101st Airborne honors 9 soldiers killed in helicopter crash with flyover at Cumberland River

The two HH-60 Black Hawks crashed during a training accident on March 29. All nine 101st Airborne Division soldiers on board died in the crash.
The families were honored in services at McGregor Park, then at a large inside event in the F&M Bank Arena.

In the F&M Bank Arena, speakers honored the fallen and spoke of their impact. “On 29 March, in my darkest hour, I landed to find my soldiers – and my friends – were gone,” said Lt. Col. Tyler Espinoza.