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Governor Cox Mourns Loss of Southern Utah University Student and Soldier

By Utah News · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read
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Governor Cox Mourns Loss of Southern Utah University Student and Soldier
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Governor Cox expressed heartbreak over the loss of 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan. The soldier was identified as a Southern Utah University MBA student who was weeks away from graduation.

Key takeaways

  • Governor Cox expressed heartbreak over the death of 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan.
  • The fallen soldier was a student in the MBA program at Southern Utah University.
  • Feehan was weeks away from graduating when he was killed in action in Jordan.
  • The Governor is praying for the family, fellow soldiers, and the university community.

Governor Cox and First Lady Abby Cox expressed heartbreak following the loss of 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan.

According to a statement from Governor Cox, Feehan served both the state and the nation with courage and honor.

ABC4 News reported that Southern Utah University confirmed one of the two soldiers killed in action in Jordan last week was a student within their MBA program.

The student was reportedly just weeks away from graduating from the program.

Governor Cox stated that prayers are being offered for Feehan's family, his fellow soldiers, and the Southern Utah University community during this time of mourning.

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