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Hawthorne Army Depot Explosion Victims Obituary
The cause of the accident shortly before 10 p.m. PST, Monday is under investigation, officials said in a statement from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp LeJeune, N.C.
The injured were taken to area hospitals for treatment and further evaluation. A spokesman for Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, the area's major trauma hospital, couldn't immediately confirm how many people were being treated there. A nursing supervisor at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center said her hospital hadn't taken patients from the incident.
"We send our prayers and condolences to the families of Marines involved in this tragic incident. We remain focused on ensuring that they are supported through this difficult time," said the force's commander, Maj. Gen. Raymond C. Fox. "We mourn their loss, and it is with heavy hearts we remember their courage and sacrifice."
The identities of those killed were not released pending notification of their families and a 24-hour waiting period after that.
The Hawthorne Army Depot stores and disposes of ammunition. The facility is made up of hundreds of buildings spread over more than 230 square miles.
Hawthorne has held an important place in American military history since World War II when it became the staging area for ammunition, bombs and rockets for the war. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection says that the depot employed more than 5,500 people at its peak. Nevada was chosen for the location because of its remoteness in the wake of a devastating explosion at the government's main depot in New Jersey in the 1920s.
It opened in September 1930 as the Naval Ammunition Depot Hawthorne, was redesignated Hawthorne Army Ammunition Plant in 1977 when it moved under the control of the Army, according to its website. In 1994, the site ended its production mission and became Hawthorne Army Depot. The site currently serves several purposes for the military, including storing ammunition and explosives and providing what the military calls an ideal training facility for special forces preparing for deployments to similar desert terrain in places like Afghanistan.
Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller tweeted: "Thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost a loved one in the Hawthorne Army Depot explosion. Grateful for their service."
PAULINE JELINEK,Associated Press
Copyright © 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
161 Entries
L T
March 27, 2013
To the families of those who lost their lives, I am so sorry to hear about your losses. May you be comforted from the God of comfort during this difficult time.
March 25, 2013
Semper Fi
Spencer
March 24, 2013
It is a dangerous job to be in the presence of such dangerous weaponry.My sincere condolences go out to the families of those affected by this tragic accident. It will truly be a wonderful day when such dangerous work will no long be necessary. Isaiah 2:4 states: "And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore."
Solomon Y.
March 23, 2013
I am sorry to hear of these people who died. John 5:25 says," The time is coming..., that the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who have given heed will live."
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Debora
March 23, 2013
Rest in peace my friends. My God be with each one of you.
Trudy Cochran
March 22, 2013
I, Trudy Cochran from Southern Illinois give my condolences to each and every family that has been affected by this. May God comfort you in each and every way you possibly need Amen
March 22, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about you're loss the Bible can be of some comfort at john 3:16
JONATHAN PEISER
March 22, 2013
GOD NOW HAS MORE ANGELS.
Vickey McCue
March 21, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country. Thoughts & prayers go out to your families.
carol and chuck sapcoe
March 21, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your family members and friend...Our Heros...
Cmac Cmac
March 21, 2013
Rest in peace and in the arms of the Lord. May your families find that peace that only the Lord can give. Thank you for being willing to put your lives on the line, so that we can
remain free. There is no greater sacrifice than one to give their life. Thank you and God Bless Your families.
Dan Arslanian
March 21, 2013
May God bless those brave young men and watch over them above.
Ruth
March 21, 2013
We regret to learn of such tragedy. How we yearn for the time when war will be no more. May the God of peace bring you comfort. Psalm 46:9.
Vicki Molinari
March 21, 2013
As a mother of 2 sons in the military my heart goes out to the families of these brave soldiers. They gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can live in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very fragile time. Thank you for your sacrifice for our country.
J. Horn
March 21, 2013
No matter the loss whether in training or in the field a loss like this saddens me as it should with any veteran. Thoughts and prays go out to family and brothers in arms that knew them.
