Death of William C. Tuck ruled accidental overdose

Death of Iraq vet ruled accidental overdose
The Associated PressPosted : Saturday Feb 2, 2008 14:18:30 EST

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office says a 22-year-old Iraq war veteran found dead last month died of an accidental overdose.

William C. Tuck was a solder from 2002 through December and served three tours in Iraq as an Army Ranger. His mother found him dead at the family’s Flagstaff home on Jan. 1.

An autopsy showed he died from an overdose of methadone, a narcotic painkiller often used to wean heroin addicts off the drug.

Tuck’s mother Lea said Friday that she was extremely proud of his service to his country.

His company commander left a condolence note calling him “one of the best Rangers we had in the company.”

http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/02/ap_iraqvetoverdose_080202/