Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Joshua W. Soto, Army, Sergeant -- Rest In Peace

Joshua W. Soto, 25
Army, Sergeant
Based: Ft. Bliss, Texas
1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division
Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died: June 16, 2009
Tallil, Iraq
Married, 1 child
Gender: Male
Hometown: Avenal
High School: Avenal High (Avenal)
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Bakersfield
He was shot in the ankle on his first deployment, but recovered and returned to finish his tour. He later took a brief break in service but missed Army life and returned for two more stints.

"Joshua my best friend I miss you so much you were strong and gentle and all about the soldiers you were a primary example of what a leader is suppose to be you are greatly missed my brother in arms and I will always love you, miss you and honor you my hero Joshua Soto."
— ronald rodas
April 3, 2010 at 10:04 a.m.
More about Joshua W. Soto, Army Sargeant here, here here, and here.

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