REDDING, Calif. - People will gather on Friday to honor the life of flight nurse Suzie Smith, who was tragically killed in a medical helicopter crash in Sacramento. Hundreds are expected to attend her celebration of life in Redding.

The memorial will take place at the Redding Civic Auditorium, featuring music from Smith's church, Valley Christian Family Church. Her husband, daughter, and pastor are expected to speak. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the celebration starting at 6 p.m.

On October 6, the REACH medical helicopter from Redding crashed onto Highway 50 in Sacramento after dropping off a patient at UC Davis Medical Center.

The two other crew members involved in the crash are recovering. REACH Air Medical Services said Pilot Chad Millward was released from the hospital in late O

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