Christopher P. Dona named as Army Ranger killed in parachute mishap

Jun 16, 2013 - 09:09
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Christopher P. Dona named as Army Ranger killed in parachute mishap
Accident: Pfc. Christopher P. Dona. The U.S. Army Ranger killed in an apparent parachuting mishap

The U.S. Army has identified a Ranger who died in an apparent parachuting mishap as a 21-year-old from Massachusetts.

Pfc. Christopher P. Dona was found dead Thursday with parachute cords wrapped around his neck during a training exercise at Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia.

It was not immediately clear what caused the fatality. Army officials said they are investigating the incident.

The combat veteran was a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment based at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. Lt. Col. Robert Harman called Dona an excellent Ranger "who consistently displayed great courage and strength - a true warrior."

Dona was from Dudley, Mass. He retued from his first deployment to Afghanistan last month.

Accident: Pfc. Christopher P. Dona. The U.S. Army Ranger killed in an apparent parachuting mishap

Accident: Pfc. Christopher P. Dona. The U.S. Army Ranger killed in an apparent parachuting mishap

 

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling