[PA Engineer]

After that he joined the Special Forces.

Col. Guillaume Beaurpere, who was the commander of Mantenuto's army unit, was the person who announced his death.

'Those of you that knew Mike will remember him for his passionate love for his family and his commitment to the health of the force.'

[higgmeister]

BC is Boston College. The Colonel has rubbed elbows high up. I wonder what the conection was?

Keynote speaker Lieutenant Colonel Guillaume “Will” Beaurpere ’94, military assistant to the secretary of the army (Pentagon) honored the commitment and bravery of BC's men and women in service during this special spiritual celebration at Reunion Weekend 2014. To see a transcript of his speech, click here.

http://bcalumni.bc.edu/s/1627/index02.aspx?sid=1627&gid=1&pgid=1072

Rest in Peace young man. Being from the deep South, I am not a hockey person although my transplanted Yankee Granddaughter is.