The son of Los Angeles Dodgers second-in-command Steve Sax was among five people killed in a military plane crash Wednesday. Capt. John J. Sax, son of Steve Sax, was one of the crew members of the Osprey tiltrotor that crashed in Imperial County, California. Steve Sax told CBS Los Angeles that his son was on the plane. “I am utterly devastated to announce that my precious son Johnny was one of five U.S. Marines killed in the Osprey Military crash near San Diego on Wednesday, June 8,” Sachs said. NAVY KILLINGS AT MILITARY AIRCRAFT IN CALIFORNIA IDENTIFIED Capt. John J. Sax, 33, of Placer, California, pilot of the MV-22B, who died June 8, 2022. (3rd Marine Aircraft Wing) (3rd Marine Aircraft Wing) “For those of you who met Johnny, you saw his huge smile, his bright light, his love for his family, the Marines, his joy of flying planes and defending our country! He was my hero and “I know there was no better man to defend our country,” he added. Steve Sax said that his son wanted to become a pilot since he was a child and talked about the various planes that flew in the sky when he was playing baseball Little Leauge. “From a young age there was no doubt that Johnny would be a pilot and his passion was to fly!” Sax said in the statement. “This loss will change my life forever and it is a loss not only for the Marines but also for this world!” 5 US Marines CONFIRMED DEAD AFTER MILITARY AIRCRAFT IN CALIFORNIA The Los Angeles Dodgers tweeted that the baseball organization was sorry to hear about Sachs’ loss. “The Los Angeles Dodgers are saddened to hear of the deaths of Steve Sachs’ son, John, and the five Marines who died in this week’s tragic helicopter crash. Our thoughts and condolences go to their families and friends. “, the statement states. . Captain John J. Sax was among the five people who lost their lives, including Cpl. Nathan E. Carlson, 21, of Winnebago, Illinois; Capt. Nicholas P. Losapio, 31, of Rockingham, New Hampshire. Cpl. Seth D. Rasmuson, 21, of Johnson, Wyoming; and Lance Cpl. Evan A. Strickland, 19, of Valencia. A statement from Marine Aircraft Wing’s Office of Strategy and Communications said Losapio and Sax were pilots of the Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft MAW), and the others were crew chiefs. CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION Cpl. Nathan E. Carlson, 21, of Winnebago, Illinois; Capt. Nicholas P. Losapio, 31, of Rockingham, New Hampshire. Cpl. Seth D. Rasmuson, 21, of Johnson, Wyoming; Capt. John J. Sax, 33, of Placer, California. and, Lance Cpl. Evan A. Strickland, 19, from Valencia, New Mexico, was killed when an MV-22B Osprey they were riding in crashed near Glamis, California on June 8, 2022. (3rd Marine Aircraft Wing) “With deep sorrow we mourn the loss of five Marines from the Purple Fox family,” said Lt. Col. John C. Miller, Commander of VMM-364, according to the statement. “This is an extremely difficult time for VMM-364 and it is difficult to express the impact this loss has had on our fate and that of our families,” Miller added. “Our main mission now is to take care family members of our fallen Marines and we respectfully ask for the privacy of their families as they go through this difficult time. “ John J. Sax leaves behind his wife, Amber, who is currently pregnant with the couple’s second child. He leaves behind him and his daughter, who is 20 months old. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and Twitter @ asabes10.
