The Marine Corps Times reports that Sergeant Major Timothy J. Rudd passed on Sunday while he was training in South Korea.
Sgt. Maj. Timothy J. Rudd’s death is being described as a “non-combat related incident,” according to a III MEF news release, which does not include any further information of how Rudd died. The matter is under investigation.
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Rudd completed boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in 1990 and later became a drill instructor with the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at the Marine Corps’ East Coast recruit depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, his biography said.
During his time on the drill field, Rudd served as a senior drill instructor, rappel master, event leader for the Crucible and he ran the command operations center for the Crucible, the biography said.
He deployed to Afghanistan in May 2006 as part of a Mobile Training Team. In December 2007, Rudd was frocked to first sergeant and then deployed to Ramadi, Iraq. After being frocked to sergeant major, he deployed to Afghanistan again in January 2012.
God’s peace upon you and yours, SgtMaj.
Rest well.
Semper Fi, Sergeant Major.
RIP SGTMAJ Rudd…
SEMPER FI!
Rest in Peace, Sergeant Major. Fair winds and following seas in your afterlife.
Rest in peace SgtMaj. Semper Fidelis
What was the cause of death? Natural or enemy?
Rest in Peace, Marine.
One of the finest Marines I ever met. He had it all. Dedicated, loyal, exemplary, stellar, all these words come to mind. He lived His life as an example to all, and set the standard high. He loved his family, his Corps, his life. Heart breaking, simply heartbreaking.
I served with Rudd on the USS Independence in the early 90’s. Don’t remember much about him, but it’s still a bit eerie to hear of his passing.
Semper Fi SgtMaj.