Survivor Of Terrorist Attack On Destroyer Cole Dies At 31

USS Cole going into port for repairs

From Hampton Roads:

Even after losing his leg in the terrorist attack on the Norfolk-based destroyer Cole, Petty Officer 3rd Class Johann Gokool wasn't ready to give up the U.S. Navy. The way his former shipmates tell it, he wanted to return as soon as he had healed.

Instead, he was medically discharged from the Navy.

"At first he had a hard time with his injuries and with what happened, but he really picked up the pieces," said his former commanding officer, retired Cmdr. Kirk Lippold. "He had a very positive attitude. He was very strong."

Now friends and family are wondering what caused his sudden death last week at age 31.

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My Comment: Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.