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Another story to celebrate #MemorialDay
Miroslav Zilberman – My carrier qualification class called him “Zilby”, although his callsign was changed later on. Zilby’s family immigrated from Kiev, Ukraine to Ohio when he was a child. He enlisted in the Navy after high school.
Miroslav Zilberman – My carrier qualification class called him “Zilby”, although his callsign was changed later on. Zilby’s family immigrated from Kiev, Ukraine to Ohio when he was a child. He enlisted in the Navy after high school.
Zilby and I trained in the same small class to qualify to land on aircraft carriers. I remember his smile, and his laugh. He was very thankful for the opportunity to serve. He loved country and family. Was the kindest guy in my class, probably the nicest in the entire squadron. 
In 2010 Zilby was returning to the carrier USS Eisenhower from a mission in Afghanistan. His E-2C Hawkeye aircraft failed due to mechanical problems. He ordered the other 3 crewmembers to bailout and flew the aircraft long enough so they could safely egress, which they did.
Zilby did not make it out, and his aircraft crashed at sea in the Arabian Gulf. His body was never recovered. #HonorTheFallen
