Name: Navy Lt. Miroslav S. Zilberman
Age: 31 From: Columbus, OH Assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, based at Naval Base Norfolk, Va. Incident: Navy Lt. Miroslav S. Zilberman
died after his E-2C Hawkeye crashed into the Arabian Gulf on March 31, 2010. The recovery effort was abandoned on April 2, 2010 and his body was not recovered. Died: April 02, 2010
Navy ends search for missing Hawkeye pilot
The Associated Press
MANAMA, Bahrain — The Navy says it has called off search and rescue efforts for a pilot who went missing after his plane crashed in the Persian Gulf region, and the Department of Defense has declared him deceased.
The Navy said in a statement Saturday that Lt. Steven Zilberman’s plane went down in the North Arabian Sea on March 31 after it “experienced mechanical malfunctions.”
Zilberman’s plane, from Norfolk, Va.-based Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121, was returning to the carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower following a mission supporting operations in Afghanistan.
Three other crew members survived the crash without significant injuries, but Zilberman couldn’t be found.
Zilberman, 31, was flying an E-2C Hawkeye, which is primarily used to detect incoming aircraft with its 24-foot diameter radar. Born in the Ukraine, Zilberman was from Columbus,...
Prayers & Condolences For: Miroslav S. Zilberman BY Anonymous on May 30, 2010
What a wonderful young man and an inspiration for all immigrants. I am so proud of this citizen of the U.S.A., who gave his life for his adopted country.
My heart and prayers go out to his parents, wife and children. May Lt. Zilberman rest in peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: Miroslav S. Zilberman BY Anonymous on May 04, 2010
To Katrina, Sarah & Daniel,
In memory of Miroslav S ZilbermanA tragic loss, but not in vein,A hero he has gone.With heavy hearts for the loved ones leftHis Memory will live on!
Prayers & Condolences For: Miroslav S. Zilberman BY Anonymous on Apr 23, 2010
May you rest in peace sir. Your heroism and warrior spirit will never be forgotten. May God watch over your surviving family members now and forever.A Soldier
Prayers & Condolences For: Miroslav S. Zilberman BY Anonymous on Apr 12, 2010
Thank you for your service, your heroism, and your great sacrifice for this great country.
Prayers & Condolences For: Miroslav S. Zilberman BY John on Apr 06, 2010
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.