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09-30-08, 05:03 AM
2nd ID soldier dies following boxing match
By Erik Slavin, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Wednesday, October 1, 2008
CAMP RED CLOUD, South Korea — A 2nd Infantry Division soldier died Saturday night following an on-post boxing tournament at Camp Casey.
Pfc. Jason Price, 21, was pronounced dead at 10:40 p.m. at the 121st Combat Support Hospital at Yongsan Garrison.
Price, of 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, Company C, fought Saturday at the Area I boxing championship tournament, sponsored by Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation, according to division officials.
Out of "abundant caution," 2nd ID personnel won’t be participating in any further boxing tournaments pending the investigation of Price’s death, said 2nd ID spokesman Maj. Vince Mitchell.
Typically, winners of Area I sports tournaments move on to 8th Army boxing championships and beyond.
MWR is reviewing its procedures but will wait for a final report before making a decision on whether to host further tournaments, a U.S. Forces Korea spokesman said Monday.
At 8:40 p.m., Price was rushed from the Hanson Field House to the Camp Casey Troop Medical Clinic and then airlifted to the hospital.
"We are deeply saddened by the death of Pfc. Price, and offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends," said Mitchell. "This outstanding warrior and his unselfish service to the 2nd Infantry Division will be truly missed."
Price, a native of Chester, W.Va., was wearing headgear during the fight, Mitchell said.
All boxers participating in the tournament were scheduled to have a medical exam and weigh-in earlier in the day. Mitchell said he could not release further details of the fight pending investigation of Price’s death and an autopsy by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner.
A memorial will be held for Price, although details remained pending Monday.
Ellie
By Erik Slavin, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Wednesday, October 1, 2008
CAMP RED CLOUD, South Korea — A 2nd Infantry Division soldier died Saturday night following an on-post boxing tournament at Camp Casey.
Pfc. Jason Price, 21, was pronounced dead at 10:40 p.m. at the 121st Combat Support Hospital at Yongsan Garrison.
Price, of 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, Company C, fought Saturday at the Area I boxing championship tournament, sponsored by Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation, according to division officials.
Out of "abundant caution," 2nd ID personnel won’t be participating in any further boxing tournaments pending the investigation of Price’s death, said 2nd ID spokesman Maj. Vince Mitchell.
Typically, winners of Area I sports tournaments move on to 8th Army boxing championships and beyond.
MWR is reviewing its procedures but will wait for a final report before making a decision on whether to host further tournaments, a U.S. Forces Korea spokesman said Monday.
At 8:40 p.m., Price was rushed from the Hanson Field House to the Camp Casey Troop Medical Clinic and then airlifted to the hospital.
"We are deeply saddened by the death of Pfc. Price, and offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends," said Mitchell. "This outstanding warrior and his unselfish service to the 2nd Infantry Division will be truly missed."
Price, a native of Chester, W.Va., was wearing headgear during the fight, Mitchell said.
All boxers participating in the tournament were scheduled to have a medical exam and weigh-in earlier in the day. Mitchell said he could not release further details of the fight pending investigation of Price’s death and an autopsy by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner.
A memorial will be held for Price, although details remained pending Monday.
Ellie