My name is Gary Stouffer and I am an active duty Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the United States Marine Corps. I joined the Marine Corps during my college days and have been in for 17 years now.
My name is Gary Stouffer and I am an active duty Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the United States Marine Corps. I joined the Marine Corps during my college days and have been in for 17 years now.
My name is SGT Joshua Michael, U.S. Army (Ret.) I've been married to Daylyn, my gorgeous wife, for 15 years. I have a son, Ryan (14) who also love to hunt with me and my daughter, Maci (7).
My name is SGT Joshua Michael, U.S. Army (Ret.) I've been married to Daylyn, my gorgeous wife, for 15 years. I have a son, Ryan (14) who also love to hunt with me and my daughter, Maci (7).
I am Sergeant Major William L. Lubbers of the United States Army. I've served 21 of my 24 years of service with Army Special Forces.
I am Sergeant Major William L. Lubbers of the United States Army. I've served 21 of my 24 years of service with Army Special Forces. I started my Special Forces career with 1st Special Forces Group where I served over eight years in Fort Lewis, Washington and Okinawa, Japan.
My name is Lawrence Boivin, and I retired from the Army after 24 years of active duty service to our great nation.
My name is Lawrence Boivin, and I retired from the Army after 24 years of active duty service to our great nation. I served the last 10 years of my military career within the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) where I was deployed to Iraq several times and once to Afghanistan.
For many of us the reality of Thursday's accident has begun to sink in. For others, however, the healing process may be a struggle of its own.
For many of us the reality of Thursday's accident has begun to sink in. For others, however, the healing process may be a struggle of its own. NewsWest 9 sat down with a local counselor who spent time with the veterans involved in the crash to find out what kind of an impact an event like this could have.
NewsWest 9 is continuing to follow the investigation into deadly train crash that killed four war veterans during a parade in Midland. We now know the name of the company who provided the truck carrying those
NewsWest 9 is continuing to follow the investigation into deadly train crash that killed four war veterans during a parade in Midland. We now know the name of the company who provided the truck carrying those veterans and their spouses on that tragic day.
A recent statement from the family of Army Sgt. Joshua Michael announced that a funeral for Sgt. Michael will be held here in Amarillo.
One of the four veterans killed in that tragic train accident in Midland on Thursday was Hereford native Army Sgt. Joshua Michael. A recent statement from the family announced that a funeral for Sgt. Michael will be held here in Amarillo.
As we wait for answers as to how this tragedy happened, the community is leaning on their faith to get through this hard time.
As we wait for answers as to how this tragedy happened, the community is leaning on their faith to get through this hard time. Another prayer vigil was held in downtown Midland on Saturday night and hundreds came out to remember the four heroes that were killed.
Staff Report NewsWest 9 One of the soldiers involved in Thursday's crash is now speaking out to NewsWest 9. Sergeant Shane Ladner spent 15 years in the army as a military police officer and with the
One of the soldiers involved in Thursday's crash is now speaking out to NewsWest 9. Sergeant Shane Ladner spent 15 years in the army as a military police officer and with the Georgia National Guard.
Staff Report NewsWest 9 We're hearing more from the lawyer who plans on representing several families in this case. Kevin Glasheen and Robert Pottroff will be teaming up to represent one of the victims
We're hearing more from the lawyer who plans on representing several families in this case. Kevin Glasheen and Robert Pottroff will be teaming up to represent one of the victims who was severely injured in the crash.
Residents of Midland and Odessa band together to help the train accident victims and their families.
Residents of Midland and Odessa band together to help the train accident victims and their families.
Federal investigators say the warning signals at a railroad crossing were activated before a parade float crossed the tracks in an accident that killed four veterans on Thursday. The National
Federal investigators say the warning signals at a railroad crossing were activated before a parade float crossed the tracks in an accident that killed four veterans on Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board held another news conference on Saturday afternoon to explain where they stand in the investigation.
One of the veterans killed in the tragic train accident in Midland on Thursday was a man born and raised right here in the Texas Panhandle, a Hereford native.
One of the veterans killed in the tragic train accident in Midland on Thursday was a man born and raised right here in the Texas Panhandle, a Hereford native.
MIDLAND- Continuing support has been pouring out from West Texans of this since the train tragedy. One Midland woman who is lending a big hand by opening up her home to complete strangers who have been
Continuing support has been pouring out from West Texans since the train tragedy. One Midland woman is lending a big hand by opening up her home to complete strangers who have been affected by this crash.
As you would expect, not only are the communities in the area showing their support, but also people from across the state and the nation. Perhaps one of the most important times during a military members career
As you would expect, not only are the communities in the area showing their support, but also people from across the state and the nation. Perhaps one of the most important times during a military members career is when they come home and Thursday was no different.
By Geena Martinez NewsWest 9 MIDLAND - As the community mourns the victims lost in the tragic train crash, thoughts and prayers are also being sent to those who survived. What was supposed to be a celebration
As the community mourns the victims lost in the tragic train crash, thoughts and prayers are also being sent to those who survived. What was supposed to be a celebration turned into a nightmare Thursday afternoon.
It's hard to even imagine the horror of seeing such a horrendous crash unfold before your eyes. Sadly, one woman saw the tragic turn of events unfold before her eyes, mere feet away from her.
It's hard to even imagine the horror of seeing such a horrendous crash unfold before your eyes. Sadly, one woman saw the tragic turn of events unfold before her eyes, mere feet away from her.
Staff Report NewsWest 9 MIDLAND - American flags were at half-staff throughout Midland on Friday in remembrance of the four veterans who died after a train hit their parade float. Midland Mayor Wes
American flags were at half-staff throughout Midland on Friday in remembrance of the four veterans who died after a train hit their parade float.
Staff Report NewsWest 9 MIDLAND - West Texans opened their hearts and wallets on Friday morning in support of the victims and families of Thursday's tragic accident. NewsWest 9 teamed up with our radio
West Texans opened their hearts and wallets on Friday morning in support of the victims and families of Thursday's tragic accident. NewsWest 9 teamed up with our radio station partner Town Square Media for the "Hearts for Heroes" fundraiser.
Staff Report NewsWest 9 MIDLAND - Some of those hardest hit emotionally by this are the first responders who arrived to what has been described as sheer chaos and panic. For those that worked on the
Some of those hardest hit emotionally by this are the first responders who arrived to what has been described as sheer chaos and panic. For those that worked on the front lines, it's a horrific scene they'll never forget.
