MN1 Brent J. Sturgeon, 30, U.S. Navy, born in Kentucky December 26, 1989, passed away in a car accident on August 19, 2020. Sturgeon served as a Mineman and stationed aboard the USS Avenger (MCM-1), USS Pioneer (MCM-9), and USS Independence (LCS-2). There, he assisted in locating and neutralizing sea mines to ensure our ships sailed in an underwater ordnance-free ocean. Sturgeon was a true leader with a great sense of humor. He always took the time to help someone going through a rough time. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! Til Valhalla, Brother!