article_snippet: Griffin was born to be an Army aviator," said Chief Warrant Officer 5 Reggie Lane on Louisiana National Guard's website.
article_snippet: Griffin had a tremendous passion for flying.
article_snippet: Griffin, a resident of Delhi, is survived by Griffin wife and four children.
article_snippet: The Alexandria resident was known for Griffin outsized personality.
article_snippet: Griffin was more like a force of nature," said Maj.
article_snippet: Griffin huge heart touched the lives of all Griffin met.
article_snippet: Griffin commissioned as a warrant officer but went on to become an instructor pilot with more than 2,400 flight hours, including more than 700 combat hours.
article_snippet: 1st Class Brian Marquez called Griffin one of the most qualified crew chiefs in the National Guard, with more than 1,300 flight hours, including 377 combat hours.
article_snippet: Griffin was a subject matter expert in Griffin job," 1st Class Brian Marquez said.