Sgt. Gordon Reed, a motor vehicle operator with 4th Marine Logistics Group, collapsed June 24 at the Navy Reserve Center in Orlando, Fla., during a physical fitness test, the Navy said. He later died at a local hospital. (U.S. Marine Corps)
WASHINGTON — A Marine Corps sergeant on reserve duty died after collapsing during a physical fitness test in Florida, according to a Naval Safety Command report.
Sgt. Gordon Reed, a motor vehicle operator with 4th Marine Logistics Group, collapsed June 24 at the Navy Reserve Center in Orlando during the test, according to the report. Reed was transported to the hospital where he died.
“Our hearts and condolences are with his family during this difficult time,” 1st Lt. Quiarra Barros said in a statement.
Barros did not provide more information. The death is under investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. There is also a safety investigation by Marine Forces Reserve. A command investigation will begin once the ongoing investigations have been completed.
A GoFundMe started for Reed’s family described him as “not just a Marine but a beloved husband, father, son, friend and patriot who devoted his life to being the best at everything he did.”
