United States of America

Mark Aaron Mayo served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years and 5 months. Mark served in the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism, and during the years of the Libya.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Location: Virginia
Weapon: Handgun
Offender: Shot and killed

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark Mayo was shot and killed aboard the USS Mahan by a civilian who had boarded the ship while it was docked at Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 1.

The subject was confronted by the Petty Officer of the Watch on the ship's quarterdeck. During the ensuing struggle the subject was able to disarm the officer and then fatally shot MA2 Mayo, who had responded to assist the officer in subduing the subject. The man was then shot and killed by other responding Navy Security Forces personnel.

The man had used credentials to improperly enter the base while driving a tractor trailer, and then breached security at the pier in order to board the destroyer.

MA2 Mayo had served as a member of the U.S. Navy Security Forces for six years.

Survivors
He is survived by his mother.
Media
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Branch

U.S. Navy · 2007 – 2014
Service Record
U.S. Navy
2007 – 2014
Also Served
United States Navy Security Forces
Master-at-Arms
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 19-E · Line 29 cut as MARK AARON MAYO
Burial Information
Section 60
Grave 10694
  • The cemetery · section 60, grave 10694 is not yet pinned on the map
  • 1 monument carrying the name

Laid nearby · Section 60

17,173 others are held in this section; the nearest 12 by row and grave.

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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Master-at-Arms Mayo gave the United States Navy Security Forces 6 years.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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