HOMESTEAD, Florida (AP) — A member of the U.S. Military Parachute Staff has died after maintaining accidents right through a coaching bounce at Abode Air Reserve Base in Abode, Florida.
Sgt. 1st Elegance Michael Ty Kettenhofen died Monday, the Military stated in a information unlock. He joined the Golden Knights parachute group in 2020 and had over 1,000 jumps with the Military.
“The U.S. Military Parachute Staff is deeply saddened by means of the lack of considered one of our personal,” stated Lt. Col. Andy Moffit, Golden Knights Parachute Staff commander. He famous that Kettenhofen is being remembered “for his humorousness, pleasure of lifestyles and accomplishments as a senior non-commissioned officer and demonstration parachutist.”
The twist of fate stays below investigation. The Military stated no further main points are to be had.
“Our hearts and religion are along with his friends and family as we grieve and heal with them. Ty might be venerated and remembered as a Golden Knight, Soldier, and buddy.”
The Golden Knights are made up of a number of skilled groups, together with parachute groups, airplane pilots, and other folks at the back of the scenes who deal with bounce logistics.
Abode Air Reserve Base is 35 miles (56 kilometers) south of Miami.