Ft. Carson Solider Posted About Suicide Before Crash
Fort Carson officials have identified the soldier who was killed in a crash on Westmeadow Drive Thursday night as Pvt. Jordan M. DuBois, 20.
DuBois’ posted on his Facebook page at 5:49 p.m. Thursday saying he planned to commit suicide. DuBois’ truck slammed into a light pole and tree about an hour later.
“I’m goin to kill myself this is my last post ever ill will miss u all,” the post began.
DuBois also posted a photo of himself that he called, “My last picture.” His friends and family began responding to the suicide threat, some posted that they had called 911 and others wrote that they had started searching for him.
DuBois’ posted on his page earlier in the day, stating that he had been given a two-month notice that he was being discharged from the Army.
Word had spread on post and soldiers had joined the search.
“We heard from some of his close friends and his chain of command that he was getting kicked out today,” said Spc. Daniel Sheffield Thursday night. “I guess he felt he didn’t have another way out.”
Sheffield was among a group of people who witnessed the crash and tried to help.
“Somebody was feeling for a pulse and said they didn’t feel one and my heart sank,” said Sheffield.
Fort Carson would not comment Saturday about any efforts to find DuBois Thursday night or confirm that his death was a suicide.
“The Fort Carson community is deeply saddened by the death of Pvt. Jordan DuBois, and our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and fellow soldiers,” said Lt. Col. Steve Wollman, 4th Infantry Division public affairs officer, in a statement.
DuBois joined the Army in February 2011. He was moved to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson in December 2011. He received an Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal while in the Army.
Facebook launched a new program last month that allows users to report posts as suicidal. When that happens, Facebook will email the person who posted and attempt to connect them with a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselor. For more information, click here .
