Hayden Allen Harris Photo provided by Fort Drum.
Dec 19, 2020 —
UPDATED: Hayden Allen Harris, a soldier from Fort Drum who was missing since Thursday, has been found dead, according to Army officials.
Harris, 20, was reported missing on Thursday and was confirmed dead on Sunday. Fort Drum issued a press release on Sunday confirming his body was found.
Army officials say the investigation into Harris's death is ongoing and foul play is suspected.
“We are devastated,” said Brigadier General Brett Funck, Acting Senior Commander, Fort Drum & the 10th Mountain Division.
“It was well known here that Corporal Harris was a great Soldier, and as we share our grief with his friends and Family, I hear again and again how he was also - and most importantly - a really wonderful, caring person. His death is a tremendous loss for his loved ones, this Division and our nation,” he said.