08-16-2015, 17:46
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Golden Knight Critically Injured in Parachute Accident Dies
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Golden Knight Critically Injured in Parachute Accident Dies
One of the parachutists who was injured in a mid-air collision during the Chicago Air and Water Show Saturday has died.
The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed that 32-year-old Sgt. First Class Corey Hood, of Cincinnati, died Sunday.
Sgt. Hood, who joined the Army more than 10 years ago, is married but has no kids, according to Donna Dixon, a spokesperson for the Golden Knights. He was awarded several honors, including two Bronze Stars and two Meritorious Service Medals, according to the U.S. Army.
Sgt. Hood and a member of the Navy Leap Frogs collided mid-air while performing a "bomb burst" movement in which they circle each other as red smoke swirls around them, Dixon said. Hood landed near 1400 North Lake Shore Drive near the main viewing area for the show, and the other parachutist landed on the beach.
The Leap Frog parachutist, who has not been identified, broke his leg in the accident, and he was released from the hospital Saturday.
Video footage shows Hood clipping a building as he fell. A witness who watched the accident from the roof of a 20-story condo building told NBC Chicago it appeared the parachutist was unconscious when he struck the building.
•Golden Knights Cancel Sunday Performances After Collision
Hood underwent surgery Saturday for his injuries. The operation aimed to relieve pressure in his brain caused by a head injury, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The Golden Knights canceled their Sunday performances following the incident. The team initiated a safety stand down in lieu of performing, Dixon said.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local...321997842.html
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08-16-2015, 18:00
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Got the low down about an hour ago. Apparently Navy failed to perform a wave off before deploying his main and the E-7 Golden Knight above him ate the chute rendering him unconscious. His AOD deployed and his foot connected with a building on the way to the ground, landing with a fouled main.
He has a Fx leg, Fx arm, and a blow out fracture of his right eye. He's in the ICU in an induced coma.
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08-16-2015, 18:32
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So the good Sergeant fights on?
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08-16-2015, 19:42
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RIP Warrior, Vaya con DIos..
Not according to USA today??
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Army parachutist dies after Chicago air show accident
Henry Molski, The Cincinnati Enquirer 9:12 p.m. EDT August 16, 2015
CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati native and graduate of Lakota West High School injured Saturday while performing a stunt at the Chicago Air & Water show has died as a result of his injuries, the Cook County medical examiner
confirmed Sunday evening
Corey Hood, 32, was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Hospital on Saturday morning and later succumbed to his injuries. Investigator Mario Johnson says that Hood was pronounced dead just after 4 p.m. CT Sunday in Chicago.
Witnesses said at least one of the two men injured on Saturday clipped the top of a high-rise apartment building before falling to the ground in the city's Gold Coast neighborhood.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...dent/31828451/
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08-16-2015, 19:56
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Rest In Peace, SFC Hood!
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08-16-2015, 20:10
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The city's in mourning. Five tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. This is usually one of the high points of the summer. I'm so sorry for the family.
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08-16-2015, 20:11
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RIP, SFC Hood.
Prayers out.
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08-16-2015, 20:20
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Rest in Peace.
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08-16-2015, 20:28
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08-16-2015, 20:43
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08-16-2015, 21:08
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08-17-2015, 04:44
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Correction
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Originally Posted by SouthernDZ
Got the low down about an hour ago. Apparently Navy failed to perform a wave off before deploying his main and the E-7 Golden Knight above him ate the chute rendering him unconscious. His AOD deployed and his foot connected with a building on the way to the ground, landing with a fouled main.
He has a Fx leg, Fx arm, and a blow out fracture of his right eye. He was in the ICU in an induced coma.
Prayers for this Warrior.
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Sorry for the typo, RIP SFC Hood.
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08-17-2015, 10:12
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Reas In God's Own Peace, SFC Hood.
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08-17-2015, 19:08
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RIP SFC. Hood. Prayers out for friends and family.
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08-18-2015, 01:55
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This hits home hard 
Please pray for his wife.
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