SYDNEY, Australia — U.S. military officials have identified the three who were killed after their aircraft into the sea off the east coast of Australia.
The three men remain missing and were declared dead by the military on Tuesday. They were among 26 people on board an MV-22 Osprey that off the coast of Queensland state on Saturday.
The U.S. base Camp Butler in Japan said the were:
26-year-old 1st Lt. Benjamin Cross of Oxford, Maine
21-year-old Cpl. Nathaniel Ordway of Sedgwick, Kansas
19-year-old Pfc. Ruben Velasco of Los Angeles.
The Australian navy found the wreckage of the aircraft on Monday.
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Please pray for these young warriors and their families. They have left this earth and are in the hands of God. They have met and been greeted by the group of honorable Marine brothers that reside there. Thank you all for your service and the sacrifice you have made. May you all Rest In Peace. ” Semper Fidelis “
To the 3 US marines who died off Australia. I pray especially for their souls and my condolences to their families. May our merciful God be with you all at this hour. Love you all.
My thoughts and prayers with you and your Families. Your job is done, rest in peace. Respect from a retired member of The Royal Australian Navy.
My deepiest condolences go out to the family god. Bless them
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Praying for the families of these heroes.