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Rep. Sherrill Statement on the Passing of U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman and Whippany Park High School Graduate

October 13, 2025

WASHINGTON — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman and Whippany Park High School graduate Kyle Devin Philbert James:

“Today, we mourn the tragic passing of Kyle James, a third-year midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy. His dedication and drive to serve his country embodied the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment, and will continue to serve as an inspiration to us all. I was proud to nominate Kyle to the Naval Academy, and he will be sorely missed by both the community at Annapolis and in New Jersey. I extend my deepest condolences to Midshipman James’ family, friends, and classmates.”
 

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