Brendan Looney Helicopter Crash Story, Where Is His Wife Amy Looney Heffernan?

Brendan Looney was a U.S military veteran who lost his life in Afghanistan due to helicopter crash in 2010.

America has lost lots of brave soldiers around the world and Brendan Looney is one of them.

Working for the world peace, America has deployed huge numbers of armies in several nations but the families of the armies have paid the price of the inhumane war around the world.

Brendan Looney was also a believer of peace who joined the NAVY to serve his country and he did for every last second of his life.

The young soldier was returned back to his home on a casket following a massive helicopter crash on Afghanistan which took lives of 9 soldiers.

We look back at the devastating incident and honor his legacy remembering him.

The Story Of Brendan Looney Helicopter Crash

Brendan Looney died from a helicopter crash on September 21, 2010.

He was deployed as the Alpha Platoon Assistant Officer in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Looney took his final breath on his 59th mission while conducting combat operations in Zabul, Afghanistan.

Ayatalah village saw the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash along with the dead bodies of fallen heroes Brendan Looney, Robert F. Baldwin, Marvin R. Calhoun Jr., Jonah D. McClellan, David B. McLendon, Denis C. Miranda, Joshua D. Powell, Adam O, Smith, and Matthew G. Wagstaff.

Looney (29) was a passenger during the combat operation.

Brendan Looney Wikipedia Bio

Brendan Looney was a Navy SEAL and a former Naval Academy graduate.

He was a three-time letter-winner in lacrosse at the Naval Academy but prior to his achievement in lacrosse, he was a keen football player.

Completed his high school from DeMatha Catholic High School, Looney was assigned with Commander Naval Forces Korea after his graduation from Naval Academy.

He was selected as ‘Honorman’ of class 265 following his toughness, hard work, and leadership in SEAL training.

Looney was described as a skilled operator, protective brother, and faithful husband. He was considered to be the best person.

He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Arlington County.

Brendan Looney Family Details

Brendan Looney was born to his parents Kevin Looney and Maureen Looney.

He was welcomed by Looney family on the 24th of February, 1981 in Silver Spring, Southern Maryland.

Brendan was the eldest child of Kevin and Maureen. His younger brothers are Stephen Looney and Billy Looney.

He was survived by his sisters as well who are named Bridget, Erin, and Kellie.

Meet Brendan Looney Wife

Brendan Looney had married his five-year long girlfriend Amy Hastings.

He left Amy three days after their wedding t as he was deployed to accompany his mates in Iraq.

Later, he was re-deployed in Afghanistan which resulted into a heart-breaking incident.

The George Washington University graduate Amy Looney Heffernan is now married to a Marine Corps veteran and is a mom of 2 pet dogs.

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