A New York State Police officer and another New York trooper were identified as two of the three people who lost their lives in a National Guard helicopter crash. near the southern border of the United States.
Identified as John M. Grassia III30, who served in NYSP Troop G, He was on National Guard duty in Texas when the helicopter crashed on Friday, taking the lives of himself, a fellow local National Guard soldier and a Border Patrol agent, the New York State Troppers PBA reported.
“Trooper Grassia, who dedicated himself to serving and protecting not only the citizens of the state of New York, but also citizens throughout the United States, will be remembered for his ultimate sacrifice,” the union explained in a statement.
National Guard soldier Casey Frankoski, a graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush, New York, was among those who perished in the accident.e, said Rensselaer Mayor Mike Stammel.
The woman was the daughter of the former police chief of Rennsealaer, reported New York Post.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the Frankoski family as we collectively mourn the loss of a beloved city native and dedicated patriot,” the mayor said in a social media post, adding that city flags would be lowered to half-mast. .
For its part, County Executive Steve McLaughlin said the National Guard “represents the best of our nation” also expressed his condolences to Grassia’s family.
Stammel identified the Another National Guard member who was injured in the incident was Jacob Pratt, a graduate of Rensselaer High School.reported The Times Union.
So far the Border Patrol agent has not been identified.
A UH-72 Lakota helicopter destined to help with the immigration crisis at the border in Texas crashed at 2:50 p.m. near Rio Grand City, Texas, authorities said.
The incident involved “a military helicopter with federal orders that worked with the Border Patrol.”said Víctor Escalón, Southern Regional Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The causes of the accident remain under investigation.
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