I saw their dad on TV here yesterday (Thu) and then posted a small note from an AP story on a military thread. It wasn't the right place to post it (happy, celebratory anniversary thread) and they suggested I start a new thread about it.
I searched Velez and some other WOT keywords and nothing came up, so I started a new thread. Again, I'm sorry.
I also made a Light-A-Candle page for them - "Velez Family - Patriots" and sent the link to the Avalanche-Journal so someone might print the messages for the family when they can read them.
Please go here to visit and leave a good word or just light a candle. Thanks.
If you hear of a funeral service for this brave soldier, PM me and let me know. I'd like to be there if possible. Thanks!