I don't remember the date, but when Major Morgan and SP4 Demello crashsed at Gia Ray Mtn flying 61-2715, I was the 73rd Avn Co duty Officer.  The accident happened late at night when, then Captain Morgan, and his TO SP4 Demello were on an IR mission. The weather was just terrible, but Captain Morgan was a dedicated aviator and persisted in completing his mission.  I noticed that he was overdue back to Vung Tau and inquires were made.  It was reported by a military unit in the area of Gia Ray that a loud explosion was heard toward the direction of the Mountain.  Search and rescue could not be initiated that night due to the adverse weather conditions.  The next morning when the fog and clouds lifted off the mountain search and rescue found the crashed mohawk approximately 150 below the crest of the mountain.  The aircraft was destroyed and Captain Morgan was able to eject but was killed in the attempt.  SP4 Demello (the best I can remember) went in with the aircraft and perished.  Both were really great people and professional soldiers.

Chuck Noble