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Oriola Aregbesola: US Navy Announces Sailor Who Died In The Red Sea (42145 Views)

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chisomkachy: 7:55am On Mar 25, 2024
The 34yo originally hails from Osun State

The U.S. Navy on Saturday identified the Sailor lost overboard from USS Mason (DDG 87) while operating in the Red Sea, March 20.

Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola, assigned to the “Swamp Foxes” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74, was deployed with a detachment aboard Mason, which has been operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet since November.

Aregbesola, of Florida, ed the Navy in July 2020. He reported to HSM-74 in December 2020.

“Petty Officer Aregbesola fully embodied the selfless character and thoughtful warrior spirit of the United States Navy Sailor,” said Cmdr. Eric Kohut, HSM-74 commanding officer. “His outstanding performance prior to and during deployment went well beyond aircraft maintenance; he truly saw and valued every member of the ship/air team. He will continue on in the heart of every Swamp Fox and our brothers and sisters in the IKE Carrier Strike Group. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

Mason and HSM-74 are part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3716938/us-navy-identifies-sailor-lost-overboard-in-the-red-sea/

In an October 2020 post on social media, Aregbesola wrote:

I was jobless for so many years, my country of birth (Nigeria, now renounced) failed me, but the US NAVY saw potentials in me and made me a fine a*s sailor, working on jet engines.

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madridguy(m): 8:01am On Mar 25, 2024
R. I. P

U.S.A killed him.

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ogify1(m): 8:09am On Mar 25, 2024
Ok
phemmie06(m): 8:10am On Mar 25, 2024
What a pity, greener pasture turn to grave yard. May we continue to enjoy the protection of God over all that pertains to us.

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ArewaHouse: 8:10am On Mar 25, 2024
See his useless throwback post. Shading the country moment he got a Petty role. grin

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classicfrank4u(m): 8:10am On Mar 25, 2024
RIP brave soldier

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cococandy(f): 8:11am On Mar 25, 2024
That’s terribly sad. Damn

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classicfrank4u(m): 8:11am On Mar 25, 2024
madridguy:
R. I. P

U.S.A killed him.
Grow up undecided
If Nigeria had given him a job he wouldn't have gone to U.S in the first place.
Nigeria failed him!

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Judolisco(m): 8:11am On Mar 25, 2024
Rip bros... At least you died fulfilled.... Jst like u said, over here if u want to d military, you'll have to know someone who knows someone... Seriously it's really frustrating to be jobless in Nigeria....

Most times Sha na we dey contribute to all dis things my mind breaks when I see people pay bribe for ordinary nysc state posting and most times the parents are even aware, so if you'll pay money to get a juicy PPA, you'll definitely pay bribe to get a juicy government job... And when something bad happens you'll turn around and say Nigeria happened to you or 9ja failed you...

I'm a proud Nigerian though, and I'll never talk down on my country, especially when I'm in another country.... We go get am right one day... And 9ja go better

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Amuluonyenaego: 8:11am On Mar 25, 2024
Chaii

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Joy2dworldxyz: 8:11am On Mar 25, 2024
IRP to the dead
Way4orward: 8:12am On Mar 25, 2024
Life
onajo2000(m): 8:12am On Mar 25, 2024
The hustling continue
obedience4(m): 8:12am On Mar 25, 2024
Rip sailor
incogni2o: 8:12am On Mar 25, 2024
oga oh.

where are you running?

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Stephen0mozzy: 8:13am On Mar 25, 2024

makapella(m): 8:13am On Mar 25, 2024
R.i.p soldier..Ekong akar, Ekong ayong, ekong idi mmagaha udim kpar eyo Abasi.

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Coolbreeze1988(m): 8:13am On Mar 25, 2024
You sure say no be dem push am overboard? Just thinking out loud
RIP Petty Officer Aregbesola

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mrrandomguy: 8:13am On Mar 25, 2024
Nigeria failed him.
USA killed him. May his soul rest in peace.

Jesus never fails. And in Him there is eternal life. ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST TODAY.

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MasterJayJay: 8:14am On Mar 25, 2024
madridguy:

U.S.A killed him.
Stop bababluing.

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Image123(m): 8:14am On Mar 25, 2024
pharaoh died in the Red Sea that year.

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Coolestguy2023: 8:15am On Mar 25, 2024
He would probably be alive as a Nigerian.
RIP soldier

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Expanse2020(m): 8:15am On Mar 25, 2024
madridguy:
R. I. P

U.S.A killed him.
He didn't know Nigeria is saving his life
Now U.S.A who saw the potential brought death to his neck...God is wonderful

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Cocolatti(m): 8:15am On Mar 25, 2024
madridguy:
R. I. P

U.S.A killed him.
Nigeria killed him.

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oloriooko(m): 8:15am On Mar 25, 2024
ArewaHouse:
See his useless throwback post. Shading the country moment he got a Petty role. grin

Did he lie?

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Dollarremix(m): 8:15am On Mar 25, 2024
Rip soldier
Paracetamol01: 8:15am On Mar 25, 2024
Sorry bro.... Nigeria failed you...
I have never seen a foreigner Nigeria army yet we theirs and even have to die for them

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AutoConsult: 8:15am On Mar 25, 2024
Rip to him.

Death can come to a person anywhere. As long as you are under this earth and breathing the same air with others, when death finds you, he'll take you with him.

Please never denigrate your country when you find your feet outside of your country. There are people who are doing very well in the same country.

Peace✌️

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cdqyehyeh(m): 8:15am On Mar 25, 2024
May his soul rest in peace

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JuanDeDios: 8:16am On Mar 25, 2024
ArewaHouse:
See his useless throwback post. Shading the country moment he got a Petty role. grin
Lol. Na so life be.

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MMempire(m): 8:16am On Mar 25, 2024
Thank God say no be Ukraine you die.

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