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Mourners Pack New Jersey School For Memorial To West Point Cadet Killed In Training Accident

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – A solemn memorial was held Tuesday for a young military cadet from New Jersey – killed during a training accident at West Point.

Hundreds packed the gym at West Orange High School where 22-year-old Christopher Morgan was a star wrestler.

MORE: Cadet Killed, Nearly 2 Dozen Injured In West Point Accident

Morgan died last week when the military vehicle he was in rolled over.

Nineteen cadets and two soldiers were also hurt in the accident.

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