The 4 Joint Base-Lewis McChord troopers killed in a Sept. 17 helicopter crash have been recognized.
They had been aboard a U.S. Military MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for routine flight coaching when the chopper crashed. The reason for the crash continues to be below investigation.
They’ve been recognized as
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U.S. Military Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, 35, from Sparta, MO
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U.S. Military Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, 39, from Sanibel, FL
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U.S. Military Sgt. Donavon Scott, 25, from Tacoma, WA
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U.S. Military Sgt. Jadalyn Good, 23, from Mount Vernon, WA
In an announcement, Col. Stephen Smith, commander, stated:
“It’s with the heaviest of hearts that we verify the lack of 4 brave Evening Stalkers from the 4th Battalion, one hundred and sixtieth Particular Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), who tragically misplaced their lives on Sept. seventeenth throughout a coaching mission. These distinctive warriors— Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, Sgt. Donavon Scott, and Sgt. Jadalyn Good—embodied the unwavering dedication, selflessness, and excellence that outline the very spirit of the Military and Military Particular Operations. Their sacrifice in service to our nation will eternally be etched in our hearts and within the legacy of the Evening Stalkers. These heroes weren’t solely elite professionals but in addition cherished teammates, mates, and relations whose absence leaves an immeasurable void.”
“As we mourn their loss, we stand united in honoring their reminiscence and their extraordinary dedication to the mission. Our ideas and prayers are with their households, family members, and the whole Evening Stalker group throughout this profoundly troublesome time.”
