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Services Held for Texas Newlyweds Killed in Helicopter Crash

The couple's helicopter crashed Nov. 3

Services have been held for Texas newlyweds who died when the helicopter transporting them to an airport to start their honeymoon crashed into a rugged hill.

The crash happened just hours after William Troy Byler and Bailee Raye Ackerman Byler, both 24, exchanged vows Nov. 3 at the Byler family ranch near Uvalde.

The newlyweds were bound San Antonio International Airport when the chopper crashed about 15 miles from the departure site. The pilot also died.

A service was held Thursday in Vidor, 15 miles from Orangefield, where the bride was from. A second service was Friday in Bellville, where the groom has family. Plans also included a graveside service at the Byler family cemetery at the ranch.

Investigators are trying to determine what caused the crash.

Copyright AP - Associated Press
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