Lynn Morris
March 21, 2013
Though none of us is promised tomorrow here on this Earth, all of us are promised eternal life through the blood of Jesus Christ, and these brave and courageous men through their sacrifice have found new life in God's Heavenly Kingdom. My thoughts and prayers are with their grieving families, and may God's Love and tender care surround them during this difficult time. May these soldiers' bodies rest in peace, and their souls soar with the angels!!!!
Mycena Dickerson
March 21, 2013
Dear Families, the Prince of Peace has promise to bring peace to the entire earth and their will be no end to it. These comforting words are found in Isaiah 9:6,7. We all await that time with you.
Suzie Schmidt
March 21, 2013
My heart aches for all of those young men who wanted to go on and serve our country and tradgey struck them down. My prayers are with those families at this time and my heart is aching also. We are all thinkng of those young men down here in Texas May God be with them all and also there families too.
An Ex Army Wife
March 21, 2013
My prayers are with the families and friends.
Patricia Erickson
March 21, 2013
Rest in Peace! thank you for your service to our Great country! prayers for your family and friends and fellow soldiers!
KEITH
March 21, 2013
Forever in my heart :(
Thank you for your sacrifice to our great country.
Trish Dutton
March 21, 2013
Thank you to our fallen marines who gave there lives for us. God has brought them home to wait for there loved ones to join them. RIP GOD IS LOVE !!! <3 My prayers go out to all the family members.
Susan Rincon
March 21, 2013
I light this candle in honor and remembrance for all of you. May each of you rest in peace! Semper Fi!
Iris
March 20, 2013
My thoughts & prayers go to all.
Danielle Browning
March 20, 2013
Semper Fidelis my brothers, my sons. God's speed. "Do not cry for me, for I am at peace with my God." May God send Angels of comfort to your families and friends. You will.be sorely missed.
Michael Thomas
March 20, 2013
RIP my brothers, Its a dirty shame and you will be missed.
Semper Fi
An Armywife
March 20, 2013
May you all RIP and may God help all their loved ones during this difficult time. Forever in our hearts :(
mary tayor
March 20, 2013
God bless all of you all. Go rest high on that mountain. Thank god for people like you seven.
andrea D
March 20, 2013
may you rest eternal with the lord who also gave his life to save us,thanks is not enough but thanks anyway for all you did.
Vcitoria Ridgway
March 20, 2013
Godspeed to the gates of heaven...sempre fi may God comfort your families,
Jee Moreno
March 20, 2013
Rest in well deserved peace ,Marines!Deepest sympathy to all the families of these wonderful young men.Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Victoria&Andrew VZj
March 20, 2013
Our prayers go with those Families
Christ of Angels..
Give comfort to those who are in pain of sorrow'
GodBless Our Dearly Beloved
Veterans And thier entire Staff upon this tragic time..
Michele Stevenson
March 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 20, 2013
God Bless all of these Heroes and their families for serving our Country and Constitution.
Gary L. Schultz Cmsgt USAF (Ret) Henderson Nevada
March 20, 2013
May God be with all of you and your family.
carolyn
March 20, 2013
May God Bless each and every one of you brave young souls, and please heavenly father give their loved ones strength in this time of sorrow..
Pam Logan
March 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families. No words can express how our hearts feel. May God hold you all close and help you through this hard time.
March 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pamela thomas
March 20, 2013
To the families of the Marines: The Thomas family from G.ville Florida hurt w/you, grieve w/you and will be praying for you.
Chaplain Pam
March 20, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to the families of those lost so tragically. May they be remembered for their courage and bravery. I pray that God comforts and strengthens all touched by this loss. (Psalm 146:5, 9)
Gene Szymkowiak 1SG (Ret)
March 20, 2013
God bless these men and their families. Remember, they volunteered for our country
PAMELA WOODFILL
March 20, 2013
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF ALL THE SOLDIERS INVOLVED.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED.THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE SENT YOUR WAY.
lynch
March 20, 2013
Semper Fi Marines never die ,they just fade away.my sincere thanks to fellow jarheads.oohrah
Ruth Malone
March 20, 2013
May God Be with your families during this difficult time and I am so grateful for your service to my country! RIP
Susan W
March 20, 2013
To the families of these Marines,
No words can ease the pain. May it help to know that your Marine's dedication and honor to our country is recognized and appreciated. Thank you for sharing them with our nation. With sympathy,
Cynthia Morales
March 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the families and friends of the lost soldiers. One year ago I had to let go of my son, Gabriel to the US ARMY. It was and still is MY WORST NIGHTMARE. As a over protected mother i live in fear of his safety. But understand that i am also VERY PROUD of his adult choice to serve his country. May God place his hand on all of you and guild you thru this moment.
