BALTIMORE — The Maryland National Guard is mourning the loss of one of their own.
They posted on Twitter that they are mourning the passing of Specialist Javon Prather of the 175th Infantry Regiment .
MD National Guard said he served as an infantryman for nearly four years and was awarded the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon & the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
They have not released a cause of death at this time.
Governor Larry Hogan also posted on Twitter, sending condolences to the family.
Today, we mourn the passing of Spc. Javon Prather of @MDNG’s 1-175th Inf. Regt.
— MD National Guard (@MDNG) March 4, 2020
He served as an infantryman for nearly four years & was awarded the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon & the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
Rest easy, brother. pic.twitter.com/O67nRpBJ3r
We're deeply saddened by the passing of Specialist Javon Prather, a member of the 175th Infantry Regiment of the Maryland National Guard. The First Lady and I ask all Marylanders to join us in sending our heartfelt prayers to Javon’s family, friends, & to all those who loved him. https://t.co/nbqRvsZqOF
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) March 4, 2020
