John Sax, the son of former Major League Baseball participant Steve Sax, was considered one of 5 Marines killed Wednesday in an plane crash in Southern California.
“For those of you that knew Johnny, you saw his huge smile, bright light, his love for his family, the Marines, the joy of flying airplanes and defending our country!” Steve Sax stated Saturday in a press release.
“He was my hero and the best man I know, there was no better person to defend our country.”
Capt. John Sax, 33; Capt. Nicholas Losapio, 31; Cpl. Nathan Carlson, 21; Cpl. Seth Rasmuson, 21; and Lance Cpl. Evan Strickland, 19; died within the crash.
Their MV-22 Osprey crashed round 12 p.m. native time close to Glamis, Calif., about 120 miles east of San Diego. The explanation for the crash stays underneath investigation.
All 5 males have been a part of the third Marine Aircraft Wing primarily based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. They have been on a coaching flight.
“There was never any doubt from a young age that Johnny would be a pilot and his passion was to fly!” Steve Sax stated. “This loss will change my life forever and is a loss to not only the Marines but this world!”
Steve Sax performed 14 years within the majors and received the World Series with the Dodgers twice, as soon as in 1981 and once more in 1988. He received National League Rookie of the Year in 1982, and signed with the Yankees as a free agent forward of the 1989 season. He was an all-star throughout each his seasons in pinstripes.
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