http://www.wmbb.com/gulfcoastwest/mbb/news.apx.-content-articles-MBB-2008-03-14-0017.html CNATRA via the news confirmed that the plane was from VT-6.
Saw the link, just making sure that priviledged information wasn't being released. Better to be more cautious than less on issues like this, i didn't see it so I brought it up.
As are multiples of 1, 2, 4...? It only seems like they come in threes because you ignored all the 1s, 2s, and 4s.
Here's the latest word: http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080317/NEWS01/80317010/1006
I flew with Major Yaggy several times. He signed me off on one of my safe for solo's. He was an all around solid guy. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
As another former Shooter and as a student who flew with Major Yaggy, my thoughts and prayers go out to both his and the student Marines families and friends. Hang in there Shooters Semper Fi
way to ruin a dick joke offered in memory of the lost with systems knowledge.... besides even if my "fuel system" rod is really 11 inches, I will probably refer to it as being 12, maybe 13 inches...
The Yaggy rod. HA. His on-wing told us about that at our tie cutting "you know what they call that Ensign?" "The 11-inch rod sir?" "No, thats the Yaggy rod." So classic, I briefed with him once didn't get to fly because of weather, I was scared going into the brief but was really bummed we were canceled after the day was done. That guy cared about students in a way I have seen in very few instructors.
Yeah, same with me briefed a form flight then it got cx. I do remember a tie cutting with him and his onwing, where the stud was getting into him, "Now that made me think... the Yaggy rod...is it called that because of the length or because of the girth." It was pretty funny.
Prayers and condolences to the families. Both guys will be missed. I had the pleasure of flying with Maj Yaggy on several occassions. I had some good conversations with him flying lead on the painfully boring B/R's during forms. As for those of you who didn't have the honor to meet AJ, I can tell you (from being his rack mate at OCS) he was a solid guy as well. He was a great friend and stand-up Marine. RIP
A trust fund for Maj Yaggy's daughter has been established for her future education. Here is the info for it, courtesy of the Pensacola News Journal: http://www.pnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080318/NEWS01/80318043/1068/NEWS12 They've asked for contributions to the fund in lieu of flowers. The generosity of members of the military - both past and present - towards the families of those who've passed never ceases to amaze me.
Maj Yaggy As a former Shooter, I can remember reading the schedule and thinking "oh man, I'm toast...I'm flying with Major Yaggy." He knew his stuff and he made sure that you knew yours. But like so many have said, he was a great instructor and a skilled aviator. The Corps has lost one of its finest. I didn't know 2nd Lt. Prezioso but he was a Marine and a Shooter, and that's enough for me to know that he too will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of these two aviators. You will all be in my prayers. Shooters, hang in there. This too, shall pass.
Rest in peace brothers. http://www.pnj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080320/NEWS01/80320036&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
Although I am several years removed from the Shooters, some of my favorite flights were with the USMC instructors. My prayers are with the familys during this Holy Week.
The service was at NASP chapel today and it was really nice. Standing room only crowd. Prezioso was designated a Naval Aviator and promoted to 1st Lt.
It's good to see that their memories were honored so well and that they had a such a nice ceremony. The article definitely tugged at the heart strings.
