SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — American Airlines flight 5342 First Officer Sam Lilley is among the crew posthumously honored by subsidiary PSA Airlines.
Lilley, a Richmond Hill-native who perished on the fatal flight the night of Jan. 29, received the Honorary Captain Upgrade, the airline announced on Sunday, Feb. 9.
Each member of the crew received the PSA Honorary President’s Award. Each award will be given to the families of the fallen crew.
Lilley went to Richmond Hill High School and graduated from Georgia Southern University.
A public memorial to Lilley will be held at the Fine Arts Center of his alma matter on Saturday, Feb 15. at 11:00 a.m.