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School counselor, veteran killed in Alaska plane crash was en route to pick up students for college visits

A beloved school counselor was killed on a small plane, but was initially on his way to pick up students for a “university tour” before crashing on sea ice in Alaska.

Carol Mendiola Moores, 48 ​​- one of the 10 victims on last week's fateful Bering flight – is a school counselor at Unalakreet School in Alaska, who took a university tour with Juneau and Anchor “I was on my way to pick up my students to do it.” When the plane crashes, Funding Page It was revealed by his son Aaron Moores.

The mother of two was a US military veteran and was from San Antonio, Texas. Her son, who described her as “educator, leader and community leader,” shared plans for her family to bury her in Lone Star State.

Carol Mendiola Moores was one of the victims killed in last week's crash of an Alaska plane. Unalakleet School / Facebook

“My father, Rodney, my brother, Hunter, and I will travel three times across the country to recover, take care of her and serve her in San Antonio,” he said.

“We do this because she deserves the best and always wanted to be buried with a fellow service member in San Antonio, Texas.”

A heartfelt tribute posted to Unalakleet School's Facebook Pagethey shared that Moore “exposed to the lives of everyone at our school.”

“She was a keystone in our business. She worked in every classroom and worked with every individual. She spent most of her lunch with students, almost every weekend. They supported the students' activities,” the school wrote.

“There are no words sufficient to express the magnitude of the loss or respect her many contributions to the Wolfpack. We will be grateful for all the support of our community and local communities, with your patriots and prayers. Thank you. Carol will be a member of the Wolf Pack, who will be in forever in loving memories.”

The school also wanted her “contagious smile, cheerful attitude and pitching anytime, anywhere,” Alaska mentor teacher Lean Ryan, who worked at the school “always this year,” to crash. It needs to be made clear.”

Alaska mentor teacher Lyan Ryan was also killed when he crashed. Unalakleet School / Facebook

Teri Paniptchuk, an official at Unalakleet's school, explained in more detail how Moore surpassed all his students.

“She always made sure our kids were caring,” Paniptchuk said. Alaska Public Media.

“If necessary, she'll be there right away if the kids are struggling. Carol is something we'll never forget.”

According to the tribute, Moore graduated from San Antonio's Incarnation Ward High School in 1994. Facebook Posts By school.

This photo, provided by the US Coast Guard on Friday, February 7, 2025, shows a small commuter plane crashed in western Alaska in a flight bound by the Gnome hub community. AP

“Her life was one of her services to her family, her students and her community,” a school official wrote.

“As a school counselor in Unalakreet, Alaska, she is a testament to their unwavering commitment to the future on her way to school.”

The Army Veterinarian also taught art at Memorial High School in Texas from 2007 to 2012 and was a counselor for the Harlandare Independent School District. San Antonio Express News.

Research is underway to determine what caused Alaska's most deadly crash in 25 years.

Cessna Caravan left the Arlanklait on Thursday at 2:37pm and headed for Gnome about 150 miles away.

Within an hour he lost contact with the officials.

Officials said the single-engine plane with maximum capacity had experienced “rapid losses” at about 3:18pm offshore at an altitude and speed of about 12 miles.

Rescue teams between the Alaska Troopers and the National Road Safety Board looked for the last known location of the aircraft before it disappeared.

Officials said the single-engine plane with maximum capacity had experienced “rapid losses” at about 3:18pm offshore at an elevation and speed of about 12 miles. Alaska news source

The wreckage was found Friday in a frigid, slimy water just 34 miles southwest of its destination.

Authorities said the bodies of all 10 victims had recovered to normal on Saturday.

The crash in Alaska was the third most major fatal aviation accident in the past two weeks.

American Airlines flight collided with the Army Blackhawk near Reagan National Airport in Virginia on January 29th, killing all 67 people on both aircraft.

Two days later, Medevac Jet crashed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, killing all six people on the flight, along with those on the ground.

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