Capt. John J. Sax, who is the son of former MLB All-Star Steve Sax, was one of five Marines killed during routine training after an MV-22 Osprey crashed in Glamis, California, on Wednesday.
3rd Marine Aircraft WingCapt. John J. Sax, 33, of Placer, California, an MV-22B Pilot.<br> <br>Lance Cpl. Evan A. Strickland, 19, of Valencia, New Mexico, a Tiltrotor Crew Chief. <br><br>The cause of this crash is currently under investigation. <br><br>(Part 3) <a href="https://t.co/bXVidhQHDz">pic.twitter.com/bXVidhQHDz</a>
Steve Sax issued a statement following the news of his son's death (h/t CBS Los Angeles):
"It is with complete devastation that I announce that my precious son, Johnny was one of the five US Marines that perished on Wednesday, June 8, in the Osprey Military crash near San Diego.