Mary Holmes
March 20, 2013
To the Familys of the lost soilders my prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. God Bless
Mary Thorne
March 20, 2013
I am the mother of a US soldier. My deepest sympathies to the families of these brave souls. May God give you peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Greta Leachman
March 20, 2013
God Bless those who fought for our Freedom. Thoughts and prayers go out to those lost and to the families.
Donna & Thomas LaSorsa
March 20, 2013
In deepest sympathy on your loss. A grateful nation shares in your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
March 20, 2013
To those who have lost loved ones, to those injured in this tragedy, to all of our fellow countrymen serving in our military & in harms way for our nation's safety, may you be blessed in a greater way known only to our Lord God, Almighty.May He be your source for comfort at this time, and as you go forward everyday. Know that there are many of us praying for you, at all times, and wherever you go. We are grateful & thankful for your service, for your determination, & for your skill in what you undertake.
Thank you.
With sympathy,
The Henze Family
John Jarratt
March 20, 2013
I pray that God will guide you through this lost of life of your loved ones, your pain is shared by many, I have told many, Freedom Is Not Free, and may
GOD be with you for the ultimate sacrifice that one may give.
Richard&Antoinette pedro jr
March 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all Family and friends.Please comfort them Lord in their time of sorrow.
March 20, 2013
My prayers and condolences to the families and friends of these fine soldiers. Thank you for your service to our country.
Kathy Welker Fuller
March 20, 2013
My sincere sympathy to all the families and my prayers for the injured.. Thank you for your service to our country and may God bless you and your Family. God bless America.
Sydney Brown
March 20, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to the now 8 passed, and several still severely injured Marines, and their families. I too lost one of them, he was a good friend of mine. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. May you watch over us and protect us!
Semper Fi!!! Oorah!!!
March 20, 2013
AS A MOTHER OF THREE SONS AND MY hUSBAN WERE SERVICE MEMBERS .mY HEART GOES OUTTO ALL .tHOSE THAT HAS SERVED OUR cOUNTRY .iSAY A BIG BIG THANK AND MY pRAYERS TO THE fAMILIES OF THOSE sEVEN wHO REST FROM THEIR LABOR FOR US TO BE FREE sO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST .yOU WILL SEE THEM AGAIN lOVE TO ALL
hD IN s,c,
Ex grunt Cpl E-4 Jackie Ketterman C.1.2.2
March 20, 2013
Hopefully the Corps will find the cause of this terrible accident. For the lost and injuries of these fine men - SEMPER FI, TAPS AND RIP.
M/M Floyd Shields
March 20, 2013
Our sincerest heartfelt thoughts & prayers to all the families. God Bless you all and may HE comfort you during this difficult time.
earle w
March 20, 2013
Sweet Jesus, please provide strength and comfort for their families and close friends. Oh Lord, hear my prayer.
Tammy Ponton
March 20, 2013
God bless you and your families. Thank you to the Marines for serving our country.
Ava Lyons
March 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers with each brave soul and their families having to go through this tragedy. May God Bless each of you and give you the peace you need to face the coming days.
March 20, 2013
God bless you all and your loved ones ~ Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.
sandra webb
March 20, 2013
my thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these brave fine marines.thanks for serving our country
Carla Suggs
March 20, 2013
Very sorry to hear about the loss of these recruits who were training. My heartfelt sympathy to the families.
