PA State Police Corporal Douglas Brigham (retired) Killed in Helicopter Crash - 10-17-12

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Helicopter crashes in southeast Pa., killing pilot

By JOANN LOVIGLIO Associated Press

Updated: 10/17/2012 12:38:23 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA—A fiery helicopter crash in Bucks County on Wednesday claimed the life of the pilot, a recently retired Pennsylvania state trooper who was a great-grandson of former President Herbert Hoover.

The helicopter went down in the woods and caught fire shortly after takeoff around 6:30 a.m., when emergency dispatchers said callers reported hearing an explosion.

State Police identified the pilot as Cpl. Doug Brigham, a 24-year veteran who retired early last year. Authorities said he also was a decorated pilot, a member of the local fire company that responded to his crash and the Tinicum Township Department of Emergency Management, and a volunteer for Patient Airlift Services.

RIP Doug, you will be missed by us all!

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Rest in peace.

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God Bless, rest in peace.

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Rest in peace.