Sgt. Cade M. Wolfe, 24, of Mankato, Minnesota.Photo:City of Mankato, Minnesota Government/Facebook
City of Mankato, Minnesota Government/Facebook
A Minnesota soldier is being remembered for his love of serving his country after he was involved in a deadly helicopter crash during military training.
Sgt. Cade Wolfe, of Mankato, was one of five members of the U.S. armed forces who werekilled in the helicopter crashover Veterans Day weekend. The Department of Defense said their MH-60 Blackhawk crashed Friday during“routine flight training”in the Mediterranean Sea.
Amber Prange, a social studies teacher, added that Wolfe was one of few students whoalways stoodfor the pledge of allegiance. She also highlighted his love for topics like veterans and war.
“Some kids you can see the light bulb go on about why it’s important to honor those who serve our country,” Prange explained to the outlet. “And why that sacrifice is a huge deal and I remember seeing that in him specifically.”
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“As a parent of military children, I know the dangers. But I also know what they need to do and the importance of this,” Molden told the outlet.
Wolfe’s body still has not been found. But Molden hopes it will be located so his family “can have a proper burial for him."
Four other service members — Chief Warrant Officers Stephen R. Dwyer, 38, and Shane M. Barnes, 34, Staff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone, 26, and Sgt. Andrew P. Southard, 27 — died in Friday’s crash.
source: people.com
