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Raleigh, NC – Captain Rebecca Lobac of the US Army died when an American airline commercial aircraft and a black hawk helicopter collided with Washington DC on 29 January.
Eva Rough recalled memories with his childhood friend, Lobac, a Durham native.
“Here one of us is together in chorus. You can see that he is there. He is me, “Rough said.
After the photo, photo Rough shared two friends’ childhood.
“We sing something together. We went to ‘The Natacker’ very often. He is there and me in the front, “Rough said.
Lobac is remembered as a loving daughter and a wonderful friend.
Rebecca Lobac (13) was a dedicated athlete who always gave him the best. (Courtesy Eva Rough)
Lobac, the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter, was identified as one of the victims in the accident.
“I was in shock,” said Rough.
Rough heard about the tragedy while watching the news.
At that moment, he said that his friend’s memories immediately started filling their heads.
She remembers that she was playing dress up and tea parties together and was going to high school and was forming a basketball team.
Raf said that Lobac was always dedicated, firm and disciplined what he did.
“She will go and she would practice with the team of people as she appreciated its challenge. She was able to catch herself with her,” Rough said.
Rough remembers him as a lovely person.
“She was a friend who never, never removes anyone. She was unintelligent, she was a funny, she was charismatic, she was inclined, ”Raf said.
Raf said that she would always remember the positive energy she had displayed, and said she was lucky that she was kept as a friend.
“To know that I was a part of his life. This is really an honor. Honestly, “Rough said.
The last time when two women spoke, in 2014, her high school was around her graduation, but Rough said she wanted her to be more connected.
Many people took on social media to remember Lobac.
He served as an aviation officer in the army from July 2019 to January 2025.
Lobac prizes include Army’s praise medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
