Naval midshipman dies -- 2nd Naval Academy student death in two months

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Naval midshipman dies — 2nd Naval Academy student death in two months

Jessica Kronzer | [e-mail]

July 18, 2022, 8:22 AM

A midshipman was found dead at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on Sunday morning — marking the second student death in two months, according to the academy. ... The midshipman’s identity is being withheld while the family is notified, but is expected to be released sometime on Monday. ... Though the midshipman’s cause of death wasn’t shared, the academy said in a news release that foul play isn’t suspected.

“The Naval Academy is supporting the midshipman’s family, friends, and loved ones during this time of grief,” a statement from the Naval Academy said. “Counseling services and support are available to midshipmen, faculty, and staff through chains of command, our chaplains, and the Midshipmen Development Center.”

Last month, Midshipman Taylor Connors, 24, of Utah, died with his family at his bedside in Philadelphia on June 7, according to the Naval Academy. ... No foul play was suspected in Connors’ death, the school said.

Connors held the rank of group commander and was responsible for over 250 midshipmen. He also played soccer and was a member of the National Honor Society and a Boy Scout. He enlisted in 2016 and reported to Annapolis in June 2019.

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[FBaggins]

1. Two weeks into Plebe Summer

Last edited Mon Jul 18, 2022, 03:11 PM - Edit history (1)

Can be rough (though Bancroft Hall now has air conditioning). It's still hundreds of recent highschool graduates getting their first introduction to military life.

Of course - Sunday morning wouldn't be a five-mile run in the heat/humidity.

On edit - It was a 2nd class midshipman. Not only not related to plebe summer... but not even really at the academy. He was on a semester exchange program at Chile's naval academy. Slipped and fell over a waterfall.

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2. Repugs are saying it was the vaccine.

Of course they say that about any death that isn’t a car wreck. Kinda gross to be that disrespectful.

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3. Our editors have updated the story. Thanks for reaching out.

Our editors have updated the story. Thanks for reaching out.

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