Admin l Monday, August 03, 2020
PENTAGON, United States – The Department of Defense in the United States has announced the loss of eight marines and sailors. In a statement, Secretary of defense, Dr. Mark Esper said the eight marines and sailor died in the amphibious assault vehicle accident off the coast of San Clemente Island.
“Our prayers and condolences are with the family and friends of these brave young men”, he said.
The eight marines and sailors are
Lance Cpl. Guillermo S. Perez, 20, of New Braunfels, Texas
Pfc. Bryan J. Baltierra, 19, of Corona, California
Lance Cpl. Marco A. Barranco, 21, of Montebello, California
Pfc. Evan A. Bath, 19, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin
U.S. Navy Hospitalman Christopher Gnem, 22, of Stockton, California
Pfc. Jack Ryan Ostrovsky, 21, of Bend, Oregon
Cpl. Wesley A. Rodd, 23, of Harris, Texas
Lance Cpl. Chase D. Sweetwood, 19, of Portland, Oregon
Cpl. Cesar A. Villanueva, 21, of Riverside, California
According to him, their service, commitment and courage will always be remembered by the nation they served, adding that while the incident remains under investigation, he assured service members and their families that the department is committed to gathering all the facts, understanding exactly how this incident occurred, and preventing similar tragedies in the future.
