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Air Force offensive lineman Hunter Brown dies at 21 after experiencing ‘medical emergency’ on his way to class: Team coach pays tribute to ‘pure joy’ as investigation opens
- The Air Force Academy has announced the death of Hunter Brown at age 21.
- The offensive lineman was on his way to class when he suffered a ‘medical emergency’
- An investigation has been launched into the ‘death on base involving a military man’
- His coach paid tribute to ‘pure joy’ Brown, who was ‘tough’ and ‘a hard worker’
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He Air Force Academy said Offensive lineman Hunter Brown died after experiencing a medical emergency as he left his dorm room for class Monday. He was 21 years old.
Brown was from Lake Charles, Louisiana. The third class of cadets played in games against Northern Iowa and Nevada during the 2022 season.
“It was a real pleasure coaching him and having him as a teammate,” football coach Troy Calhoun said in a statement released Tuesday. ‘He was tough, a hard worker, and no one selflessly went out of his way for others than Hunter. … We love our big brother, and our thoughts and prayers are with the amazing soul of Hunter and his family.’
Hunter Brown has died after suffering a ‘medical emergency’ after leaving his bedroom on Monday
Brown, pictured during his time with Barbe, was an offensive lineman in the Air Force.
First responders from the academy were called and attempted life-saving measures, according to the school. Officials from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations along with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office have secured the area and are conducting an investigation. The school said it is standard procedure for a death on base involving a military person.
Brown was working on a management major and a French minor.
Brig. Gen. Paul D. Moga, the cadet commander, addressed the cadet wing before school Tuesday to deliver the news.
“He leaves behind friends, grieving teammates, a grieving wing of cadets and a devastated family,” Moga told the cadets.
Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, superintendent of the Air Force Academy, said the school “mourns his loss, and our hearts and condolences go out to his family, his squadron and everyone touched by this incredible young man.”