(LEX18) — It’s been nearly two weeks since a UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, just minutes after takeoff — killing 14 people, including an employee at Grade A Auto Parts.

Among the victims was 52-year-old John Loucks, a heavy-equipment operator who had worked at Grade A Auto Parts for nearly 20 years.

Grade A Auto Parts owner, Sean Garber, released a statement about John.

“Instrumental in helping build the company, even when they couldn't afford heavy equipment. A pivotal part in what Grade A became, and an important part of Grade A."

Sean Garber, Grade A Auto Parts owner

His younger half-sister, Michelle Loucks, is remembering the brother she didn’t meet until she was a teenager — but who quickly became an important part of her life.

“John was my brother, no matter what. Did

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