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Fort Jackson soldiers die

Story Published: Oct 1, 2008 at 9:17 PM EST

Story Updated: Oct 9, 2008 at 10:48 AM EST

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP)- Officials at Fort Jackson say two
soldiers who were training there have died.

The base announced Wednesday that memorial services were held
earlier this week for Pvt. Dominique Gibson-Brooks of Durham, N.C.
and Pvt. Derryl Britt of Houston.

Base officials said Brooks had a seizure Sept. 25 and was
transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

A statement from the base said Britt reported feeling dizzy and
exhausted after training on Sept. 23 and doctors discovered he had
a brain hemorrhage.

Britt underwent surgery to relieve pressure, but was taken off
life support Friday after his condition declined and he had cardiac
arrest.

Both were scheduled to graduate from training in October.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Thursday, Oct 9 at 10:57 AM Brian, NBC Augusta wrote ...

The criticism of the title is correct and we are happy to correct it. Thank you for your comments! This is an AP story and I am looking into why the provided title was changed. In the meantime, "A Veteran", your service to our country is appreciated and I'm sorry you were offended.

Thursday, Oct 9 at 9:55 AM A Veteran wrote ...

Have y'all lost your minds! who is the editor of this blog...why would you allow this to be published. You better hope no legal action is taken against you all.

Wednesday, Oct 8 at 2:36 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I agree. Please change the title; this is a tragic loss, not murder.

Friday, Oct 3 at 1:55 PM Tina wrote ...

This title is all wrong they were not killed they died unless they were killed by someone which from the article they were not. What do you have pre school students writing for you

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