This memorial was created by me on 1 April right after the Sgt Isaac John Gayo, died this week when two Black Hawk helicopters crashed, during training exercises. Sgt Gayo was with the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Another person decided to take this memorial 15 days later, and for no reason. So all of our friendly flowers were lost.
The crash is being investigated by an Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Burial details are in Los Angeles. Will update as soon as possible. The remains of all the soldiers killed in the crash have been transferred to Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware.
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https://abc7.com/los-angeles-helicopter-crash-army-sgt-isaac-john-gayo/13142509/
Monday, April 17, 2023:
LA soldier returned home with procession after deadly Black Hawk crash in Kentucky-
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The body of a soldier killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky returned to Los Angeles with a procession from LAX to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Monday, where he will be laid to rest.
Sgt. Isaac John Gayo, of the 101st Airborne Division, was one of nine soldiers who died in a helicopter accident near Fort Campbell last month.
The 27-year-old was born in the Philippines and enlisted in the U.S. Army from L.A. in 2019. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then took advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, according to the Army.
His awards and decorations include the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He had been studying to get into flight school, and learned about a week before the accident that he got in.
Gayo's procession was escorted by law enforcement through the city, with firemen at one point stopping to salute him on the bridge above.
Here are the other eight service members who died in the accident:
- Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes, 33, of Milton, Florida
- Cpl. Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, 23, of Austin, Texas
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza, 36, of Jackson, Missouri
- Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Gore, 25, of Morehead City, North Carolina
- Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy, 32, of Cape Coral, Florida
- Staff Sgt. Taylor Mitchell, 30, of Mountain Brook, Alabama
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, 32, of Rolla, Missouri
- Sgt. David Solinas Jr, 23, of Oradell, New Jersey
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https://www.ocregister.com/2023/04/14/homecoming-burial-set-monday-for-la-soldier-among-9-killed-in-kentucky-chopper-crash/
The body of Sgt. Isaac John Gayo, 27, of the 101st Airborne Division, was flown to Los Angeles International Airport, arriving late Monday afternoon. Gayo's body was then placed in a vehicle for a procession from LAX to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, according to the nonprofit veterans support group Honoring Our Fallen, which specializes in helping families during the transfer of remains.
Gayo was killed March 29 during what the Army called a routine training operation.
He was born in the Philippines and enlisted in the Army from Los Angeles in 2019. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then took advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, according to the Army.
His awards and decorations include the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He had been studying to get into flight school, and learned about a week before the accident that he got in.
Honoring Our Fallen asked that members of the community line the route from LAX with flags to honor Gayo as he travels to his final resting place.
The route from LAX to the cemetery will be: Sepulveda Boulevard; 105 East to 110 North; 110 North to I-5 North; I-5 North to 134-Ventura; 134 to Forest Lawn Drive; left onto Memorial Drive and into Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive.
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From the Fort Campbell, KY news line-
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards of military professionalism since its activation at one minute after midnight, Aug. 16, 1942.
On Aug. 19 of that year, the first commander, Maj. Gen.William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that although the new division had no history, it would soon have a "rendezvous with destiny." As a division, the 101st has never failed that prophecy.
The 101st is recognized for its unmatched Air Assault capability, its ability to execute any combat or contingency mission anywhere in the world, and is still proving its mettle as "tomorrow's division in today's Army."
Read more of the history of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on our Unit History page.
The crash is being investigated by an Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Burial details are in Los Angeles. Will update as soon as possible. The remains of all the soldiers killed in the crash have been transferred to Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware.
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https://abc7.com/los-angeles-helicopter-crash-army-sgt-isaac-john-gayo/13142509/
Monday, April 17, 2023:
LA soldier returned home with procession after deadly Black Hawk crash in Kentucky-
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The body of a soldier killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky returned to Los Angeles with a procession from LAX to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Monday, where he will be laid to rest.
Sgt. Isaac John Gayo, of the 101st Airborne Division, was one of nine soldiers who died in a helicopter accident near Fort Campbell last month.
The 27-year-old was born in the Philippines and enlisted in the U.S. Army from L.A. in 2019. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then took advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, according to the Army.
His awards and decorations include the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He had been studying to get into flight school, and learned about a week before the accident that he got in.
Gayo's procession was escorted by law enforcement through the city, with firemen at one point stopping to salute him on the bridge above.
