• When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

My life altered for all time

mightymopar

mightymopar

Well-Known Member
Local time
11:11 PM
Joined
Nov 12, 2010
Messages
372
Reaction score
94
Location
WNY St.
At approximately 6:30 pm a National Guard Blackhawk helicopter crashed near Rochester, NY. My son was on that chopper, like the rest of the crew he was killed. He served one tour in Iraq and a second tour in Afghanistan flying medevac choppers. He's been a guardsman for nearly 20 years. He has been a civilian pilot for about 5 years for the NYS Police. He has 2 other brothers who are also pilots, one who also flew Blackhawks in the Army and the one a civilian fixed wing pilot. Their Grandfather, my father in law, was a corporate pilot for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY. Since this forum is so family oriented I thought you folks would like to know this. My son's name is Christian Koch. Thank you, his Father, Dave.
 
I am so sorry to hear. God rest their souls and prayers for strength and healing.
 
Im so Sorry for your Loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
 
You have our deepest condolences.
We will be praying for you and your family.
I'm so sorry Dave.
 
I'm sorry for the loss of your son. I lost my son to a vehicle accident 10 years ago. Praying for you and your family.
 
Dave I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I’m speechless really, may the dear Lord welcome him home with open arms. I and the rest of the group also THANK HIM and his family for the service to our great country. I will now pause and recommend a moment of silence for him. God Bless you and the family and your friends!

Here is a Salute.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. Having a child pass has got to be the toughest thing that a parent has to endure.
 
I was saddened to hear of the crash in the earlier post now hearing one of the men was family to a member only brings it closer to our circle.. Very sorry for your loss....
 
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your Family. Also a Special Thanks to all in your Family who have served this Nation WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!
 
True Americans know, that men like ALL your sons, are the ones who help keep this a free Country. We all owe them for what we have.
 
Sad day . . . So sorry my friend, your son is a HERO and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you deal with this life changing event . . .
 
Very sorry for your loss Dave, my prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless you all.
 
I'm sorry to hear of your loss! My prayers are with you and your family
 
mightymopar said:
At approximately 6:30 pm a National Guard Blackhawk helicopter crashed near Rochester, NY. My son was on that chopper, like the rest of the crew he was killed. He served one tour in Iraq and a second tour in Afghanistan flying medevac choppers. He's been a guardsman for nearly 20 years. He has been a civilian pilot for about 5 years for the NYS Police. He has 2 other brothers who are also pilots, one who also flew Blackhawks in the Army and the one a civilian fixed wing pilot. Their Grandfather, my father in law, was a corporate pilot for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY. Since this forum is so family oriented I thought you folks would like to know this. My son's name is Christian Koch. Thank you, his Father, Dave.
Click to expand...
I’m so sorry to hear this. I served in an aviation unit for 6 years of my 16 years in the Guard. Pilots are generally some of the smartest and most down to earth people you’ll ever meet. Not to mention, the coolest. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Richard Cranium
911 by Jeff Fellmeth -- Retired American Airlines Pilot
Replies
11
Views
3K
1967coronet
1967coronet
Richard Cranium
Man Spends Half His Salary Paying For All The Manly Tasks He Can't Do
2 3
Replies
55
Views
4K
Gus chiggins
G
Red63440
I am looking for help in Batavia, NY between Buffalo and Rochester
Replies
19
Views
1K
chargervert
chargervert
Orangewagon
Searching for my dad's Black 68 Road Runner
Replies
13
Views
2K
buenavides
B
Don Frelier
66 Charger drivetrain overhaul - time for some changes
2 3 4
Replies
69
Views
6K
ckessel
ckessel
Auto Transport Service
Back
Top