Robert Shaw Heaton , 59 died at Parris Island earlier this week after being found by staffofficials at the baseSouth Carolina Marine installation. His death is now another tragedy in 2026 at the South Carolina basefollowing recent incidents at the site. The armed forces confirmed the tragedy but declined to comment further. South Carolina media first reported the incident, whileCrowder Funeral Home handled arrangementsmade for the service. Police are reviewing security footage yet offer no explanation so far.