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Military speaks out about sailor killed in theater shooting

Posted: Jul 22, 2012 2:52 PM by Lacey Steele


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One of the two active military members killed in the theater shooting in Aurora was Petty Officer 3rd Class John Larimer.

Larimer was a Navy technician based at Buckley.

He was 27.

"He was an outstanding shipmate, a valued member of our Navy team and an extremely dedicated sailor," said Commander Jeffrey Jakuboski of the U.S. Navy. "Sailors were really drawn to his calming demeanor and exceptional work ethic."

Those with the military say they'll get through this, it's just really difficult for them right now.

Topics: sailor, killed, theater shooting, Aurora, Larimer

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