Naval Academy mourns tragic death of midshipman

Requiescat in pace.

I was recently speaking with a Classmate of mine about this tragic news. Deaths at USNA, and the other Service Academies are not unheard of...but it is unavoidably disturbing when it occurs twice in such a short period of time, and for apparently ambiguous reasons. I have my own thoughts, most of which I will not share, out of respect for the families. I will say that irrespective of the rumors, scandals, and other bilge-water talk...the vast majority of these officer candidates are hardworking, dedicated, and driven. I've been through worse since, but it remains four years of my life I'd prefer not to have to repeat...and that I'm eternally grateful I completed, against even odds to the contrary.

Rest in Peace