Memorial scheduled for fallen Marine

A memorial service for Lance Cpl. Ty Hart has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Stayton High School, the family announced Monday.

Hart, a Stayton graduate and former student athlete, was one of the 12 Marines who died Jan. 14 when two helicopters crashed during training exercises in Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Hanna, parents, Trina and Mike, and brothers, Greg and Alan.

The public is welcome to attend the service, which will be held in the school’s gymnasium, at 757 W Locust St., in Stayton.

Memorial honors 12 Marines killed in helicopter crash

On Monday, Gov. Kate Brown ordered all flags at public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the date of his memorial service in honor of Hart.

“Lance Corporal Ty Hart represents the best of Oregon,” Brown said. “I ask all Oregonians to keep Ty’s family and friends in their thoughts. His legacy of service and sacrifice is a reminder of the risks our military members take daily to preserve all that we hold dear.”

A memorial fund has been established in Ty Hart’s name online at www.gofundme.com/tyhart. The fund will support Stayton High School athletes who may need help with fees or equipment necessary to participate in sports.