THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, November 23, 1994 TAG: 9411220023
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A12 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 26 lines
The Navy community and the entire country mourned the recent death of Lt. Kara Hultgreen, who went down in her F-14A Tomcat during ``routine exercises'' in the Pacific.
This tragedy reminds us of the dangers most active-duty military personnel face each day, in peace and war. Taking off and landing on an aircraft carrier is as dangerous during peacetime ``routine exercises'' as during combat operations. The men and women who fly these aircraft, our finest and bravest warriors, deserve our eternal gratitude and respect.
CORNELIUS T. O'NEILL, adjutant
The America Legion
Department of Virginia Inc.
Richmond, Nov. 14, 1994 by CNB