MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. – Family and friends gathered in Morehead City on Wednesday to remember Navy Commander Charles Springle, who died along with four other servicemen during a shooting spree at Camp Liberty in Baghdad.

A U.S. soldier now faces murder charges in the May 11 incident.

Springle was a North Carolina native and went to East Carteret High School. He is survived by his wife and two adult children. The commander will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

Meanwhile, family and friends have set up a memorial scholarship in Springle’s honor. The scholarship supports military dependents who are working toward a master’s degree in social work at UNC-Chapel Hill. Springle completed his undergraduate and graduate work at UNC-CH before going to the University of Alabama for his Ph.D.

Those wishing to contribute to the scholarship should send checks to:

The UNC School of Social Work
325 Pittsboro Street CB#3550
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599