A third victim has died following a shooting rampage at a US Navy facility in Washington DC, bringing the total number of fatalities to 12. The attack, carried out by a former Navy reservist, claimed the lives of a diverse group of civilians who played vital roles in national defence.
Among the deceased was Martin Bodrog, a 54-year-old Sunday school teacher and married father of four from Annandale, Virginia. He served over two decades in the military, specialising in amphibious operations, and later worked as a contractor designing naval ships. His family remembered him for shovelling neighbours' driveways on snowy days.
Michael Arnold, a Navy veteran from Lorton, Virginia, worked on designing amphibious assault vessels. He retired as a commander and was building a light airplane in his basement. His uncle described him as a loving son, husband, and father.
Sylvia Frasier, a network security administrator, also worked night shifts at Walmart for the joy of interacting with people. She performed music, mime, and dance at her church. Kathleen Gaarde, a financial analyst, had worked alongside her husband until his retirement; he described her as his life partner of 42 years.
Frank Kohler, a Lockheed Martin site manager from Maryland, was attending a meeting at the Navy Yard. He was a devoted family man, avid fisherman, and past president of the local Rotary Club. His former boss called him a great family man and Christian.
