The Air Force Academy is mourning the loss of a “cherished member” of its cadet wing, and its second student to die this year.

Cadet 1st Class Cole Kilty died Monday in nearby Park County, Colo., the academy announced Wednesday in a statement posted to social media. The cause is under investigation.

“Cole was known for being a friend to others, for his jokes, and for his unique ability to find humor in any situation – from everyday life to a tough training event,” Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark wrote in the statement. “I extend my personal condolences to his family, his squadron, and his friends.”

No further information was provided.

Kilty was set to graduate in June as a second lieutenant with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, according to his LinkedIn profile.

The news comes two months after a member of the Falcons’ football team, Hunter Brown, 21, of Lake Charles, La., died Jan. 9 after suffering a medical emergency on his way to class.

Brown, who majored in management and minored in French, was a member of teams that notched back-to-back 10-win seasons. Head coach Troy Calhoun called him “a pure joy” to have on the Falcons.

“He was tough, a great worker, and no one unselfishly pulled harder for others than Hunter,” Troy said in a statement.

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