A 23-year-old US soldier, Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, who was critically injured during the temporary Gaza pier mission over the summer, has tragically passed away. Sgt. Stanley, a motor transport operator with the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, sustained injuries while supporting a mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza in May 2024.
Despite receiving treatment at a long-term care medical center, Sgt. Stanley's injuries were severe, leading to his medical retirement on October 25. He succumbed to his injuries on October 31, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication.