Hudson Valley Congressman Leads Moment Of Silence For Soldiers Killed In MS Crash

WASHINGTON, DC — After 16 service members lost their lives in a tragic plane crash in Mississippi last week, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-Cold Spring, led his colleagues in a moment of silence July 18 on the floor of the House of Representatives to honor their service and sacrifice. Maloney was joined by Rep. Walter Jones, who represents Camp Lejune in North Carolina, and Rep. Steven Palazzo, who represents the district where the plane crashed in Mississippi.

Maloney read the names of the service members who were killed, including nine who were stationed at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh.

Members of the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 (VMGR-452) based at Stewart ANG base include: Major Caine Goyette, Captain Sean Elliott, Gunnery Sergeant Mark Hopkins, Gunnery Sergeant Brendan Johnson, Staff Sergeant Joshua Snowden, Sergeant Julian Kevianne, Sergeant Owen Lennon, Corporal Daniel Baldassare, and Corporal Collin Schaaf.

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In addition, six Marines and 1 Navy Corpsman, based at Camp Lejune in North Carolina were also killed. Their names are: Staff Sergeant Robert Cox, Staff Sergeant William Kundrat, Sergeant Chad Jenson, Sergeant Talon Leach, Sergeant Joseph Murray, Sergeant Dietrich Schmieman, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Lohrey.

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