Here are the other eight service members who died in the accident:
- Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes, 33, of Milton, Florida
- Cpl. Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, 23, of Austin, Texas
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza, 36, of Jackson, Missouri
- Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Gore, 25, of Morehead City, North Carolina
- Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy, 32, of Cape Coral, Florida
- Staff Sgt. Taylor Mitchell, 30, of Mountain Brook, Alabama
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, 32, of Rolla, Missouri
- Sgt. David Solinas Jr, 23, of Oradell, New Jersey
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https://www.ocregister.com/2023/04/14/homecoming-burial-set-monday-for-la-soldier-among-9-killed-in-kentucky-chopper-crash/
The body of Sgt. Isaac John Gayo, 27, of the 101st Airborne Division, was flown to Los Angeles International Airport, arriving late Monday afternoon. Gayo's body was then placed in a vehicle for a procession from LAX to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, according to the nonprofit veterans support group Honoring Our Fallen, which specializes in helping families during the transfer of remains.
Gayo was killed March 29 during what the Army called a routine training operation.
He was born in the Philippines and enlisted in the Army from Los Angeles in 2019. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then took advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, according to the Army.
His awards and decorations include the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He had been studying to get into flight school, and learned about a week before the accident that he got in.
Honoring Our Fallen asked that members of the community line the route from LAX with flags to honor Gayo as he travels to his final resting place.
The route from LAX to the cemetery will be: Sepulveda Boulevard; 105 East to 110 North; 110 North to I-5 North; I-5 North to 134-Ventura; 134 to Forest Lawn Drive; left onto Memorial Drive and into Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive.
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From the Fort Campbell, KY news line-
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards of military professionalism since its activation at one minute after midnight, Aug. 16, 1942.
On Aug. 19 of that year, the first commander, Maj. Gen.William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that although the new division had no history, it would soon have a "rendezvous with destiny." As a division, the 101st has never failed that prophecy.
The 101st is recognized for its unmatched Air Assault capability, its ability to execute any combat or contingency mission anywhere in the world, and is still proving its mettle as "tomorrow's division in today's Army."
Read more of the history of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on our Unit History page.
This memorial was created by me on 1 April right after the Sgt Isaac John Gayo, died this week when two Black Hawk helicopters crashed, during training exercises. Sgt Gayo was with the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Another person decided to take this memorial 15 days later, and for no reason. So all of our friendly flowers were lost.
The crash is being investigated by an Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Burial details are in Los Angeles. Will update as soon as possible. The remains of all the soldiers killed in the crash have been transferred to Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware.
--
https://abc7.com/los-angeles-helicopter-crash-army-sgt-isaac-john-gayo/13142509/
Monday, April 17, 2023:
LA soldier returned home with procession after deadly Black Hawk crash in Kentucky-
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The body of a soldier killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky returned to Los Angeles with a procession from LAX to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Monday, where he will be laid to rest.
Sgt. Isaac John Gayo, of the 101st Airborne Division, was one of nine soldiers who died in a helicopter accident near Fort Campbell last month.
The 27-year-old was born in the Philippines and enlisted in the U.S. Army from L.A. in 2019. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then took advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, according to the Army.
His awards and decorations include the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He had been studying to get into flight school, and learned about a week before the accident that he got in.
Gayo's procession was escorted by law enforcement through the city, with firemen at one point stopping to salute him on the bridge above.
Here are the other eight service members who died in the accident:
- Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes, 33, of Milton, Florida
- Cpl. Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, 23, of Austin, Texas
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza, 36, of Jackson, Missouri
- Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Gore, 25, of Morehead City, North Carolina
- Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy, 32, of Cape Coral, Florida
- Staff Sgt. Taylor Mitchell, 30, of Mountain Brook, Alabama
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, 32, of Rolla, Missouri
- Sgt. David Solinas Jr, 23, of Oradell, New Jersey
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https://www.ocregister.com/2023/04/14/homecoming-burial-set-monday-for-la-soldier-among-9-killed-in-kentucky-chopper-crash/
The body of Sgt. Isaac John Gayo, 27, of the 101st Airborne Division, was flown to Los Angeles International Airport, arriving late Monday afternoon. Gayo's body was then placed in a vehicle for a procession from LAX to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, according to the nonprofit veterans support group Honoring Our Fallen, which specializes in helping families during the transfer of remains.
Gayo was killed March 29 during what the Army called a routine training operation.
