David Forney is Navy Midshipman Who Died at the Naval Academy
Navy football senior offensive lineman David Forney died Thursday night After being found unresponsive in his dorm. Forney was a three-year letterwinner on the football team and played in 39-consecutive games over his final three years. He was 22-years old.
21, Navysports reported.
“The entire Naval Academy family — the Brigade of Midshipmen, the faculty, staff and coaches — are heartbroken over the tragic and unexpected loss of Midshipman David Forney. On behalf of the Naval Academy family, my wife, Joanne, and I extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Forney family, their friends, as well as to David’s extended Naval Academy family.” ESPN quoted said Vice Adm. Sean Buck, superintendent of the Naval Academy. “
Feb The Naval Academy is deeply saddened to confirm that a midshipman died last night after being found unresponsive in Bancroft Hall. The cause of death is being investigated; foul play is not suspected.
The Brigade of Midshipman, faculty, staff, and coaches were notified of the midshipman’s death this morning. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, the identity of the midshipman is being withheld for 24 hours after next of kin notification.
The Naval Academy is supporting the midshipman’s family, friends, and loved ones during this time of grief. Counseling services and support are available to midshipmen, faculty, staff and coaches through chains of command, our chaplains, and the Midshipmen Development Center.
Earlier this month, Midshipman 3rd Class Duke Carrillo died during training:
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 3rd Class (sophomore) Duke Carrillo, 21, of Flower Mound, Texas, died while taking the semi-annual physical readiness test, Feb. 8. Carrillo collapsed during the 1.5 mile run portion of the PRT; initial responders …