Angelo A. Zawaydeh, 19

Army, Private 1st Class

Based: Ft. Campbell, Ky.

2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: March 15, 2006

Baghdad (southwest of), Iraq

Single

Gender: Male

Hometown: San Bruno

High School: Terra Nova High (Pacifica)

Burial: Greek Orthodox Memorial Park, Colma, Calif.

When his mother asked Zawaydeh why he chose the Army instead of college, he replied, "I can't sit in the classroom anymore. I need to get up and do something." His father emigrated from Jordan.

Dale G. Brehm, 03/18/2006

Bunny Long, 03/10/2006

Four memories of Angelo A. Zawaydeh

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I was honored to receive Angelo's name at a ribbon ceremony on Memorial Day, and I write to acknowledge Angelo's service and sacrifice and to let his family and friends know that we are grateful for his courage and compassion. I am especially touched that he fought for our country in Iraq even though his family, who had relatives still in the Middle East, were concerned about him fighting there, and even after Angelo began to question the wisdom of the Army's involvement there. His dedication is impressive.
I have four children, ages 17-21, so they are all within two years of Angelo's age at his death; it breaks my heart to think of one so young making such a sacrifice. I will honor him especially every Memorial Day. Peace to those who knew and loved Angelo.

” — Laura T., May 30, 2018 at 6:29 a.m.

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