UPDATE – FLW missing soldier found deceased
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Spc. Joshua Morrison
UPDATE
Public Affairs Office
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (August 19, 2021) It is with deep sorrow that we inform the Fort Leonard Wood community that our missing Soldier, Specialist Joshua Morrison, 21, a bridge crew member from 50th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, has been found deceased.
The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood team is devastated by this tragic loss – Spc. Morrison was our teammate, and his service was valued and appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers are with Spc. Morrison’s family, friends and fellow Soldiers, and we continue to care for and support them during this difficult time.
As our team continues to work closely with local law enforcement with the on-going investigation, we want to thank every agency, organization and individual who assisted with the search, shared his picture or kept him in their thoughts and prayers.
Public Affairs Office
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (August 17, 2021) The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood leaders are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Specialist Joshua J. Morrison, a missing Soldier.
Specialist Morrison’s last known whereabouts were in the vicinity of Ruby’s Landing after kayaking on the Gasconade River in Waynesville, Missouri.
Fort Leonard Wood first responders along with Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command are working closely with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department and the Waynesville Fire Department with search and rescue operations along the river.
Fort Leonard Wood leaders are working closely with local law enforcement and remain in contact with Specialist Morrison’s family. If you have seen Specialist Morrison, please contact law enforcement officials at 573-596-6141.
