Joseph Cruz, 22
Army, Private 1st Class
Based:
Vicenza, Italy
Supporting:
Operation Enduring Freedom
Died:
October 15, 2005
Bagram,
Afghanistan
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In the beginning, he liked the Army. This time, he didn't want to go back. He had been to Afghanistan and Iraq already, and he was only 22.
— Ana Cruz, sister, in San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Cruz grew up in Whittier and attended Pioneer High School for one semester before transferring to Sierra Vista High School's independent study program, according to his obituary in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
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sorry he was so young too go down. my heart goes to the family that will never be the same on more there will always be a gap
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