Lt. Cmdr. Che Barnes: Fallen Brother

Lieutenant Commander Che Barnes, who died in 2009 after the plane he was flying was struck by U.S. Marine Corps helicopters, is remembered by his two brothers for his passion for flying and saving lives. Barnes and his fellow Coasties and U.S. Marines died in the line of duty. This is Che's story.

Cast

Thaddeus Barsotti

as Thaddeus Barsotti

Freeman Barsotti

as Freeman Barsotti

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