Robert A. Jermyn, Sgt., USAF (Fallen)
October 12, 1960 – January 15, 1985

On 15 January 1985 an HH-53 helicopter, call sign Arris 01, from the 6594th Test Group crashed while attempting a shipboard rescue mission 540 miles north of Honolulu.

All seven crew members were killed:

Pilots
Capt. David D. Mason
Capt. Steve Pindzola
2Lt. Russell Ohl

Flight Engineers
SSgt Kyle D. Marshall
SSgt Daniel R. Reihman

Pararescuemen
SSgt John R. Gilbert
Sgt Robert A. Jermyn

The helicopter crashed when a main rotor blade broke creating an imbalance in the aircraft which caused the tail to break off while the helicopter hovered above the commercial ship, “Asian Beauty.”

Captain Mason had been married only a few days and returned early from his honeymoon to volunteer for the flight.

A memorial plaque in honor of the seven crew members is located in the yard of the chapel at Hickam Field. 
 
Inscription:
ONE WHO GAVE SO/THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE