Jose Juan Melendez Jr., age 31

Lost to gun violence on November 29, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

He was a Specialest in the US Army.

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  • Nickname:
    280 Joseph
    280 Soldier
    280 Specialist Melendez
  • Number of children:
    280 None
  • Personality:
    275 Funny, loved life
    275 Gentleman
    280 Would do anything for anyone
    215 Loved his Family
    135 Gifted, kind and funny
    134 Caring
    119 Adventurous
  • Occupation:
    280 US Army
    280 Specialist United States Army
    30 Army Commendation Medal
    30 Army Achievement Medal
    30 Joint Meritorious Unit Award
    30 Army Good Conduct Medal
    30 National Defense Service Medal
    30 Global War on Terrorism Service Expeditionary Medal
    30 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
    25 Parachutists Badge
    30 Overseas Service Ribbon
    30 Army Service Ribbon
  • Workplace:
    275 US Army
    275 Ft Bragg
    265 82nd Airborn Division Ft Bragg
    265 operation Inherent Resolve Iraq and Syria
    30 75th Ranger Regiment
    30 Special Operations Forces Deployable Node Operator in the Joint Task Force Platoon
  • Schools attended:
    275 Massey Hill, Campbell University
    260 Campbell University
  • Comments:
    55 Rest in Peace, Condolences to Loved ones
    275 We are gonna miss u i still cant believe it
    54 God bless you and your family. Prayers for healing. Thank you for your service Sir
    275 I miss you every day hijo, until we meet again
    275 love you brother, i cherish the time we had together and will never forget it.
    275 I’m going to watch th Army Navy Game for you
    275 You are not forgotten. 🇺🇸 Thank you for your service
    54 From a sister Veteran...A candle a day this hero 💙🇺🇸
    275 From a sister Veteran You are NOT forgotten! praying for justice and closure 🇺🇸♥️🙏🏻✝️
    280 We hit 1000 lit candles in your memory...✨🕯✨💙🇺🇸
    280 How can it be almost 5 years and still no justice? :(
    275 Every time a candle is lit; you are thought of🇺🇸💔🕯🙏🏻
    275 Continued prayers for justice 🙏🏻💙🇺🇸⚖️🕯
    275 Thank you for your service 💔🇺🇸
    275 Holding on to faith your killer will be brought to justice 🙏🏻💔🇺🇸
    275 I mourn the life that was stolen from you
    275 Sending prayers and love Oneday your killer WILL be caught. #Karma. RIP💔🔎⚖️🕯️🇺🇸
    260 we just passed 3,000 candles lit. praying someone comes forward ⚖️💔🕯️🇺🇸
    240 I have faith that they will find whoever killed you🙏🏻
    170 You are missed...
    165 Lord help this Family from Jax Fla
    135 We are still praying they find whomever did this. #Faith 💔🇺🇸
    115 God Speed. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you fir you're service. ✝️✝️✝️✝️💜💜💜
    54 until Valhalla brother Rest in peace🇺🇸
    74 You are miss every.single.day. #UntilVahalla🇺🇸
    60 Someone knows something. It’s time to break the promise. Speak up!
    64 Thank you for your service; Brother Rest easy 🕯🇺🇸
    45 In honor and memory of your service today 🇺🇸
    24 Someone needs to come forward and put an end to the silence

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