US Army: Golden Knight killed in plane crash while off-duty
A member of the Golden Knights, the U.S. Army's parachute team which is headquartered in Fort Bragg, died Saturday in a plane crash while off-duty.
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"It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that [we] announce the recent death of SSG Aliaksandr 'Alex' Bahrytsevich," the U.S. Army posted on Sunday.
According to the Golden Knights, Staff Sergeant Bahrytsevich, 31, died in a small plane crash in Swainsboro, Georgia. As a member of the Golden Knights Black Demonstration Team, SSG Bahrytsevich performed parachute stunts alongside other members from all branches of the Army.
"Alex was extremely passionate about the sport of skydiving and always sought opportunities to coach and mentor other members of the team," the post read. "Originally from Belarus, Alex served the U.S. Army with distinction and pride."
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Earlier this month, the Golden Knights welcomed WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner and several other members of the media to tandem skydive while strapped to a trained parachuter.
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