Tribute for Lt. Col. Morris Fontenot held in Longmeadow, Mass.

The community of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, turned out Saturday to honor one of their own. Lt. Colonel Morris Fontenot, 41, was killed Wednesday morning when his F-15C Eagle slammed into a mountainside in western Augusta County, Virginia. He had reported an emergency situation five minutes before the crash.

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Photos: Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park

Skyland Resort stands at the highest point along the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. While up there last week, I took photos of the resort's buildings and views, and included a bit of history about this beautiful escape from the city. Read more at Skyland Resort ... Shenandoah National Park.

Pilot killed in Virginia identified as Lt. Col. Morris Fontenot Jr.

Read complete details of the identity of the pilot (with photo) killed in Wednesday's crash of a Massachusetts Air National Guard fighter jet in the mountains of western Augusta County, Virginia, at LynnRMitchell.com (see Day 3: Air National Guard pilot killed in Virginia crash identified).