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Metro
3 hours ago
- Metro
'Kind and welcoming' British pilot found dead at US Navy base with gunshot wound
A24-year-old British pilot was found dead at a US Navy base with a gun shot wound to his head, an inquest heard. Costas Georgellis died on April 29 this year while training to be a fighter pilot at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas. Assistant coroner for West London Richard Furniss said the death had the 'hallmarks of suicide', The Sun reports. He did not say whether a criminal investigation was under way. The inquest was adjourned while the court waits for further details and records from authorities in the US. Former Loughborough University student, Costas, received a funeral with full military honours, in Amersham in Buckinghamshire, where his parents live. Mourners were encouraged to wear red, white and blue, the colours of his birth country and of his adopted country, the US as well as purple, the colour of Loughborough University's hockey team, which he was a member of. His parents also set up a fundraising page in aid of mental health charities Mind and US charity, Brandon Caserta Foundation. More than £2,000 was donated. Loughborough University's men's hockey team paid tribute on Instagram, writing: 'We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our former teammate, committee member and friend, Costas Georgellis. More Trending 'Costas was a cherished part of our club, known for his kindness, welcoming spirit and of course his backhand hit through his legs.' Meanwhile his parents said their son's 'infectious laugh and kind heart made the world a better place'. Writing on the fundraising page they added: 'He lived an amazing life, full of adventure, always pursuing his dreams with determination and bravery. He will never be forgotten. 'We invite all of those whose life he touched to share their memories and photos below for family and friends to cherish.' Samaritans are here to listen, day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email jo@ or visit for more information. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Two firefighters shot dead by sniper during Idaho wildfire MORE: Anyone envious of 'perks' I get as a disabled person doesn't understand MORE: I'm a former night owl who now loves waking up at 5am
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
'Talented' Brit pilot, 24, found dead at US Navy base with shotgun wound
British pilot Costas Georgellis, 24, was tragically found dead at a US Navy base in Texas - as his family and friends have paid emotional tributes following his death A "talented" pilot who was discovered dead at a US Navy suffered a fatal shotgun wound to his head, an inquest has heard. Brit Costas Georgellis, 24, was learning to be a fighter pilot at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas, before he died on April 29. Assistant coroner for West London Richard Furniss believes his death has the 'hallmarks of suicide'. Tributes have since flooded in for the Loughborough University graduate, who has been described as "one in a million" by his friends. His loved ones paid their respects at his funeral which was given full military honours in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. His mother and father said his 'infectious laugh and kind heart made the world a better place'. The tribute, which was posted online, said: 'He lived an amazing life, full of adventure, always pursuing his dreams with determination and bravery. "He will never be forgotten. We invite all of those whose life he touched to share their memories and photos below for family and friends to cherish.' His university hockey team paid tribute on social media and said he was a "cherished part of our club", reports The Sun. They said: 'We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our former teammate, committee member and friend, Costas Georgellis. Costas was a cherished part of our club, known for his kindness, welcoming spirit and of course his backhand hit through his legs.' His close pal Morgan said: "Costas very quickly became a very close friend of mine at university after he came back from his placement at QinetiQ and we began sharing classes. I have countless great memories with him, from being in his first flight after achieving his pilot's license, watching the spitfire take off beside us, to standing out in the pouring rain at the international air tattoo with the F-22s roaring past and shaking us to our core." He added: "He had a way of creating this relaxed, carefree energy that I'm not sure I'll ever find again. It is rare that you find anyone without a bad bone in their body; someone who you knew without a doubt would always have your back no matter what. "Costas was that person. A great friend, a talented man, and someone who I will always miss not being in my corner." The inquest was adjourned until the US authorities send further documents and records. A fundraiser has been launched to support mental health charity, Mind. You can donate here.
