A special forces paratrooper was reported missing yesterday after his mates said the last time they had seen him, he was deploying his reserve parachute when his main ‘chute failed. Stars & Stripes reports that his body was found last night;
The Mason County Sheriff’s Office reported that the soldier went missing near the community of Kamilche, south of Shelton. The base’s release said the operation occurred at about noon, and after a search of the area, the body was found at about 10 p.m.
JBLM identified the soldier as a member of the 1st Special Forces Group.
According to the release, an investigation into the incident is uderway. The name of the soldier will not be released until after next-of-kin is notified.
Because training for war can be as deadly as the war itself.
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15 responses to “JBLM paratrooper found dead”
Damn it! I hate to hear about this. Take him home St Michael.
Godspeed young Trooper.
No need for ‘chutes anymore, young trooper.
Fly home on eagle’s wings.
May your family find peace. You already have.
Damn! It’s dusty in here all of a sudden. Allergies. . . .
Rest In Peace, Warrior.
Rest in Peace, brother. Damn allergies.
Rest Well Warrior!!!!!!!
Prayers for the fallen and the family in this terrible time.
It ain’t ever easy, and it’s always dangerous. Soldiers like this persevere for the Republic even when there’s a muzzie “in chief”. Stay the course and Semper Fi.
Rest in peace my brother.
De Oppresso Liber
Hopefully his end was quick and relatively painless.
May this fallen Soldier rest in peace, and may God comfort his surviving family and friends.
RIP!
May the Good Lord comfort those left behind. See you in a while, Brother …
Rest in peace Trooper.
No doubt you landed at the gates of heaven.
St. Peter most probably said, “welcome Soldier, your friends here … come on in”.
May God bless and keep him and his family.
Rest in Peace! See you on the Final DZ at chute turn in.