Air Force Hero Dies in Tragic 170-Foot Fall During Military Tribute - the phdailynews.org
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Technical Sergeant Ian Patterson died after a tragic 170-foot rappelling fall during a pregame military tribute at the Alamodome in Texas.

An airman died following a rappelling accident during a military tribute before Saturday’s Navy football game in Texas.

Technical Sergeant Ian Patterson fell during a pregame demonstration at San Antonio’s

Alamodome, turning a celebration of service into tragedy.