AW1 Lloyd Edward Strand
HS-15  SH-3H
BUNO: Unknown
12/10/85
Hometown: Unknown
Crashed while executing night time free stream in the Indian Ocean off USS Independence (CV-62). During his short career, Lloyd was awarded the Navy/Marine Corps medal for duties as the Rescue Swimmer during the rescue of two Sailors who had fallen overboard in high seas.
Shipmates Comments:

AWC (Ret.) Jay Kirkner
" Outstanding LPO and shipmate! I learned a lot from Lloyd, he was an ASW God and excellent leader. He lived life to its fullest and still got the job done with outstanding results. I'm glad to have served with you . Party on, my friend!

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