough spare time to teach himself to play the guitar and to speak French. (This really irritates G.P. and T.K. the other members of the urraah lounge.) He was in bed by 10:30 every night because he needed "at least 8 hrs. a night."

William received the masters mentioned above from the University of Maryland in 1985, and another in aeronautical engineering from the US Naval Postgraduate School in 1992.

From his Wikipedia entry:

McCool completed flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in August 1986. He was assigned to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, for initial EA-6B Prowler training. His first operational tour was with Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133 (VAQ-133), where he made two deployments aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, and received designation as a wing-qualified Landing Signal Officer (LSO). In November 1989, he was selected for the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School/Test Pilot School (TPS) Cooperative Education Program.

After graduating from TPS in June 1992, he worked as a TA-4J and EA-6B test pilot in Flight Systems Department of Strike Aircraft Test Directorate at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. He was responsible for the management and conduct of a wide variety of projects, ranging from airframe fatigue life studies to numerous avionics upgrades. His primary efforts, however, were dedicated to flight test of the Advanced Capability (ADVCAP) EA-6B. Following his Patuxent River tour, McCool returned to Whidbey Island, and was assigned to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) aboard the carrier USS Enterprise. He served as Administrative and Operations Officer with the squadron through their work-up cycle, receiving notice of his NASA selection while embarked on Enterprise for her final pre-deployment at sea period.

McCool accumulated over 2,800 hours flight experience in 24 aircraft and over 400 carrier arrestments.

An incredibly powerful article, "16 Minutes From Home," is available on his VMH page.

William was survived by his wife, Lani, their three sons, and his parents.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/WILLIAM_C._MCCOOL,_CDR,_USN

MICHAEL D. MUELLER, 1LT, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

1LT Michael Mueller, USMC '84 was lost on May 20, 1987 when the F/A-18B Hornet he was aboard crashed in the mountains in central California. He was a naval flight officer with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125; the crash site wasn't found for over a year.

From the 1984 Lucky Bag:

Mike majored in sleep, minored in Oceanography and managed to do well in both. A prime candidate for a fixture in the Midshipman sample room, Mikey has been the "model mid" in everything he's done. He took max grief for being in D&B plebe year ("Dad-gum guys, I could be Commander someday!"), jumped out of perfectly good airplanes second class summer ("Shucks fellas, there's nothing like it!") and continued to lead as a company commander first class year. He'll be most remembered in FUN-ONE for his drilling expertise ("Column left-Halt"), his eating habits (peanut butter sausage with mayo and catsup on rye, hold the pickles), and his concern for others.

From the June 1988 issue of Shipmate:

Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, attended public schools there, including College High School, and won an appointment to the Naval Academy from Oklahoma. He had attended Bartlesville Wesleyan College for a year before entering the Naval Academy with the Class of 1984. In Bartlesville he played baseball from second grade through college at Wesleyan. He was also a member of the school band, becoming drum major; at the Naval Academy, he was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps.

Graduating in the top fifth of his Class, he accepted a commission in the Marine Corps and attended Basic School at Quantico, Virginia, from which he finished second in a class of 900. He served six months at Headquarters, Marine Corps, and then reported to flight school at Pensacola, earning his wings in March 1987. He was subsequently assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 125 for training in the FA-18 Hornet.

Mike was survived by his parents.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/MICHAEL_D._MUELLER,_1LT,_USMC

JAMES F. LAZEVNICK, LTJG, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LTjg James Lazevnick, USN '84 was lost on July 30, 1987 when the SH-3 Sea King helicopter he was co-piloting crashed while attempting to land aboard USS La Salle (AGF 3) in the Persian Gulf. He was a member of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 2; three other men aboard the helicopter were also killed.

