Name: Marine Lance Cpl. Gael Saintvil Age: 24 From: Orange, Fla. Assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Incident: Marine Lance Cpl. Gael Saintvil was killed Jan. 26 when the CH-53E helicopter in which he was riding crashed near Rutbah, Iraq. Twenty-nine Marines and one sailor also were Died:
January
26, 2005 Orlando Marine killed in Iraq helicopter crash
Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. Belga Saintvil feared the worst when he learned that a helicopter carrying Marines crashed during a sandstorm in the Iraqi desert, killing all aboard.
And sadly, his intuition proved correct.
Spc. Gael Saintvil, 24, was among the 31 victims of Wednesdays crash, his father told Orlando television station WESH.
It happened for a good cause, for the country. ... Dont like it, but whats happened has happened, Belga Saintvil said.
Wednesdays crash occurred as personnel were being transported by the CH-53E Super Stallion as part of security and stabilization operations leading up to Sundays scheduled elections in Iraq.
Insurgents killed six other American military personnel Wednesday, making it the deadliest day for U.S. forces since the Iraq war began.
Even though I dont like the war, I do support the troops...
Prayers & Condolences For: Gael Saintvil BY sexygal001 on Jun 07, 2008
Thank you so much for patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made. May your family and friends find comfort in their memories of you. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: Gael Saintvil BY acidburnny on Jun 29, 2005
MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
REST IN PEACE.
Prayers & Condolences For: Gael Saintvil BY dadio69 on Jun 24, 2005