USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor with COVID-19 has died per @USNavy. First death aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier 🙏🏽

A U.S. Navy sailor died after contracting COVID-19, marking the first death aboard the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt, which came into the spotlight after the ship's commander, Captain Brett Crozier, penned a four-page letter pleading for stronger measures to protect the crew.The letter embarrassed the Navy and Crozier was replaced.

US Navy Chief of Naval Operations: "We mourn the loss of the Sailor from USS Theodore Roosevelt who died today, and we stand alongside their family, loved ones, and shipmates as they grieve. This is a great loss for the ship and for our Navy."

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— Office of the Secretary of the Navy (@SECNAV) April 13, 2020

We mourn the loss of the Sailor from USS Theodore Roosevelt who died today, and we stand alongside their family, loved ones, and shipmates as they grieve. This is a great loss for the ship and for our Navy.

— USNavyCNO (@USNavyCNO) April 13, 2020

A sailor who tested positive for Covid-19 on the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died of the coronavirus, the US Navy said Monday. https://t.co/vXZDpkXFbL

— CNN (@CNN) April 13, 2020

Capt. Brett E. Crozier wrote March 31: "We are not at war. Sailors do not need to die. If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset – our sailors."

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