Memorial Service Ceremony in honor of Master Sgt. Martin Gonzales

U.S. Southern Command
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Date: 10.25.2013
Posted: 10.25.2013 15:27
News ID: 115752

DORAL, Fla. - What: U.S. Southern Command will have a memorial service ceremony in honor of Master Sgt. Martin Gonzales.

Who: Air Force Master Sgt. Martin Gonzales worked at United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and killed in a plane crash Oct. 5, 2013 in Colombia. The U.S.-contracted DH-8 aircraft crashed near the Panamanian border while conducting detection and monitoring operations in support of Operation Martillo, killing three Americans and a Panamanian.

When: Press is asked to arrive Oct. 28 at 9:15. to allow for credentialing, parking and security scans. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.

Where: Gate 2, U.S. Southern Command headquarters, 9301 NW 33rd St., Doral, Fla. 33172 (east of the intersection of NW 97th Ave and NW 33rd St).