Having watched tower and radar footage while listening to audio and while working on navy H60s and being well aware of their capabilities, I feel the controller did the absolute best in this situation, and requesting they turn BEHIND the CRJ after having approved visual sep was the right call, here.
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The stress was so intense that most days he couldn't wind down after his shift. He needed at least a week to truly relax. He was a nice guy.
He died young of a heart attack.