Subdeacon Joe Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Angwin SEAL killed in copter crash 'incredibly brave and determined' now.Family: Angwin SEAL killed in copter crash 'incredibly brave and determined' Published: Friday, August 12, 2011 at 11:34 a.m. The family of a Napa County man who was shot down over Afghanistan while serving as a U.S. Navy SEAL team member has released its first statement on his death. Darrik Benson, 29, of Angwin, was killed Saturday during a combat mission in Afghanistan that also claimed the lives of 16 other Navy SEALs, five Naval Special Warfare team members who support the SEALs, three members of Air Force Special Operations and the helicopter crew of five. Here is the family's statement, issued Friday: “This week we lost our son, brother, uncle, friend, and hero. My son Darrik Benson was killed doing what he loved. He died alongside his friends and Teammates, some of the bravest men this world has ever known. “Darrik joined the United States Navy because he loved this country, the people who lived here, and the freedoms we all have. Darrik was incredibly brave and determined, with a fierce sense of humor and had amazing opportunities in life because of his strengths and talents. He was truly special, not only to our family, but to this country. “We are providing no details because we want to protect those brave men and women who are still fighting for all of us. We request that our privacy be respected, as well as the privacy of all of the families affected. “We are deeply appreciative of the support we have received from our family, friends, our community of Angwin, Calif. and the U.S. NAVY. Darrik meant the world to us, and there will always be emptiness in our souls.” The statement was issued by Lt. Cate Wallace, a public affairs officer for Naval Special Warfare Command who is assisting the Benson family. Wallace did not release any information regarding funeral arrangements. — Press Democrat Staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 The pilot of the helicopter is from our area as were three others aboard. Here's a story from today's paper. It's worth the read. KC Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 The pilot of the helicopter is from our area as were three others aboard. Here's a story from today's paper. It's worth the read. KC Star The other pilot was from Colorado. CWO4 Carter. May they rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 May they all have peace and blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I have this very good feeling that these brave men are welcomed by the loving arms of my Lord ! :FlagAm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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