Connor Alan McQuagge - U.S. Navy Fatality - Middle East

Connor McQuagge

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Connor Alan McQuagge, age 19, of Utah, died on May 26, 2016, of a non-combat related injury while underway in the Red Sea.

He was assigned to USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and was deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

The incident is under investigation.

The crew of USS Harpers Ferry are in mourning over the death of their young brother. He will be forever remembered.

Connor's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Connor is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Light a candle for Connor. Light his way to Heaven.

Thank you for your service to your country, Connor.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray for all who die at age 19. Yesterday, they were just boys. 

Pray, without ceasing, unto God for an end to all war.

Pray that Connor is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.