"Lynch returned to West Virginia after being released from a military hospital and was briefly engaged to Army Sgt. Ruben Contreras Jr. [Fox Story from August 2003 says "She hopes to improve enough to travel to Colorado in November to celebrate Thanksgiving with her fiance, Army Sgt. Ruben Contreras Jr., and his family."] Family friends introduced her to [Wes] Robinson, who lives in Vienna, W.Va., and works at a manufacturing plant." Are these the same family who are mentioned in this CNN story in July 2003?: "At one point during her 2 1/2 minute comments, she turned to her boyfriend, Army Sgt. Ruben Contreras -- a large smile spread across her face -- and said, "You never let me give up." "You're my inspiration, and I love you," she said, running her left hand through her hair, exposing a ring on her engagement finger. Family members told The Associated Press that the ring is a promise ring, not an engagement ring. Contreras is from Lynch's same Army unit." (Lest anyone think she is engaged to a(n) hispanic guy...) Note, NY times story about their upcoming wedding only quoted the Groom's family and stated: "The couple met almost two years ago at a Taco Bell near Fort Bliss, Texas, where they were stationed." Finally - here is his picture:
And look at her family:
What a sad story. I can't get the pictures to post, but check out this link: http://www.talkingproud.us/Military072603.html Hmmmmm - can't be allowed to marry a(n) hispanic in West Virginia, so friends get to gether and introduce ol' Wes Robinson...? Interesting