MCBH Press Release - Deceased Marine

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, UNITED STATES

02.20.2018

Video by Cpl. Brendan Custer, Staff Sgt. Alisa Helin and Chief Warrant Officer Michael Kropiewnicki

Marine Corps Base Hawaii

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Sgt. Juan Iturbide was pronounced deceased at Kaiser Medical Center from a stab wound that took place at an incident that occurred in Moanalua, Hawaii, Feb. 19.
Iturbide, 24, a native of Orange, Calif., served as a food service specialist, Service Company, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
He joined Headquarters Bn. June 19, 2012 and was promoted to his present rank Jan. 1, 2017.
"We mourn the loss of Sgt Iturbide. Our deepest condolences remain with his family and friends,” said Col. Raul Lianez, commanding officer, MCBH. “The sympathy and respect offered by the local community is appreciated by the Marines and families of MCBH.”
His personal awards include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons.
His death is under investigation by the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). Please contact
the HPD for questions regarding their investigation.
Media seeking additional information should contact the MCBH Communication Strategies and Operations Office via email: [e-mail] or [e-mail] or via phone: [phone] or [phone]. More information will be made available as it is received.

• Date Taken: 02.20.2018
• Date Posted: 02.20.2018 20:36
• Category: Newscasts
• Video ID: 585622
• VIRIN: 180220-M-MO234-001
• Filename: DOD_105331534
• Length: 00:00:47
• Location: MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, US