The Military is investigating the loss of life of a Fort Leonard Wooden, Missouri, soldier who missed formation Monday and was later discovered lifeless.
Submit officers stated navy police initially issued a lacking particular person alert Monday for Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23, earlier than discovering the soldier lifeless.
“Sgt. Roque was a daughter, sister, pal and soldier who selected to serve our nation bravely and honorably,” Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck, head of each the Maneuver Assist Middle of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wooden, stated in an announcement Tuesday. “Her passing has prompted an amazing void all through our workforce, and whereas there are not any phrases to ease the ache, we proceed to offer care, sources and help to those that are affected throughout this troublesome time.”
Set up public affairs officers launched an announcement with particulars of Roque’s background and deferred additional remark to Military Prison Investigation Division.
Military CID is dealing with the case now and, in accordance with coverage, declines to touch upon ongoing investigations.
Initially from Ligonier, Indiana, Roque enlisted in 2020 and graduated primary coaching at Fort Leonard Wooden, in accordance with the assertion.
She served as a bridge crew member and mine canine handler with fifth Engineer Battalion’s K9 Detachment.
Roque’s awards and decorations embody the Military Commendation Medal, Nationwide Protection Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Military Service Ribbon.
Todd South has written about crime, courts, authorities and the navy for a number of publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written challenge on witness intimidation. Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq Conflict.