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Daily Mail
British pilot, 24, is found dead at US Navy base 'with gunshot wound'
A British pilot was found dead at an American Navy base after suffering a gunshot wound to the head, an inquest has reportedly heard. Costas Georgellis, 24, died on April 29 at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christie, in Nueces County, Texas, where he had been training to become a fighter pilot. The Sun today reported that Richard Furniss, an assistant coroner for West London, suggested that Mr Georgellis's death had the 'hallmarks of suicide'. However, Mr Furniss is said to have not confirmed whether a criminal investigation had been launched. The newspaper said the inquest was adjourned until more information has been provided by authorities across the pond. Mr Georgellis, who was a keen hockey player and Loughborough University graduate, was given a military-style funeral in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, where his parents live, on May 31. Attendees were asked to wear colours that 'reflect Costas's life' rather than the traditional black to the ceremony. 'Red, white or blue - the colours of his birth country, his adopted country and his home hockey club - is one option,' a memorial page for the 24-year-old read. 'Whilst purple in memory of his Loughborough University hockey days is another. Or simply wear your favourite colour.' Mr Georgellis's parents also launched a fundraising page with the £2363 proceeds going to mental health charities, Mind, and The Brandon Caserta Foundation. Loughborough University's hockey team posted on social media that they were 'heartbroken' by Mr Georgellis's death. They wrote: 'Costas was a cherished part of our club Known for his kindness, welcoming spirit and of course his backhand hit through his legs.' Another tribute by Mr Georgellis's parents said their son's 'infectious laugh' and 'kind heart' made the world a 'better place'. They added: 'He lived an amazing life, full of adventure, always pursuing his dreams with determination and bravery. He will never be forgotten.'
The Sun
16 hours ago
- The Sun
Brit pilot, 24, found dead at US Navy base with shotgun wound to the head
Costas was given a funeral with full military honours in Amersham, Bucks, where his parents live BRIT TOP GUN DEAD Brit pilot, 24, found dead at US Navy base with shotgun wound to the head A BRIT pilot was found dead at a US Navy base after suffering a shotgun wound to his head, an inquest heard. Costas Georgellis, 24, had been training to be a fighter pilot at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas, when he died on April 29. Advertisement 2 Brit pilot Costas Georgellis was found dead at a US Navy base after suffering a shotgun wound to his head, an inquest heard Credit: Assistant coroner for West London Richard Furniss suggested the death has the 'hallmarks of suicide' and did not confirm if a criminal probe was under way. The inquest was adjourned until further details and records are sent by US authorities. Loughborough University graduate Costas was given a funeral with full military honours in Amersham, Bucks, where his parents live. Attendees wore red, white and blue - the colours of his home country Britain and adopted country America - and the purple of Loughborough University's hockey team. Advertisement Hockey star Costas' parents also set up a fundraising page which got £2,360 in donations for mental health charities Mind and The Brandon Caserta Foundation (US). Loughborough uni's mens hockey team wrote on Instagram: 'We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our former teammate, committee member and friend, Costas Georgellis. 'Costas was a cherished part of our club, known for his kindness, welcoming spirit and of course his backhand hit through his legs.' A tribute posted online by his mum and dad said his 'infectious laugh and kind heart made the world a better place'. Advertisement It added: 'He lived an amazing life, full of adventure, always pursuing his dreams with determination and bravery. He will never be forgotten. 'We invite all of those whose life he touched to share their memories and photos below for family and friends to cherish.' 2 Costas was given a funeral with full military honours in Amersham, Bucks, where his parents live Credit:
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Brit pilot, 24, found dead at US Navy base with shotgun wound to the head
Costas was given a funeral with full military honours in Amersham, Bucks, where his parents live BRIT TOP GUN DEAD Brit pilot, 24, found dead at US Navy base with shotgun wound to the head Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRIT pilot was found dead at a US Navy base after suffering a shotgun wound to his head, an inquest heard. Costas Georgellis, 24, had been training to be a fighter pilot at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas, when he died on April 29. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Brit pilot Costas Georgellis was found dead at a US Navy base after suffering a shotgun wound to his head, an inquest heard Credit: Assistant coroner for West London Richard Furniss suggested the death has the 'hallmarks of suicide' and did not confirm if a criminal probe was under way. The inquest was adjourned until further details and records are sent by US authorities. Loughborough University graduate Costas was given a funeral with full military honours in Amersham, Bucks, where his parents live. Attendees wore red, white and blue - the colours of his home country Britain and adopted country America - and the purple of Loughborough University's hockey team. Hockey star Costas' parents also set up a fundraising page which got £2,360 in donations for mental health charities Mind and The Brandon Caserta Foundation (US). Loughborough uni's mens hockey team wrote on Instagram: 'We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our former teammate, committee member and friend, Costas Georgellis. 'Costas was a cherished part of our club, known for his kindness, welcoming spirit and of course his backhand hit through his legs.' A tribute posted online by his mum and dad said his 'infectious laugh and kind heart made the world a better place'. It added: 'He lived an amazing life, full of adventure, always pursuing his dreams with determination and bravery. He will never be forgotten. 'We invite all of those whose life he touched to share their memories and photos below for family and friends to cherish.' 2 Costas was given a funeral with full military honours in Amersham, Bucks, where his parents live Credit:
