Did you know that two VA facilities are named in honor of veterans who were victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks? Victor J. Saracini VA outpatient clinic in Horsham, PA, was named after Captain Victor Saracini, a former Navy pilot, who piloted United Airlines flight 175 (Boston-L.A.), the 2nd plane to crash into the World Trade Center (south tower) during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; all 65 on board, including Capt. Saracini, were killed. Link: articles.philly/2001-09-16/news/25314123_1_memorial-service-pilot-lower-makefield-township Max J. Beilke VA outpatient clinic in Alexandria, MN, was named after Army Master Sergeant (ret.) Max J. Beilke. Max Beilke served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars; he became the last Vietnam War soldier to leave Saigon on March 29, 1973. He later worked as a civilian at the Pentagon and died on Sept. 11, 2001 when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon building. Link: arlingtoncemetery.net/maxbielke.htm Pictured: Victor Saracini, Max Beilke
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:15:28 +0000
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