JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Wisconsin Chief Naval Aircrewman died earlier this month during a training exercise at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
According to a GoFundMe page, Chief Naval Aircrewman Peter “Pete” Lagosh, 41, died on June 4 “during a training evolution in the execution of his orders.”
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According to a Navy spokesperson, the circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated by NCIS.
Lagosh was in an on-duty status and enrolled in the Navy’s Surface Rescue Swimmer School (SRSS) Category II refresher course.
Lagosh was a rescue swimmer and was at NAS Jax for training before he was to be deployed in Japan.
He served two tours as an MH-60S Aircrewman at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 (HSC-28) where he completed multiple deployments.
Lagosh was a loving father and husband, who always had a smile and was ready to lend a hand to anyone that needed it, according to the online fundraiser that has received $47,000 in donations since it was launched.
“We offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family, friends and shipmates of the Sailor during this difficult time. Grief counseling services and support are available through the appropriate chains of command and through chaplains,” said CDR Dawn Stankus, Public Affairs Officer at Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic located in Norfolk.
