MARINE FORCES RESERVE, New Orleans -- Family, service members and fellow Marines gathered at the Belle Chasse chapel to pay respect to the late Sgt. Ryan Lekosky Nov. 3.
Lekosky was fatally stabbed early Nov. 1 in the New Orleans French Quarter, following the 235th Marine Corps birthday ball celebration held earlier at the Marriot Hotel on Canal St.
Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 49 units aboard Belle Chasse, Marine Transport Squadron Belle Chasse, and Marine Forces Reserve Headquarters arrived by the dozens to the small chapel which was filled beyond full capacity.
Inside the guests reflected upon a collage of photos creatively placed on a table that commemorated Lekosky’s life.
“We are here today to honor his service to our great nation,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Ringo, commanding officer of VMR Belle Chasse about the aviation supply specialist. “Marines are always taking care of our own and today is no exception.”
The case is currently under investigation by the New Orleans Police Department.
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