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Who was Brendan Looney? Helicopter Crash Story, Where Is His Wife Amy Looney Heffernan? – Brendan was a US military veteran who died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2010.
Brendan Looney is one of America’s brave soldiers who has died in combat around the world.
Working for world peace, America has deployed massive armies in a number of countries, but the armies’ families have paid the price for inhumane wars all over the world.
Brendan Looney was a peace activist who enlisted in the Navy to serve his country, which he did for the rest of his life.
The young soldier was returned back to his home on a casket following a massive helicopter crash on Afghanistan which took lives of 9 soldiers.
We look back at the devastating incident and honor his legacy remembering him.
The Story Of Brendan Looney Helicopter Crash
Brendan Looney died from a helicopter crash on September 21, 2010.
He was deployed as the Alpha Platoon Assistant Officer in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Looney took his final breath on his 59th mission while conducting combat operations in Zabul, Afghanistan.
Ayatalah village saw the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash along with the dead bodies of fallen heroes Brendan Looney, Robert F. Baldwin, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr., Jonah D. McClellan, David B. McLendon, Denis C. Miranda, Joshua D. Powell, Adam O, Smith, and Matthew G. Wagstaff.
Looney (29) was a passenger during the combat operation.
Brendan Looney Wikipedia Bio
Brendan was a Navy SEAL and a former Naval Academy graduate.
He was a three-time letter-winner in lacrosse at the Naval Academy but prior to his achievement in lacrosse, he was a keen football player.
Completed his high school from DeMatha Catholic High School, Looney was assigned with Commander Naval Forces Korea after his graduation from Naval Academy.
He was selected as ‘Honorman’ of class 265 following his toughness, hard work, and leadership in SEAL training.
Looney was described as a skilled operator, protective brother, and faithful husband. He was considered to be the best person.
He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Arlington County.
Brendan Looney Family Details
Brendan Looney was born to his parents Kevin Looney and Maureen Looney.
He was welcomed by Looney family on the 24th of February, 1981 in Silver Spring, Southern Maryland.
Brendan was the eldest child of Kevin and Maureen. His younger brothers are Stephen Looney and Billy Looney.
He was survived by his sisters as well who are named Bridget, Erin, and Kellie.
Meet Brendan Looney Wife
Brendan Looney had married his five-year long girlfriend Amy Hastings.
He left Amy three days after their wedding t as he was deployed to accompany his mates in Iraq.
Later, he was re-deployed in Afghanistan which resulted into a heart-breaking incident.
The George Washington University graduate Amy Looney Heffernan is now married to a Marine Corps veteran and is a mom of 2 pet dogs.
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