America has lost one of her healthy, young, and hard-working cadets at the Air Force Academy in unexplained circumstances.
21-year-old Cadet 3rd Class Hunter Brown was on his way to class from his dorm when he suddenly collapsed and died.
With heavy hearts we share the loss of a cadet.
C3C Hunter Brown died Monday after suffering a medical emergency while on his way to class.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and fellow cadets.#NeverForgotten pic.twitter.com/amPlznZqTC— U.S. Air Force Academy (@AF_Academy) January 10, 2023
First responders attempted to revive the college sophomore, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
The 6-foot-1 Air Force cadet was also a member of the college football team. He was an offensive lineman for the Falcons.
The cause of death is under investigation.
The Air Force Office of Special Investigations as well as the local Colorado sheriff’s office are both investigating Brown’s death.
We will never forget his radiant smile, we love and miss you Hunter 💙 pic.twitter.com/RdVraUUpf8
— Air Force Football (@AF_Football) January 11, 2023
Lieutenant General Richard M. Clark, who serves as superintendent of The Air Force Academy said, “Hunter was a standout offensive lineman on the Falcon football team and was well-respected in his squadron.”
“The entire U.S. Air Force Academy mourns his loss, and our hearts and condolences are with his family, his squadron, and all who were touched by this incredible young man.”
Brown was originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana where he was recruited by Air Force head football coach Troy Calhoun.
Coach Calhoun said Brown was known for being “tough” and “a great worker.”
“No one unselfishly pulled harder for others than Hunter,” the coach explained.
“Our players, staff and entire Academy have been so blessed and fortunate to have Hunter as a part of our lives. He was a pure joy to coach and have as a teammate.”
The coach said Brown “made each of us a better person.”
Cadet Commander Brigadier General Paul D. Moga said, “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness I share with you that we have lost one of our own.”
“He leaves behind friends, grieving teammates, a grieving cadet wing, and a devastated family.”
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The sophomore center was majoring in management and minoring in French.
His collapse is the latest in a string of deaths and medical emergencies involving young athletes.
The one that drew the most attention was the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a “Monday Night Football” game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2.
Thankfully, the 24-year-old safety received immediate aid for cardiac arrest from trainers, and after days of prayers and support from across the country, Hamlin was able to leave the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Monday.
