Marine killed in training exercise ‘was made of the stuff of which all great Marines are made’ Gov. Murphy says NJ.com 7 mins ago Jeff Goldman, nj.com
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday said the Marine from New Jersey killed in a training exercise last week “was made of the stuff of which all great Maines are made.”
Private First Class Dalton Beals, 19, of Pennsville died Friday in Parris Island, South Carolina, two weeks before he was scheduled to graduate, the Marines said.
Murphy opened his coronavirus press conference in Trenton by speaking briefly about Beals, who played football, wrestled and was on the track and field team at Pennsville Memorial High School before graduating in 2020.
A 19-year-old Marine Corps recruit died during a final training exercise in Parris Island, S.C., military officials said on Monday.Pfc. Dalton Beals of Pennsville, N.J., died Friday during an exercise known as "The Crucible," the grueling 54-hour test for recruits at the end of their 13-week training course, the base said in a statement posted to Facebook."Private First Class Dalton Beals passed away during the conduct of The Crucible with the.
UpdatedWed, Jun 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET
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Private First Class Dalton Beals, of Pennsville, died in a training accident at a Marine Corps Recruit Depot in South Carolina. (Shutterstock)
PENNSVILLE, NJ The community is mourning the loss of a U.S. Marine from South Jersey who died during a basic training exercise last week.
Private First Class Dalton Beals, of Pennsville, died in a training accident at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina, according to officials. Private First Class Beals was beloved by his family, his community, and his state, Gov. Phil Murphy said in announcing that flags would be flown half-staff at all state buildings and facilities on Wednesday. His recent passing is a tragic loss for New Jersey and for our country. Pfc. Beals had his whole life and his career ahead of him, and I know that he would have continued to serve with distinction, honor, and bravery. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pfc. Beals family and frien