From the December 1987 issue of Shipmate:

Born in Camden, New Jersey, he grew up in Paulsboro, attending St. John's Church and parish school, and Paulsboro High School. He participated in football, basketball and track, and reported high school scores to the local newspaper. He was a member of the student government association and the National Honor Society. He was his high school's homecoming chairman during his senior year. He submitted poems to his school's literary magazine and also worked part-time at the local K-mart store.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from New Jersey, he graduated in the top third of the Class of 1984. He married the former Linda Parker of Waldorf, Maryland, and served two years at the Academy as an instructor before undergoing flight training in Pensacola, Florida, which he completed in March 1986.

He was first assigned to Helicopter Support Squadron One in Pensacola and joined Helicopter Support Squadron Two at NAS Norfolk last March.

He deployed to the Persian Gulf in April and the next month helped rescue crewmen from the ill-fated USS STARK.

He is survived by his widow, Linda; his parents, John J. and Elizabeth of Paulsboro; two brothers, John B. of Salisbury, N.C. and Joseph P. of Paulsboro; and a sister, Mary Beth of Clementon, N.J.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php?title=JAMES_F._LAZEVNICK,_LTJG,_USN&action=edit

BRIAN C. HAWLEY, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Brian Hawley, USN '84 was lost lost on April 14, 1988 when the A-6E Intruder he was aboard crashed about 25 miles south of Chehalis, in southwestern Washington. The pilot was also killed; they were members of Attack Squadron (VA) 145, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.

A native of South Lake Tahoe, California, Brian majored in aerospace engineering at the academy. Upon graduation he completed flight training and became a Naval Flight Officer. He is remembered as a "laid-back Californian skibum."

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/BRIAN_C._HAWLEY,_LT,_USN

MARK A. PRUSINSKI, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Mark Prusinski, USN '84 was lost on March 28, 1990 when the aircraft he was piloting crashed near the Naval Weapons Center China Lake, California.

Mark was born in Tarrytown, New York but came to the academy from Litchfield, Minnesota. At the Naval Academy he studied aerospace engineering and was a member of the Glee Club. After graduation he became a Naval Aviator, piloting the A-6E Intruder with Attack Squadron (VA) 196. He twice deployed with this squadron to the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

He had been assigned to the weapons station since August 1989.

Survivors include his wife Michelle, mother Joanne, brother Norman, sisters Linda Sroufe and Donna Sershen, and his grandmother Mary Segretta.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/MARK_A._PRUSINSKI,_LT,_USN

DANIEL J. ADAMS, CAPT, USMC

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

CAPT Daniel Adams, USMC '84 was lost on October 16, 1991 when the UH-1 Huey helicopter he was aboard crashed near the Dalton Sea, California. The three other Marines aboard were also killed; they were members of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 stationed at Camp Pendelton, California.

A native of Brick, New Jersey, Daniel attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School for a year prior to entering the Naval Academy. He majored in Ocean Engineering.

Daniel was survived by his wife Susan, a daughter, his parents, a brother and three sisters. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/DANIEL_J._ADAMS,_CAPT,_USMC

RICHARD M. MCBRIDE, LT, USN

★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★

LT Richard McBride, USN '84 was lost on January 14, 1992 when the aircraft he was aboard collided with another aircraft and crashed near Corpus Christi, Texas. He was an instructor pilot with Training Squadron (VT) 27.

From the September 1992 issue of "Shipmate":

Born in Houston, Tx., Rich was the son of astronaut Capt. John McBride USN (Ret.) and Brenda (Mrs. John) Edinburgh. He graduated from Clear Creek High School, lettering in football and baseball and setting several standing school athletic records.

At the Academy, Rich was honored to represent his alma mater at West Point in 1982. After graduation, he was a research assistant at NASA in Houston and then entered the Naval Aviation pipeline, earning his wings and assignment in the LAMPS community.

Rich is survived by his wife Lynn; children Megan A. and Richard M., II, who was born 6 April 1992; his parents, a brother Jon; a sister, Melissa Hunt; and his grandparents.

Richard's page on Virtual Memorial Hall includes a long and loving tribute to him from his sister-in-law, whom he never met.

To Honor! ⚓

https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/RICHARD_M._MCBRIDE,_LT,_USN