Four U.S. Army soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash during a training mission in Washington State on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2025. Among the deceased was 39-year-old Andrew Kraus, the son of Mission BBQ co-founder Bill Kraus. The announcement was made via a statement on X (formerly Twitter) by Franklin Graham."Our deepest sympathy to [@MissionBBQ](https://twitter.com/MissionBBQ) co-founder Bill Kraus and the entire family," Graham stated, expressing his appreciation for the family's patriotism and support of the military. The helicopter crash occurred during a training mission in Washington State. Graham requested prayers for the Kraus family and the loved ones of the three other service members who perished in the "tragic accident." The context of the specific training mission or the exact location within Washington State was not immediately detailed. The incident was reported on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2025, aligning with the reporting window's timeframe. This report is based on a statement from Franklin Graham, shared on X, and a report from cvillerightnow.com. The previous reporting period included a mixed bag of events, such as the recovery of a young girl in Minneapolis following a school shooting, an Amazon driver confronting Pro-Palestine protesters in New York City, and Ryan Routh being found guilty of attempting to assassinate President Trump before attempting self-harm. None of these prior events are directly related to the helicopter crash reported in Washington State.
