Bluehawk Posted June 8, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 8, 2019 https://www.stripes.com/west-point-training-accident-victim-christopher-morgan-was-law-student-wrestler-1.585081"Christopher J. Morgan was identified Friday as the cadet killed in the military vehicle accident that also injured more than 20 other cadets and soldiers. The U.S. Military Academy announced Morgan, part of the class of 2020, was killed Thursday when the military vehicle that he was traveling in rolled over en route to a land navigation training site at about 6:45 a.m. Two soldiers were transporting 20 cadets to participate in normal military training, Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams, the superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, said Thursday during a news conference. Morgan, 22, died at the scene of the accident from his injuries, according to a West Point news release. The incident occurred near the Camp Natural Bridge training site, which is about 8 miles from the West Point campus. Williams said it was “not common for these vehicles to turn over” and described the area where the accident happened as rough, hilly terrain. A native of West Orange, New Jersey, Morgan was studying law at the academy, according to West Point. He was also a recruited athlete as part of the Army wrestling team..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted June 8, 2019 Share #2 Posted June 8, 2019 Rest in Peace young man.. Your life was taken too soon.. Condolences to his family.. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted June 9, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 9, 2019 R.I.P. Soldier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 11, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 11, 2019 Cadet Gray Forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted June 13, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2019 And May God Hold Him In The Palm Of His Hand RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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