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Body of East Troy navy pilot found

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday, November 2, 2009 - 11:32 a.m.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Navy has identified the pilot found after his plane disappeared off the Texas coast on Wednesday.

The body found Friday has been identified as that of 30-year-old Lt. Bret Travis Miller of East Troy, Wis.

The Corpus Christi Caller-Times that Miller's body was recovered Friday when a floating oil rig's crew reported something in the water.

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search Sunday night for a second Navy pilot, 29-year-old Lt. John Joseph Houston of Houston.

The two instructors were flying the Navy T-34C Turbomentor plane on a routine training flight when it disappeared. The Coast Guard estimated that it searched 131 hours and 20,900 square miles. It said it will continue trying to locate the plane.

prevention
Nov 2, 2009 at 2:59 p.m.
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I love my troops because they love us, without knowing so many of their countrymen! It breaks my heart when there is a loss of a person who is so selfless in fighting for what we DO have in America! I love you all!

To the family of Lt. Miller: reach out to everyone that offers you help! This is not an easy time for you, but know that people love and appreciate you and Lt. Miller. Allow your village of support help you through this time and your future with two children. Know that Lt. Miller loves you!

davvic
Nov 2, 2009 at 2:49 p.m.
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He leaves behind not only a wife and small child but his wife is currently pregnant with their second child. God bless the family.

ladulce
Nov 2, 2009 at 2:04 p.m.
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This brave man and his family will remain in our prayers. My sincere condolences to the family. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.

badgerboy
Nov 2, 2009 at 12:29 p.m.
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My thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of Lt. Miller. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Rest In Peace, Sir!

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