Oct 22, 2021
14 Died During Exercise Purple Star: A Marine Reflects
Listen to Andrew Bryson, a United States Marine Corps (veteran), reflect on his experience when a training mission ended after two United States Marine Corps helicopters collided, just after midnight on May 10, 1996, over Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
This episode is dedicated to the Marines, Soldier, and Sailor who died while training for operations overseas:
1. LtCol. Michael D. Kuszewski, of Westminster, Mass.
2. Capt. Scott T. Rice, of Springfield, Mo.
3. 1st Lt. Joseph R. Fandrey, of Norfolk, Mass.
4. 1st Lt. Arthur J. Schneider, of Livingston, N.J.
5. Staff Sgt. Sean W. Carroll (USA), of Newburgh, N.Y.
6. Cpl. Brandon J. Tucker, of Gaston, N.C.
7. Cpl. Brian L. Collins, of Louisville, Ky.
8. Cpl. Britt T. Stacey, of Roanoke, Va.
9. Cpl. Erik D. Kirkland, of Lewisburg, Pa.
10. Lance Cpl. John P. Condello, of Rochester, N.Y.
11. Lance Cpl. Jackie D. Chidester, of Newark, Ohio
12. Lance Cpl. Jose L. Elizarraras, of Orange, Calif.
13. Lance Cpl. Jorge E. Malagon, of Me…