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Remains of Marine killed in helicopter crash brought to San Diego

Posted at 11:20 PM, Apr 14, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-15 02:20:22-04

San Diego (KGTV) - The remains of a Marine who was killed in a helicopter crash were brought back to San Diego Saturday night in a military procession.

The body of 33-year-old Gunnery Sgt. Derik Holley was flown to Lindbergh Field then driven to Greenwood Mortuary.

He was killed on April 3rd during a training exercise near El Centro when his helicopter crashed.

Lance Cpl. Taylor J. Conrad, 1st Lt. Samuel D. Phillips and Capt. Samuel A. Schultz were also killed.

A memorial service has been scheduled on Tuesday at MCAS Miramar.