The family of a fallen U.S. Marine from Arizona is speaking out after their son was killed in a southern California helicopter crash. Sgt. Alec Langen was just 23 years old and he was following in his father's footsteps.
The family of a fallen U.S. Marine from Arizona is speaking out after their son was killed in a southern California helicopter crash.It happened this week during rainstorms on Feb. 6, killing all five Marines onboard. Including, Alec Langen, a newlywed from the east Valley."Alec was the rock of this family," said his parents, Steve and Caryn Langen.Sgt. Alec Langen was just 23-years-old.
"The only solace we have out of this whole thing is knowing that our son was able to find love and marry her," Steve said. "He was such a great, great kid."On Feb. 10, Alec's sister's soccer team at Gilbert Christian High School wore some form of red to their game and held a moment of silence honoring all five of those who were killed.
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