They were dads. They were brothers. They were husbands. They have boys. They contributed significantly to the community in Southern Maryland as well.
Seven of the eight guys on Flight 5342 were returning from the same hunting trip as Fowl Plains, and they were from Southern Maryland.
Along for the ride were Tommy Clagget, Jonathan Boyd, Charles McDaniel, Steve Johnson, Mikey Stovall, Alexander Huffman, and Jesse Pitcher. Three additional travelers returned by car.
To assist, a number of GoFundMe pages have been established.
As further details about their lives and how to support their families become available, we will update this article.
All of the families impacted by this tragedy will share a single GoFundMe.
For the family of Dunkirk native Mikey Stovall, who was returning from that hunting trip in Kansas, AGoFundMeis was established. He is characterized as a kind, considerate man who always prioritizes the needs of others over his own. Mikey was frequently spotted at the baseball field instructing his son and his team, according to a Southern Maryland Youth Organization Facebook post.
To support Alex Huffman’s family, there is also a GoFundMe page. In addition, he was coming home to La Plata from the Kansas hunting expedition. He is characterized as someone who was always there for you when you needed him and as having an infectious laugh.
Charlie McDaniel was also on his way back from the hunting excursion in Kansas. To support his family, a fundraiser and Ameal train have been established.
Additionally, a train and fundraising have been organized for Thomas Clagett’s family.
Additionally, Steve Johnson was on Flight 5342. He was a passionate fisherman who even competed in the White Marlin Tournament. He lived in Waldorf. He belonged to the United Association of Steamfitters Local 602 along with others. A statement was released by the union.
Jonathan Boyd, a fellow union member, also went hunting with them. He leaves two sons and a wife behind. According to the GoFundMe, Jon is a cherished brother, friend, mentor, and a dedicated father.
On that hunting excursion, Jesse Pitcher from Lusby was also present. Jesse was newly married and a passionate outdoor enthusiast, according to Facebook posts about him. Jesse’s sister put up AGoFundMe for him.
Lusby native Robert Prewitt was also on Flight 5342. He was on his way back from a business trip. He was a Construction Superintendent at Kiewit Corporation AGoFundMe, which was established by Cheer Extreme Calvert, where his two younger children cheer. This is what his Facebook profile indicates.
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