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Topic: Ilan Ramon's son, Assaf, killed in F-16 crash
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Steve Procter Member Posts: 1031 From: Leeds, Yorkshire, UK Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-13-2009 11:35 AM
Just seen this sad news on BBC News.Ilan Ramon's son, Assaf a pilot in the Israeli Air Force, killed when his F-16 crashed earlier today. The jet was on a routine training flight, they added. There is no word on why it went down. Search and rescue crews are at the scene. |
Delta7 Member Posts: 1505 From: Bluffton IN USA Registered: Oct 2007
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posted 09-13-2009 11:47 AM
The strongest and sincerest of condolences to the Ramon family. . |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-13-2009 12:01 PM
Soon after the loss of Columbia, Assaf had said publicly he aspired to follow in his father's footsteps and by all accounts, he was well on his way to doing so. Valedictorian of his training class for the Israeli Air Force, Assaf Ramon and his instructor successfully recovered early this year from an Skyhawk A4 engine failure after protocol dictated they eject. He received his wings and rank of Lieutenant in June 2009. My heart goes out Rona Ramon and the entire Ramon family. |
KSCartist Member Posts: 2896 From: Titusville, FL USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 09-13-2009 12:38 PM
Such sad and tragic news. My prayers go out to his family who has suffered more than there share of tragedy.Tim |
East-Frisian Member Posts: 586 From: Germany Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 09-13-2009 02:30 PM
Very tragic news indeed. R.I.P. |
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posted 09-13-2009 04:23 PM
RIP Thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. |
blue_eyes Member Posts: 165 From: North Carolina, USA Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 09-13-2009 04:33 PM
Oh God. This is terrible news. I can't imagine what Rona Ramon is going through right now. My heart and prayers go out to her and her family..... |
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posted 09-20-2009 09:20 AM
Assaf grave at Nahalal moshav cemetery, next to Ilan Ramon grave.Credits: Yediot Ahronot |