Speeds during the free fall can accelerate up to 180 miles per hour before the parachute cord is ripped and the SEALs are slowed, in this case, to accurately hit the landing target on Bradford Beach. Leaping from the back of the 440th’s C-130 Hercules aircraft, one of the SEALs displayed streamers and had smoke canisters attached to his ankle, adding some color to the sky’s overcast palate before joining the other members to create formations. Each day of the 2012 Milwaukee Air & Water Show kicked off with an awe-inspiring jump from three members of this unit. Navy SEALs known as the Leap Frogs Parachute Demonstration Team. RIP Leap Frog.Flying at 6,000 feet with a ten-foot cargo door wide open is everyday business for a group of specialized U.S. “My heart goes out to my Navy family! I am so saddened, I am lost for words. “My family and I were there front and center watching it unfold, cameras in hand,” said one commenter, Kenny Rivera. Dozens of people have since commented on the photo, sending their condolences to the team. Prior to Sunday’s Fleet Week event, the Leap Frogs posted a photo of one of their parachuters on Facebook with the caption “New York City look to the skies” to promote the Liberty State Park jump. The Leap Frogs perform at more than a dozen shows per year, according to their website, including at baseball games, air shows and the X Games. The Navy said Sunday’s incident will be fully investigated following the SEAL’s death. 'Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, and I ask for all of your prayers for the Navy SEAL community who lost a true patriot today,' said Navy Commander Rear Admiral Jack Scorby in a statement.

He was pronounced dead at Jersey City Medical Center at 1:10 p.m., the Navy said.

The soldier landed in the Hudson River shortly after noon and was immediately retrieved by members of the Coast Guard who were present at the event. Remington Peters was a member of the Navy’s elite parachute team, the Leap Frogs, who were conducted a coordinated parachute jump at Liberty State Park on Sunday afternoon, a notice from the military said. NEW JERSEY - A Navy SEAL died Sunday after his parachute malfunctioned during a Fleet Week event in Jersey City, the Navy said.

Crown Heights, Prospect Heights & Prospect-Lefferts Gardens.

Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens & Red Hook.

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