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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways An off-duty U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot was found dead in Honduras on Saturday, according to a Joint Task Force-Bravo release. 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, 25, of Cibolo, Texas, was off base on a liberty pass when his body was found in Comayagua, a city in west-central Honduras. Parisano was assigned to 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment, at Soto Cano Air Base. 'It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts; we acknowledge the passing of Lieutenant Marciano Parisano,' said U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder, Joint Task Force-Bravo commander, in the release. 'He served our unit and mission here at Soto Cano Air Base with dignity, pride and courage.' An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Parisano's death is ongoing, officials said. Army adjusts tracker policy following fatal DC Black Hawk collision Local authorities have ruled out robbery as a contributing factor, according to Spanish newspaper El País. After Parisano's body was found, authorities scoured the area for two hours and located a partially destroyed cell phone purportedly owned by Parisano. The cell phone showed signs of potential fire damage, El País reported. 'As a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with the 228 Aviation Regiment, [Parisano's] contribution to our team is immeasurable,' Alder said. 'He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him and serve with him. The command team extends our deepest condolences to 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano's family, friends and loved ones. We stand with you in this time of grief. One soldier lost is one too many.'
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Daily Mail
US Army Blackhawk pilot Marciano Parisano found dead on riverbank in Honduras five miles from military base
A US Army Blackhawk pilot was found dead on a riverbank near his military base in Honduras. The body of Lt. Marciano Parisano, 25, was discovered on the Chiquito River in Comatagua on Saturday, about five miles from where he was stationed at Soto Cano Air Base, the Honduran National Police said. Police canvassed the area and recovered his cell phone, which had been damaged. Parisano, of Cibolo, Texas, was away from the base on a liberty pass at the time, according to the U.S. Embassy. 'It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we mourn the passing of Lieutenant Marciano Parisano,' U.S. Army Colonel Daniel Alder, Joint Task Force-Bravo Soto Cano commander, said in a statement. 'He served our unit and the mission at Soto Cano Air Base with honor, pride, and courage. 'He will be deeply missed by all of us who had the privilege of knowing him and serving alongside him,' Alder added. 'The command team extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. 'We share their grief at this difficult time. The loss of a soldier is always an irreparable tragedy.' Parisano graduated from West Point in 2023 and then trained as a pilot at Alabama's Fort Novosel.
The Herald Scotland
07-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
US Amy Black Hawk pilot found dead on Honduras riverbank
The South Texas native's body was found while he was on leave away from the Comayagua base, according to the U.S. Embassy. "It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we mourn the passing of Lieutenant Marciano Parisano. He served our unit and the mission at Soto Cano Air Base with honor, pride, and courage," U.S. Army Colonel Daniel Alder said in a news release. "His contribution to our team was invaluable." The circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated by Honduran National Police, the U.S. Embassy in Honduras and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Department. Who was Marciano Parisano? Marciano Parisano was a 25-year-old U.S. Army soldier from Cibolo, Texas. He graduated in the top percentage of his class at Steele High School, part of the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District, according to Texas news station KENS. In May 2023, he graduated from the United States Military Academy West Point after leading several student organizations. He served as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot with the 228th Aviation Regiment, the U.S. Embassy confirmed. "He will be deeply missed by all of us who had the privilege of knowing him and serving alongside him," Alder said in a news release. "The command team extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. We share their grief during this difficult time. The loss of a Soldier is always an irreparable tragedy."
USA Today
07-05-2025
- USA Today
Off-duty US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead on Honduras riverbank
Off-duty US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead on Honduras riverbank A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot was found dead on a riverbank in west-central Honduras several miles outside of an airbase over the weekend, officials confirmed. An investigation is currently underway into the death of 25-year-old 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, whose body was found on May 3 at around 2 p.m. local time in city of Comayagua, the Honduran National Police confirmed. The South Texas native's body was found while he was on leave away from the Comayagua base, according to the U.S. Embassy. "It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we mourn the passing of Lieutenant Marciano Parisano. He served our unit and the mission at Soto Cano Air Base with honor, pride, and courage," U.S. Army Colonel Daniel Alder said in a news release. "His contribution to our team was invaluable." The circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated by Honduran National Police, the U.S. Embassy in Honduras and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Department. Who was Marciano Parisano? Marciano Parisano was a 25-year-old U.S. Army soldier from Cibolo, Texas. He graduated in the top percentage of his class at Steele High School, part of the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District, according to Texas news station KENS. In May 2023, he graduated from the United States Military Academy West Point after leading several student organizations. He served as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot with the 228th Aviation Regiment, the U.S. Embassy confirmed. "He will be deeply missed by all of us who had the privilege of knowing him and serving alongside him," Alder said in a news release. "The command team extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. We share their grief during this difficult time. The loss of a Soldier is always an irreparable tragedy."
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras. 1st Lt. Marciano Parisano, a 25-year-old from Cibolo, Texas who was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment, was discovered deceased in Comayagua on Saturday, according to the Army. "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts; we acknowledge the passing of Lieutenant Marciano Parisano. He served our unit and mission here at Soto Cano Air Base with dignity, pride and courage," U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder, the commander of Joint Task Force-Bravo, said in a statement. "As a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with the 228 Aviation Regiment, his contribution to our team is immeasurable," Alder also said. "He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him and serve with him." TRUMP TO HOST MILITARY PARADE TO CELEBRATE ARMY'S 250th BIRTHDAY, HONOR ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS The Army said Parisano was on authorized leave "when his body was discovered." Read On The Fox News App "An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing," the Army also said. Stars and Stripes, citing Honduran newspaper El Heraldo, reported that Parisano's body was found on the banks of the Chiquito River. "The investigation into the cause of death is being led by the Honduran National Police in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Honduras and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Department," it also said. Faa Investigating After 'Green Laser' Flashed At Black Hawk Helicopter Officials said Parisano graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2023 and attended aviation training school in Alabama. "He earned the rank of 1st Lt., on November 27, 2024. Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras was his first duty station where he served as a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with the 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment," according to the Army. "His awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge [gold], Air Assault Badge, and Army Aviation 'wings.'" Original article source: US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
