A U.S. soldier who is presumed dead in a helicopter crash off the coast of Yemen is from Tucson, according to Senator John McCain.
The Department of Defense identified Army Staff Sgt. Emil Rivera-Lopez as the soldier who went missing after the August 25 incident.
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Cindy & I send our condolences & heartfelt prayers to the friends & family of SSgt Rivera-Lopez of #Tucson. RIP. https://t.co/PkrGM6G7Gr
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 2, 2017
