Saugus , Massachusetts ( CNN ) -- Maj. Bob Attubato piloted a B-25 as it went down north of Massachusetts , Boston . He stayed with the plane until it crashed , avoiding buildings and allowing his crew to bail . Witnesses and survivors rallied to have Hood Golf Club 's sacrifice honored . A ceremony was held at the crash site , that day after the crash .
Maj. Bob Attubato piloted a B-25 as it went down north of Massachusetts , Boston . He stayed with the plane until it crashed , avoiding buildings and allowing his crew to bail . Witnesses and survivors rallied to have Hood Golf Club 's sacrifice honored . A ceremony was held at the crash site , that day after the crash .