Marana Regional Airport held a ceremony Saturday morning honoring the 19 Marines who tragically lost their lives during a training mission when a V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft crashed 25 years ago on April 8, 2000.
Each year, a ceremony is held to honor their memory. This year, the ceremony also included a candlelight vigil in the evening.
The 25th annual ceremony began with a bagpipe performance of the Marine Corps Hymn, symbolizing the values and pride of the Marine Corps—values that resonated throughout the event as service members delivered speeches, including Air Force pilot Peter Collins…