Major Jay Thomas Aubin, USMC of Maine who died March 20, 2003 when the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter he was flying crashed while conducting operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Aubin was promoted posthumously to Major. He was a member of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Major Aubin, age 36, grew up in Skowhegan. His mother now lives in Winslow. A memorial service was held in Winslow March 29th, 2003. Family and friends attended the service at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church. The service was followed by a 21 gun salute on the church grounds.
Online News Articles:
"Marine from Maine is killed in Kuwait". MaineToday.com. 22 March, 2003.
"Widow of Maine Marine: 'He is a hero'". Press Herald. 27 March 03.
"Fallen Pilot Honored At Service". Press Herald. 30 March 03.
"Memorial for MAJ Aubin." MaineToday.com. 30 March 03.
"Skowhegan to award Aubin scholarship". MaineToday.com. Apr 29, 2003.
"Hundreds mourn fallen Marine". The Maine Support Our Troops Journal. 30 March 2003.
"Mother of son slain last year offers hope, wisdom". Kennebec Journal Online, 24 Dec 2004.
January 19, 2007. "Governor gives medals to relatives of fallen troops". Kennebec Journal.
Other Websites Remembering MAJ Aubin:
In Memory. WGME.