This is anecdotal, but I've thought about it because it's so ironic.
I personally know of two servicemen killed just after they'd returned from battlefront, one from Afghanistan and one from Iraq.
The one from Afghanistant was involved in a traffic accident which killed my step-grandson. He skid on ice into a bridge and the serviceman stopped to help. They were both killed by a truck which slid into them.
The other happened a few days ago. A man just back from Iraq was killed in Dallas by a carjacker.
There are no guarantees of safety wherever you are.
I am sorry for your loss, altura. God bless your family and be with all of you in your grief.
Sorry to hear about your step-grandson. What a tragedy.
I'm very sorry for your loss.