24 April 2003
- February
- 14
5:18 am Memorial
Link: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/nathan-white.htm
24 April 2003:
Wife Akiko White and daughter Courtney stand with other family and friends during the funeral of Navy pilot Lieutenant Nathan White, 30, of Abiline,
Texas, at Arlington National Cemetery April 24, 2003. At far left is White's brother, Sergeant Josh White (R), who holds Nathan's sleeping son
Zachary. Nathan White was shot down by a patriot missile in a 'friendly fire' incident on April 2, 2003 during operations in Iraq
Akiki Ohata White, wife of Navy pilot Lt. Nathan White, and daughter,
Courtney, place their hands over their hearts during a graveside internment
ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday, April 24, 2003.
Navy pilot Lieutenant Nathan White of Mesa is laid to rest in at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday. His father, Dennis
Manning White (standing at center), gave the eulogy during the graveside ceremony. Nathan White, whose unit was
based in Japan, was killed by friendly fire April 2, 2003, when his F/A-18C Hornet was shot down by a U.S. Patriot missile over
Iraq. In addition to his father, Nathan White is also by survived his wife, Akiki Ohata White, and their daughter, Courtney.
Wife Akiko White holds the folded flag as daughter Courtney wipes tears during the funeral of Navy pilot Lieutenant
Nathan White, 30, of Texas, at Arlington National Cemetery, April 24, 2003. In addition, his wife and
daughter, White leaves behind son Austin (seated) and Zachary (sleeping), being held by White's brother, Sergeant Josh White (R).
Wife Akiko White and daughter Courtney touch the folded U.S. flag given to them during the funeral of Navy pilot
Lieutenant Nathan White, 30, of Texas, at Arlington National Cemetery, April 24, 2003. In addition to his wife and
daughter, White leaves behind son Austin (seated) and Zachry (sleeping), who is being held by White's brother, Sergeant Josh White.
Wife Akiko White holds the folded flag given to her, as daughter
Courtney wipes tears during the funeral of Navy pilot Lieutenant Nathan
White, 30, of Texas, at Arlington National Cemetery, April 24, 2003.
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