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DOD investigating soldier's violent death (Velez brother, Lubbock)
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal ^ | July 28, 2006 | The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Posted on 07/28/2006 6:34:58 AM PDT by CedarDave

The Department of Defense announced Thursday that it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Andrew Velez, a 22-year-old Army specialist from Lubbock.

According to a statement issued by Fort Irwin in California, Velez died of a non-combat-related gunshot wound early Monday morning.

Velez is the second of two brothers who have died while serving their country.

Jose "Freddy" Velez, a 23-year-old Army corporal, was shot and killed in 2004 while fighting in Iraq. He received two Purple Hearts and a Silver and Bronze Star for his bravery.

John Wagstaffe, a spokesman for Fort Irwin, said that it may be several weeks before the Army completes its investigation into Andrew Velez's death.

University Medical Center will host a prayer service for Velez at 9 a.m. Friday in the University Medical Center chapel.

Funeral arrangements for the slain soldier have not been finalized, but the family expects that a burial service will occur sometime next week.

The family requests that any cards or letters be sent to 2717 91st St., Lubbock, TX 79423.


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; US: Texas; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: lubbock; velez
His death is now reported as a non-combat-related gunshot, but that does nothing to relieve the pain and loss felt by his family.

Earlier threads:

Lubbock family mourns the loss of a second son

Texas family loses both sons to war (True sacrifice from Texas !)

Fallen brothers gave their all in war and in life (please pray for the Velez family)

Family loses second son to terror war

1 posted on 07/28/2006 6:34:59 AM PDT by CedarDave
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To: CedarDave

This has got to be the worst news a family could get. My prayers are with them.


2 posted on 07/28/2006 6:47:03 AM PDT by Old Grumpy
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To: CedarDave

Friendly fire?


3 posted on 07/28/2006 6:48:34 AM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet-pray for Israel))
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To: CedarDave

+


4 posted on 07/28/2006 6:51:52 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life)
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To: CedarDave

non-combat-related gunshot

That being the case, the CID is required to investigate......I'm sure they jumped right on it. There are many possibilities, some which the family would not wish to be publicized....the CID's ROI will tell the story.


5 posted on 07/28/2006 6:53:25 AM PDT by Vn_survivor_67-68
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To: SE Mom
I'm almost hoping that's the best of what it might be. I've been worried about this all day. You can light a candle for them here:

Light-A-Candle

Velez Family - Patriots

6 posted on 07/28/2006 4:50:16 PM PDT by Rte66
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