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Redmond native among seven killed in Afghanistan

Redmond native among seven killed in Afghanistan

Credit: AP Photo/U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office

In an undated photo provided by U.S. Army Special Operations, 36-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Michael P. Montgomery of Savannah is shown.

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Posted on October 31, 2009 at 2:09 PM

Updated Saturday, Oct 31 at 4:18 PM

A Redmond native was among seven Army Special Operations Command soldiers killed in a helicopter crash Monday in western Afghanistan, the Seattle Times reports.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael P. Montgomery, 36, was a pilot and electronic-warfare officer.

Montgomery is survived by his mother, Mary Montgomery, of Redmond, and his wife and son, Anita and Riley Montgomery, of Savannah, Ga.

Forty-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Niall Lyons of Spokane was also killed in the crash.

The accident is still is under investigation.

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knowitall said on November 1, 2009 at 8:22 PM

may God bless you and your families. Thank you for protecting us.

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antisocialist said on November 1, 2009 at 7:05 AM

Bless these men for all that they have done as soldiers serving this great nation. These men represent the best of America and deserve the honor and respect of all of us. My heart goes out to their families and loved ones.

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factoid said on October 31, 2009 at 6:39 PM

My families condolences to the Montgomery and Lyons families on this sad day. Please know that your loved ones ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. May they rest in peace.

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