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Slain sailor not bound, gagged or mutilated |
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Written by Navy Region Southwest
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(UPDATE) Navy: Slain sailor not bound, gagged or mutilated
Navy Region Southwest report
SAN DIEGO - The Navy expressed sadness over the loss of Seaman August Provost of Assault Craft Unit Five and sympathy for his family, friends and shipmates during a press conference in San Diego Friday. A spokesman also confirmed a suspect has been linked to the case and is in custody, and a full investigation continues to determine to the circumstances of Provost's apparent murder.
Provost's body was found early June 30 at an ACU 5 sentry post. He had been on duty at the post at the time of his death.
"Seaman Provost was an outstanding Sailor looking forward to a bright future, "said Capt. Matt Brown, director of public affairs for Navy Region Southwest. "He was also a son, a friend and a shipmate, and we all share the grief and this sense of loss."
Brown said the Navy is working closely with Provost's family in Houston, his hometown, to provide support and assistance, and grief counseling services have been made available for friends and shipmates at ACU 5.
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Last Updated on Friday, 03 July 2009 09:24 |
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