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Navy Identifies Instructor, Student Aviator Killed In Foley Plane Crash
October 25, 2020
The U.S. Navy has identified the two-person aircrew killed in a crash Friday in Foley.
They are U.S. Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross, 30-years old from Wixom, Michigan, and U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett, 24-years old from Weddington, North Carolina.
A U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II trainer aircraft crashed in a residential area of Foley at approximately 5 p.m Friday. No civilians were injured as a result of the crash, but a house did partially burn.
Local and Navy emergency personnel responded to the scene to secure the area and ensure the safety of the local community. The Navy is working with local authorities to investigate the incident.
Ross, an instructor pilot, and Garrett, a student aviator, took off from Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton on a routine training flight.
“Their spirit, friendship, and devotion to their country will not be forgotten,” the Navy said in a statement.
Pictured above; U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett (left) and U.S. Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross.
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13 Responses to “Navy Identifies Instructor, Student Aviator Killed In Foley Plane Crash”
God bless. It is sad that you guys deserve public and government support. And is not given if the public and elected officials don’t respect and honor your service. We your fellow service folks do. , and forever be in gratitude for your duty, honor, and protecting our country. Be a sure that my granddaughters will look at you and said I can too. You are the true patriots who don’t need to knee during the National anthem, protecting us from enemies at home or abroad. Freedom is not free.
“Lord, guard and guide the ones who fly
Through the great spaces in the sky.
Be with them always in the air,
In darkening storms or sunlight fair.”
You are the women that make
a difference. Thank you! You won’t be forgotten
Prayer’s
So so tragic!
Rest in Peace Warriors, God as a new flight plan for you both, waiting.
RIP!!!!
Thank you for your service!!!
As a Navy Hospital Corpsman assigned to Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC, I acquired a real respect for Navy/Marine Corps aviators. I slogged through the swamps of coastal NC twice searching for bodies of Marine aviators who crashed while practicing close air support missions. Very sad.
May they Rest In Peace.
Gods speed Hero’s.
So sad. My prayers go out to all involved including the families.
Bless their souls Father, keep their families and friends in your care in Jesus’s name… they stepped up to serve their country, they will be missed.,
Lifting both your families in prayer