It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Sgt. Bryan Mount, a cavalry scout assigned to 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division and native of St. George, Utah. He died from injuries sustained after his Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle rolled over while conducted reconnaissance operations in Syria.

"Sergeant Bryan "Cooper" Mount was a true American hero Paratrooper who served honorably and gave his li...fe defending his fellow citizens and our Nation," said Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, the 82nd Airborne Division commanding general. "Cooper was a three time volunteer on his second combat deployment and his loss will be deeply felt across our entire formation. He was a husband, son, brother and leader who was adored by everyone who knew him. Our sole focus now is providing unyielding support to Cooper's family. Our hearts are with his wife, his parents, his extended family and fellow Paratroopers as they grieve through this incredibly tough time."