He was born in the Philippines and enlisted in the Army from Los Angeles in 2019. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then took advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, according to the Army.
His awards and decorations include the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He had been studying to get into flight school, and learned about a week before the accident that he got in.
Honoring Our Fallen asked that members of the community line the route from LAX with flags to honor Gayo as he travels to his final resting place.
The route from LAX to the cemetery will be: Sepulveda Boulevard; 105 East to 110 North; 110 North to I-5 North; I-5 North to 134-Ventura; 134 to Forest Lawn Drive; left onto Memorial Drive and into Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive.
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From the Fort Campbell, KY news line-
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards of military professionalism since its activation at one minute after midnight, Aug. 16, 1942.
On Aug. 19 of that year, the first commander, Maj. Gen.William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that although the new division had no history, it would soon have a "rendezvous with destiny." As a division, the 101st has never failed that prophecy.
The 101st is recognized for its unmatched Air Assault capability, its ability to execute any combat or contingency mission anywhere in the world, and is still proving its mettle as "tomorrow's division in today's Army."
Read more of the history of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on our Unit History page.
The crash is being investigated by an Army aviation safety team from Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Burial details are in Los Angeles. Will update as soon as possible. The remains of all the soldiers killed in the crash have been transferred to Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware.
--
https://abc7.com/los-angeles-helicopter-crash-army-sgt-isaac-john-gayo/13142509/
Monday, April 17, 2023:
LA soldier returned home with procession after deadly Black Hawk crash in Kentucky-
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The body of a soldier killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky returned to Los Angeles with a procession from LAX to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills on Monday, where he will be laid to rest.
Sgt. Isaac John Gayo, of the 101st Airborne Division, was one of nine soldiers who died in a helicopter accident near Fort Campbell last month.
The 27-year-old was born in the Philippines and enlisted in the U.S. Army from L.A. in 2019. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then took advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, according to the Army.
His awards and decorations include the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He had been studying to get into flight school, and learned about a week before the accident that he got in.
Gayo's procession was escorted by law enforcement through the city, with firemen at one point stopping to salute him on the bridge above.
Here are the other eight service members who died in the accident:
- Warrant Officer 1 Jeffery Barnes, 33, of Milton, Florida
- Cpl. Emilie Marie Eve Bolanos, 23, of Austin, Texas
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Esparza, 36, of Jackson, Missouri
- Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Gore, 25, of Morehead City, North Carolina
- Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Healy, 32, of Cape Coral, Florida
- Staff Sgt. Taylor Mitchell, 30, of Mountain Brook, Alabama
- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Rusten Smith, 32, of Rolla, Missouri
- Sgt. David Solinas Jr, 23, of Oradell, New Jersey
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https://www.ocregister.com/2023/04/14/homecoming-burial-set-monday-for-la-soldier-among-9-killed-in-kentucky-chopper-crash/
The body of Sgt. Isaac John Gayo, 27, of the 101st Airborne Division, was flown to Los Angeles International Airport, arriving late Monday afternoon. Gayo's body was then placed in a vehicle for a procession from LAX to Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, according to the nonprofit veterans support group Honoring Our Fallen, which specializes in helping families during the transfer of remains.
Gayo was killed March 29 during what the Army called a routine training operation.
He was born in the Philippines and enlisted in the Army from Los Angeles in 2019. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then took advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Virginia, according to the Army.
His awards and decorations include the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He had been studying to get into flight school, and learned about a week before the accident that he got in.
Honoring Our Fallen asked that members of the community line the route from LAX with flags to honor Gayo as he travels to his final resting place.
The route from LAX to the cemetery will be: Sepulveda Boulevard; 105 East to 110 North; 110 North to I-5 North; I-5 North to 134-Ventura; 134 to Forest Lawn Drive; left onto Memorial Drive and into Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive.
--
From the Fort Campbell, KY news line-
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards of military professionalism since its activation at one minute after midnight, Aug. 16, 1942.
On Aug. 19 of that year, the first commander, Maj. Gen.William C. Lee, promised his new recruits that although the new division had no history, it would soon have a "rendezvous with destiny." As a division, the 101st has never failed that prophecy.
The 101st is recognized for its unmatched Air Assault capability, its ability to execute any combat or contingency mission anywhere in the world, and is still proving its mettle as "tomorrow's division in today's Army."
Read more of the history of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on our Unit History page.
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