Steve Webb
LOS ANGELES, CA — Sad news for the Dodger family. The son of former Dodger and two-time World Series champ Steve Sax was one of five Marines who were killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed during a training flight near Glamis in Imperial County on Wednesday afternoon.
Capt. John J. Sax, 33, of Placer, California, was an MV-22B Pilot. He served the Marine Corps for five years and eight months and was awarded with the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a Letter of Appreciation.
Of course, the Sax family was crushed by the news. Steve Sax said in statement,
“It is with complete devastation that I announce that my precious son, Johnny was one of the five (5) US Marines that perished on Wednesday, June 8 in the Osprey Military crash near San Diego” said Sax. “For those of you that knew Johnny, you saw his huge smile, bright light, his love for his family, the Marines, the joy of flying airplanes and defending our country! He was my hero and the best man I know, there was no better person to defend our country.”
“Johnny Sax knew he wanted to be a pilot since his young years and would tell his Dad what types of planes were flying overhead while playing little league baseball in the outfield. “There was never any doubt from a young age that Johnny would be a pilot and his passion was to fly! I am so proud of the man he became and so proud to call him my son!” said Sax. “This loss will change my life forever and is a loss to not only the Marines but this world!”
RIP Capt. Sax. Thank you for your service.