GERALD REDBURN
March 20, 2013
TO THE FAMILYS OF ALL OF THEM MARINES I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ALL YOUR LOSSES I TO HAVE LOST FRIENDS & RELATIVES IN EVERY WAR SOME FROM THE WAR & MORE DUE TO PLANES HELICOPTERS TRUCKS & TANKS TRAINING ACCIDENTS ARE JUST AS DEADLY LOOK AT IT THIS WAY THEY ARE IN A BETTER PLACE GOD BLESS YVONNE&GERALD REDBURN MARION SPGS MI
helen stikes
March 20, 2013
i'm am so sorry for the familys loss ,I lost my marine on sept second and I know the pain you fell ,god bless you all.
helen daigle
March 20, 2013
Prayers to the families
Nikki Baird
March 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the 7 Marines and their families. Your services will never be forgotten...
Alaniz Family
March 20, 2013
Our prayers are with the family and friends of these Proud Marines. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow and grief. God bless.
Ann Wiley
March 20, 2013
God bless the familys of the great people who wanted to serve this Nation.
My prayers to the Marines and their familys
Randy and Denise Hill
March 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.
Ashley R.
March 20, 2013
My heart goes out to the victim's families in this tragic accident. May the God of all comfort provide them peace during this difficult time. All can look forward to the time when death will be no more and the former things will not be called to mind.
March 20, 2013
God Bless
March 20, 2013
God bless the brave.
Jacqueline Terrell
March 20, 2013
Our hearts go out to those families, death is never easy, but know that you have the prayers of people around the country supporting you during this time.
The Terrell Family
Carol Campbell
March 20, 2013
RIP our brave Hero's! YOU will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service to OUR country. God Bless
Denise
March 20, 2013
Prayers being said for the lost and injured. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Bill Bottiglierie
March 20, 2013
Semper Fi
Herman
March 20, 2013
As a resident of Hawthorne and a veteran I am sadden by this tragic occurence..Lives of good men were lost.But one thing is certain.They will forever be remembered in the minds and hearts of those families and loved ones.And at this moment the world grieves with them...Whatever potential fears they may have had for the future are gone now.. May they rest peacefully for all eternity
Laurie Gehlert
March 19, 2013
Heavenly Father...Please embrace the souls of the fallen soldiers embrace their loved ones and give them comfort during their darkest hours. My heart aches for them all. I pray for comfort during this horrible tragic time.
LBS
March 19, 2013
Thankyou for all that you did to keep us safe. God bless,keep,comfort,and strengthen their families through this time. America mournes with you.
Maryellen
March 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of these 7 Brave Marines. May they all R.I.P.
GEORGE PURKINS JR
March 19, 2013
god bless the families of these marines,RIP MARINES UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
GYSGT GE PURKINS JR USMC RET
Arthur Cleveland
March 19, 2013
God Bless all the families.
Trina White
March 19, 2013
I first want to send my prayers to the families and close friends to the soldiers. My family and I thank you for serving our country. I am so sorry for the families loss. May God bless you all. They are gone, but with the love from you all and the memories they will never be forgotten. May God be with you.
Hatch and Hayden families
March 19, 2013
To the families of these brave men who have given the ultimate sacrifice, may each of you be blessed with the greatest love and comfort and the knowledge that you will one day be reunited with your loved ones in a better place.
JERRY RAY
March 19, 2013
I know what its like to lose a loved one.May GOD BE WITH THEM.
Betty Grimes
March 19, 2013
Thank You for your service to our country. May your loved ones find peace in the knowledge you are with our Lord.
Sandy
March 19, 2013
To these brave young Marines, thank you for your service and sacrifice. To their family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you in the difficult days ahead. So sorry for your loss. Lean on our GOD for comfort and guidance. GOD bless you all.
heike synovec
March 19, 2013
Mom of a RET. USMC. MY HEART GOES OUT To Our brave Warriors.
albert lavoie
March 19, 2013
i honor 7 brave hero who are now in god's hands my heart goes out to the famlies of these brave marines my god bless all the famlies
kevin kelly
March 19, 2013
From a MARINE no longer on active duty.SEMPER-FIDELIS carry-on
Gerald Artis
March 19, 2013
It will be a wonderful time when mankind will not learn war no more, Isaiah 2:4
Jerry Lyle
March 19, 2013
Semper Fi to my fellow Marines and sincere condolences to the surviving family members.
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