Aaron Redd
Cape May, New Jersey, United States
Date of Birth: 1/19/95
Date of Death: 7/6/16
From: Stafford, Virginia
Death Location: Cape May, New Jersey, United States
Cause of Death: Collapsed after 1.5 mile run. Heat-related illness; underlying medical condition.
“Only a few days later, due to complications from the Sickle Cell Trait, he collapsed on the training course. On 6 July with his family and new Coast Guard family by his bedside, Aaron passed away. By donating his heart, Aaron was able to fulfill his purpose as a Coastie and save a life” – CG Classic, Note from Family