CALIFORNIA — The son of former MLB player Steve Sax was one of five Marines killed when their military aircraft crashed during routine flight training this week, the family confirmed Saturday.
Capt. John J. Sax, 33, and four other Marines from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing died when their MV-22B Osprey -- a hybrid airplane and helicopter -- crashed in a remote, desert area of Southern California near Glamis on Wednesday.
John Sax served in the Marines for over five years and had been awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a Letter of Appreciation, his family said. "What he's done -- to sacrifice himself -- is unbelievable," Steve Sax said on his podcast,"Sax in the Morning.""Just know this. I know my son, and I know that you people can rest assured that he would give his life so that you can have your freedom."
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are saddened to hear about the passing of Steve Sax's son, John, and the five Marines who lost their lives in this week's tragic helicopter accident," the team said in a statement.
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