Decorated Marine commander of legendary Darkhorse Battalion dies after sudden illness
Erika I. Ritchie, The Orange County Register
May 1, 2020 12:39 PM EDT
A highly-decorated commander of one of Camp Pendleton’s most battle-worn battalions died suddenly just a few weeks after relinquishing command.
Lt. Col Geoffry Hollopeter, a respected leader in the Marine Corps, died on April 3 after going into cardiac arrest, Marine Corps officials announced Tuesday, April 28. Prior to his death, he twice tested negative for COVID-19, the disease that comes from the coronavirus.
“Lt. Col. Hollopeter was well-known throughout the Marine Corps for his impeccable character and intellect,†said Col. Robert Weiler, commanding officer of the Fifth Marine Regiment. “He led his Marines with humility, and was a servant leader of impeccable moral and ethical code who shaped the lives of countless Marines.â€
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