Fort Bragg soldier killed in pedestrian accident
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Fort Bragg soldier killed in pedestrian accident
Updated: December 12, 2022 at 1:56pm ET
A Fort Bragg soldier died in a pedestrian-related accident, according to Fort Bragg officials. Officials said Spc. John Michael DeLeon, 31, died Dec. 9 from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Spc. John Michael de Leon. John Michael served two years with his unit as a field medic,” said Col. Jon Harvey, 18th Field Artillery Brigade Commander. “He was a great part of our Steel family and his passing is felt by all of us.” Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this tragedy, especially as the holidays approach. “DeLeon, a native of San Antonio, Texas, was assigned to the 18th Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Battery. John Michael De Leon,” said HHB Commander Capt. Thomas Sujack. “As we mourn the loss of our teammate, we remember and respect him for being an outstanding father, husband, son, soldier and field doctor. We are forever honored to have him in our team for the past 2 years Team. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.” Spc. DeLeon enlisted as a field medic in November 2019. His awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal and Army Service Medal. De Leon is survived by his wife Heidi and two children. The exact circumstances of the accident are still under investigation, officials said. A memorial service will be held in honor of Spc. De Leon.top stories
A Fort Bragg soldier died in a pedestrian-related accident, according to Fort Bragg officials.
Officials said Spc. John Michael DeLeon, 31, died Dec. 9 from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Spc. John Michael de Leon. John Michael served two years with his unit as a field medic,” said Col. Jon Harvey, 18th Field Artillery Brigade Commander. “He was a great part of our Steel family and his passing is felt by all of us.” Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this tragedy, especially as the holidays approach. “
Specification DeLeon, a native of San Antonio, Texas, is assigned to the headquarters and headquarters battery of the 18th Field Artillery Brigade.
“Selfless, passionate, dedicated, great teammates are just a few characteristics that describe Spc. John Michael De Leon,” said HHB Commander Capt. Thomas Sujack. “As we mourn the loss of our teammate, we remember and respect him for being an outstanding father, husband, son, soldier and field doctor. We are forever honored to have him in our team for the past 2 years Team. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.”
Spec DeLeon enlisted in November 2019 as a field medic. His awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal and Army Service Medal.
Spec DeLeon is survived by wife Heidi and two children.
Officials said the circumstances of the accident are still under investigation. A memorial service will be held in honor of Spc. De Leon.
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