Karen had studied neuroscience at UCSD, had been Rotary Scholar and excelled in academics in high school. Most recently she worked with 10 to 12 year olds at the Genuine Volleyball Club in Carlsbad. “Everybody who met Karen and spent any time with her, absolutely loved her,' said former employer Paul Crowe. I'm having too much fun.’ His first flight on an F-18 he made some crazy comment, ‘I’m flying an F-18’,” said Andy Reis.įriends say Karen Reis excelled on and off the volleyball court, first as a varsity player at UCSD and more recently as a coach for local club teams. “He says, ‘I don't know why they pay me for this. Reis joined after completing a ROTC program at the University of New Mexico in 2008.ĭavid Reis trained at MCAS Miramar. Reeves joined the Navy in 2008 after completing a ROTC program at Penn State University, according to Navy officials. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.' Reeves and those affected by this tragedy. 'We are committed to supporting the families of Lt. Robert Brodie, VMFAT-101 commanding officer. 'Our condolences go out to the families, friends, fellow service members and Coronado community during this time of mourning 'said Lt. Both were awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Reeves and David Reis were F/A-18 pilots assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, Third Marine Aircraft Wing, according to base officials. He drove an old army truck and used to take his motorcycles out to the desert. When they searched, they found a 54-year-old man who was overdosing and had self-inflicted wounds in the basement.īassett did not explain what those wounds were from but said that a gun was not involved.Next-door neighbor, Don Hubbard, said Reeves moved into the home on Park Place over the summer. Inside the home, police found Matthews dead and the boy bound in a closet. Always friendly, whether it was midnight, 5 a.m., whatever time it was when he was here, Jim was always that guy, that friendly guy, the guy who would stick his neck out for you and say ‘Hey, if you need some help, you need anything, I’m the guy to come to.'' 'Always willing to sit down and talk to you.

'One of the nicest guys you ever want to meet,' Ortiz said. Our thoughts and our prayers go out Jim's family and friends.'Ĭo-anchor Tony Ortiz said Matthews was always the guy who would 'stick his neck out for you' and spoke about his friendly nature. There have been many tears shed in our newsroom this afternoon. He loved delivering the latest news to his listeners every night. He was a consummate professional and was dedicated to WWJ and the broadcasting industry. 'He would often talk to co-workers about his children, his love for them, and their adventures at school. As you heard Jim's girlfriend and two children are hospitalized. 'Our overnight news anchor Jim Matthews was killed this afternoon in Chesterfield Township.

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