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Friday, August 25, 2017

2 Maryland Natives Among Missing Sailors In USS John S. McCain Crash


The crash involving the USS John S. McCain occurred on Monday east of Singapore.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Kevin Sayer Bushell, 26 of Gaithersburg, and Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Timothy Thomas Eckels Jr., 23, of Manchester, are among 10 sailors still missing,

Bushell is a 2009 graduate of Gaithersburg High School, WBAL-TV's sister station, WRC-TV, reported.

Bushell joined the Navy seven years ago. His family confirmed to WRC that Bushell was aboard the USS John S. McCain when it collided with the tanker, causing significant damage to the hull.

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3 comments:

  1. Rest in peace young men the proud 1% that protects our country.

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  2. Sympathies to families of those lost, and to surviving shipmates.

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  3. My heart aches for their families. Thank you for your service.

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