The Commander of 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Col. Patrick T. Colloton, released the following statement expressing his condolences with Service Members and Families of 7th SFG(A),
“It is with great regret that I announce the loss of Specialist Nicholas C. Jividen, of 3rd Battalion, Headquarters and Support Company, who died in a training accident at Ft Irwin, California on the afternoon of 6 Nov.
It was an honor having him serve within the ranks of 7th SFG(A). He was a part of our family, and will not be forgotten.
Specialist Jividen is survived by his mother Margaret, brother Daniel, and sister Kirsten. Our focus now is to provide the best possible care and support for his family, friends and loved ones. I ask that you to keep them, and the rest of the Jividen Family, in your thoughts and prayers.”
For media queries, or additional information, contact the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office, Lt. Col. Loren Bymer, at loren.bymer@socom.mil; phone: Office 910-432-3383, Blackberry 910-494-1589.