The United States Air Force Academy is mourning the loss of yet another cadet in the community – the third since the beginning of the year.
Cadet 2nd Class Jesse Fimian, 25, of Brookfield, Mass., was found dead Sunday night, according to news release from the USAFA. The cause of death is under investigation.
Brig. Gen. Paul D. Moga, the Commandant of Cadets, said Fimian entered the Academy via the Prep School after serving in the Massachusetts Air National Guard as an ammo troop. Denver 7+ Colorado News Latest Headlines | May 2, 11am Classes and training throughout the day were optional for cadets who needed that time to mourn, officials said. A full complement of support services including Academy chaplains, mental health professionals, leaders, and others were in place for cadets, faculty and staff.
In mid-January, 21-year-old Cadet 3rd Class Hunter Brown died on his way to class after suffering from a blood clot stemming from a rare foot injury he suffered weeks earlier, according to an El Paso County coroner’s report.
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