John Larimer
John Larimer was a Navy sailor based at Buckley Air Force Base, where he was a cryptologic technician — a job that the Navy says should be filled by someone with "exceptionally good character, above-average writing and speaking skills, a good memory, curiosity, and resourcefulness." Larimer joined the service just over a year ago, the Navy said.
A family member told a newspaper in Arlington Heights, Ill., that Larimer was the youngest of five siblings. Neighbors in his hometown recalled his sense of humor.