Midshipman Dies While On Leave From Naval Academy: Administration

Annapolis MD

23 June, 2021

5:47 PM

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — A midshipman died Tuesday night while on leave from the U.S. Naval Academy, school officials announced. The cause of the student's death is under investigation, a press release noted. The write-up mentioned that the Brigade of Midshipmen, faculty, staff and coaches learned about the death Wednesday afternoon. The Naval Academy added that it will withhold the midshipman's name for 24 hours after it notifies the student's family. Administrators explained that counseling services are available for the entire college community. "The Naval Academy is supporting the midshipman's family, friends, and loved ones during this time of grief," the release said. Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter. Download our mobile application from the App Store or Google Play. Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.