The military community mourns the loss of Spc. Carlito Lindsey, 26, whose life came to a tragic end in the Tivoli River in Richmond Hill last Thursday.
WJCL reports
that the soldier was in the process of retrieving a crab pot when the incident occurred.
Lindsey was known for his commitment to service, having contributed a combined total of nearly nine years to the military, first in the National Guard, and later on active duty with the Army. His significant contributions during his 13-month active duty tenure included earning an Army Achievement Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, and an Army Service Ribbon. His superior, Col. James Armstrong, noted in a statement obtained by
FOX 5 Atlanta
, “Spc. Lindsey was a dedicated and professional Soldier who made a significant impact on our unit and our Army. His untimely death is a devastating loss, and we will honor his memory by continuing to live up to the high standards he set for us.”
Investigations into the circumstances that led to the drowning are ongoing and now involve a cooperative effort between the authorities at Fort Stewart and Bryan County police. Col. Armstrong extended the army’s support to Lindsey’s loved ones in these trying times, “Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this time of grief, and we are committed to supporting them in any way we can,” he stated, according to
FOX 5 Atlanta.
Lindsey hailed from Hollandale, Mississippi, and his absence is felt profoundly both in his hometown and among his fellow soldiers.
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