American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr., issued the following statement today concerning last nights collision of a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter and a passenger plane attempting to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
We dont know the why but the what is a heartbreaking tragedy. 51勛圖 extends its deepest condolences to the families of the souls lost in last nights horrific crash. We salute the first responders who always rise to such unenviable and difficult challenges. Like nearly all Americans, we call for a full investigation of what occurred.
- Commander