Comments on: Korean Immigrant Who Lost Family in F-18 Crash Calls Pilot “One of Our Treasures”

By: Orion

Orion — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:59:50 +0000

The Monday Morning quarterbacks should be aware that a full and comprehensive accident board will review the crash and determine what if any blame should be applied to the pilot. Taking cues from ABC afterschool specials or Hollywood movies is probably not useful in understanding what happens in a real world situation.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:46:25 +0000

A terrible accident-God bless this man for his forgiveness in what must be his most trying time.

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blogring.org — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:18:32 +0000

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By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:32 +0000

I do not blame the pilot. There is nothing that he could’ve done to avoid this accident. However, I am very upset that the Marines at Miramar Base did not send people over immediately to help the victim (See MSN slide shows)…etc. After all, it was their plane that went down and killed a 2 month old, an 18 months old children and 2 women! The only people that I saw in the photos are civilians, firefighters and the pilot. Come on!! Our tax dollars should go more toward the firefighters, not the military!!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:59:52 +0000

Shouldn’t there be a law suit or some sort of monetary compensation for the family left to deal with such a tragic loss? I can’t imagine losing all of your precious family members in one day. I don’t how this man will go on and pick the pieces that are left behind.

By: fan boy

fan boy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:47:40 +0000

i was amazed at what a non-condemning attitude the father of the family that was killed had after this crash

By: guy

guy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:09:45 +0000

omg that was so sad.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:50:20 +0000

In case anyone is interested in helping Don Yoon (the father of the family involved in the F18 tragedy a few days ago), here is the contact information as provided to me by his pastor this morning:

Korean United Methodist Church
c/o Don Yoon
3520 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111

By: Nathan

Nathan — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:43:51 +0000

The statement from Duncan Hunter’s office (as reported by CNN) could certainly have been better. The people who were lost and the people who suffered these losses have names, And there was no need to worry about explaining or justifying–the graciousness and magnanimity of Dong Yun Yoon made that unnecessary. I believe that I’ll follow his lead, and pray for the pilot. And I believe I’ll slip in a little prayer for Mr. Hunter, too.

By: Eddie Hager

Eddie Hager — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:59:14 +0000

I feel sorry for this man and his family. He will be in our prayers.
The ejection seat information appears incorrect. The normal egress process of an ejection will have the canopy be removed from the aircraft by a explosive charge. The seat computer will then tighten the seat restraining harness, the will be be propelled up the seat rail until it a certain point when the seat the rocket packs ignite to complete the departure from the aircraft. I am not aware of any ejection seat that is designed to force you through the canopy. The canopy is designed to be very strong and survive strkes (ie birds)hitting it and still protect the pilot.

By: jeff

jeff — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:56:19 +0000

Is the military going to offer him monitary compinsation?
It was not neglgents, But I think he deserves enoughe to start over!

By: Claire

Claire — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:01:50 +0000

As ex-air force personnel who has lost before, I still cannot imagine the devastation felt by the family and pilot at this time. I am gratified that the individual most effected has been so magnanimous in his response; I feel sorry for the pilot as I am sure that he did absolutely everything in his power to avoid this tragedy. Unhappily, there are no absolutes or perfect solutions; my best wishes to those affected and hope that they continue to place no blame or anger. It is incredibly sad though. Peace to those lost….