Gator56
07-10-2012, 01:27 PM
Former Army football player Chase Prasnicki was killed late last month in Afghanistan. He was 24.
The Roanoke Times said Tuesday that Prasnicki – an Army 1st Lt. – perished in a roadside bombing on June 27. According to The Times, Sgt. James Skalberg Jr. also was killed.
A funeral for Prasnicki was held Tuesday, the newspaper said.
Prasnicki was a star on the gridiron at Rockbridge County High School in Virginia before playing backup quarterback and safety at Army.
We express our condolences to the families of both men who died and thank them for their service.
The Roanoke Times said Tuesday that Prasnicki – an Army 1st Lt. – perished in a roadside bombing on June 27. According to The Times, Sgt. James Skalberg Jr. also was killed.
A funeral for Prasnicki was held Tuesday, the newspaper said.
Prasnicki was a star on the gridiron at Rockbridge County High School in Virginia before playing backup quarterback and safety at Army.
We express our condolences to the families of both men who died and thank them for their service.