“Naples Native Among Three Marines Found Dead in North Carolina Gas Station”

A Naples native, Ivan R. Garcia, was one of three Marine lance corporals found dead in a car at a gas station in Hampstead, North Carolina. The men were stationed at Camp Lejuene in Jacksonville, NC. The cause of death has not been released, and the Pender County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. The other two men were identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg from Wisconsin and Merax C. Dockery from Oklahoma. Garcia attended Lely High School in Naples. FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX reported

A tragic incident occurred at a gas station in Hampstead, North Carolina, where three men were found dead in a car. One of the victims was a 23-year-old Naples native named Ivan R. Garcia. The other two men were identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, 19, from Madison, Wisconsin, and Merax C. Dockery, 23, from Pottawatomie, Oklahoma. These three men were stationed at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, just 29 miles away from where their bodies were discovered.

All three men were Marine lance corporals working as motor vehicle operators at the camp. The Pender County Sheriff’s Office responded to a missing-person call and stumbled upon the tragic scene. The cause of death has not been released, and the authorities are currently investigating the incident.

Ivan R. Garcia was a former student of Lely High School in Naples. His sudden and untimely death has left his family and friends in shock and mourning. The community is coming together to support his loved ones during this difficult time.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and risks that our military personnel face every day. These young men were serving their country and had promising futures ahead of them. Their tragic deaths highlight the dangers that can arise even in seemingly safe environments.

As the investigation continues, the community will be looking for answers and seeking justice for these young men. Their memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew them, and they will forever be remembered as brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice..

1) North Carolina gas station deaths
2) Camp Lejuene Marine deaths
3) Pender County Sheriff’s Office investigation.