05-24-2007, 21:57
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Staff Sgt. Charles Lee Glenn
RELEASE NUMBER: 070521-03
DATE POSTED: MAY 21, 2007
PRESS RELEASE : Special Forces Soldier Dies in Hospital
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 21, 2007) – An Army Special Forces Soldier died May 17 at Lower Keys Medical Center after losing consciousness during a training event at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School May 15.
Staff Sgt. Charles Lee Glenn, a Special Forces communications sergeant assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), was a student in the Combat Dive Qualification Course and was conducting pool drills prior to the incident.
Medics on site administered emergency first aid and the Soldier was transported to the LKMC at approximately 11:50 a.m., Tuesday, where the Soldier remained in critical condition until his death.
The Combat Dive Qualification Course is one of the most physically challenging school’s in the Army and all students must complete a thorough medical exam before attending.
The cause of death is undetermined pending autopsy results and is under investigation.
Glenn enlisted into the Army on June 17, 2003, and attended basic combat training and advanced individual training at Fort Benning, Ga. He then reported to Fort Bragg, N.C., for the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course in 2003. Glenn was selected for Special Forces training, and completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in 2005.
He reported to 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in December 2005, where he was assigned to a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha. He had recently completed a tour in Iraq before beginning the Combat Dive Qualification Course.
Glenn is survived by his wife Cheryl of Clarksville, Tenn., his mother Linda of Lincoln, Ala. and his sister Nita of Leeds, Ala.
SSG Glenn died while giving his all and attempting to better himself.
RIP Brother!
............MDW
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05-24-2007, 22:05
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Repose En Paix SSG.
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05-24-2007, 22:15
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RIP SSG Glenn
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05-24-2007, 22:18
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I remember him.
RIP, Sergeant.
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05-24-2007, 22:25
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Not good. Rest in peace SSG.
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05-24-2007, 22:27
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Rest in peace SSG Glenn
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