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Capt. Roger Crane

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June 3, 2019

Capt. Roger Crane
Group 4
Georgia Wing

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In Memoriam: Roger H. Crane
SER-GA-122 – Group IV

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a fellow CAP member, Capt Roger H. Crane, SER GA-122. Capt Crane joined CAP in March 2007 and is a well-known, highly regarded pilot and certified flight instructor. He and his wife, Dolly, have their home in Bluffton, South Carolina.

He was involved in a single-aircraft crash in St. Simons Island, Georgia, on 25 May 2019. He was engaged in a private flight in his personally owned Cessna 182 when it went down in a wooded area on the northern part of the island at approximately 0925.

The FAA and NTSB are currently investigating the incident, along with authorities in Glynn County, Georgia. Please be advised that this was not a CAP mission.

People who know Capt Crane commented on his love of flying and his dedication to aviation excellence. He was an outstanding mentor to many members of this organization. Capt Crane holds an extensive number of CAP qualifications, including mission pilot, transport mission pilot, mission check pilot, instructor pilot, orientation pilot and instrument pilot. He is also a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFI-I). He also has served as Logistics Officer, Operations Officer, and Standardization/Evaluation Officer for GA-122.

We ask that you keep Capt Crane's family, friends, and CAP colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Andrea Van Buren
Commander at Georgia Wing, Civil Air Patrol

Article:

https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article230874659.html
Greg Putnam, Lt. Col., CAP

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OBITUARY

Roger Harrison Crane, age 80, of Bluffton, SC passed away on May 25, 2019 as the result of an airplane crash in a wooded area over Sinclair Plantation, St. Simons Island, GA as he traveled from Savannah to St. Simons Island.   Piloting his Cessna C182 was his passion.

Mr. Crane was born in Pasadena, CA on January 21, 1939 to the late Matthias Harrison Crane and Helen Olive Branson Crane.  He joined the United States Navy after graduating from school.

Mr. Crane met his beloved wife of 31 years, Carmella 'Dolly' Crane in Los Angeles.  He was a decorated Police Officer and retired as Sergeant from the Los Angeles Police Department.  In 1991 Mr. Crane and his wife moved to Bluffton.

In addition to his wife, 'Dolly', Mr. Crane is survived by his sons, Michael Crane (Dorsey) of San Antonio, TX, Kenneth Crane of Winter Garden, FL and Samuel LaFata (Carolyn) of Los Angeles, CA; his sister, Diane H. Skannel of Lancaster, CA and grandchildren, Samantha Lafata, John LaFata, Christopher Crane, Kristina Crane and Shawna Crane.
Greg Putnam, Lt. Col., CAP