KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says a U.S. Marine Corps combat photographer from Illinois made “the ultimate sacrifice” while helping the people of Nepal.

Cpl. Sara A. Medina is among the eight dead who were aboard a Marine helicopter that crashed during a relief mission in the earthquake-hit country. Officials identified the victims Sunday.

Rauner says Medina’s dedication to serving and protecting others makes her a role model and “she will never be forgotten.”

Six Marines and two Nepalese soldiers lost their lives in the crash. The UH-1 “Huey” helicopter went missing Tuesday while delivering rice and tarps. The wreckage was found Friday following days of searching in the mountains northeast of Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital. The cause of the crash has not been determined.

Governor Rauner has ordered all flags in Illinois to be flown at half staff on the day of and the two days leading up to Medina’s funeral.