Thursday, March 30, 2006
In Memory of Wrath 11
On March 31, 2005, nine men were killed when their C-130 plane crashed in Albania. These men were part of the Special Operations Squadron stationed at RAF Mildenhall, England.
Captain Todd R. Bracy, 34, of Murphysboro, Illinois
Captain James S. Cronin, 32, of Oak Grove Village, Illinois
Captain Gil C. Williamson, 31, of Dike, Texas
Captain Surender D. Kothakota, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina
First Lieutenant Ray C. Owens Jr., 32, of Birmingham, Alabama
Chief Master Sergeant Lawrence B. Gray, 40, of Chester, South Carolina
Technical Sergeant James R. Henry, 30, of Valparaiso, Florida
Technical Sergeant Glenn P. Lastes, 39, of Southington, Connecticut
Staff Sergeant Patrick R. Pentico, 22, of Hanksville, Utah
Please take a moment to remember these men, and the family and friends they have left behind. They have paid a high price to serve and protect our country.