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:
    292 Joseph
    292 Soldier
    292 Specialist Melendez
  • Number of children:
    292 None
  • Personality:
    283 Funny, loved life
    277 Gentleman
    283 Would do anything for anyone
    217 Loved his Family
    137 Gifted, kind and funny
    137 Caring
    123 Adventurous
  • Occupation:
    283 US Army
    283 Specialist United States Army
    33 Army Commendation Medal
    33 Army Achievement Medal
    33 Joint Meritorious Unit Award
    33 Army Good Conduct Medal
    33 National Defense Service Medal
    33 Global War on Terrorism Service Expeditionary Medal
    33 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
    27 Parachutists Badge
    33 Overseas Service Ribbon
    33 Army Service Ribbon
  • Workplace:
    277 US Army
    277 Ft Bragg
    267 82nd Airborn Division Ft Bragg
    267 operation Inherent Resolve Iraq and Syria
    33 75th Ranger Regiment
    33 Special Operations Forces Deployable Node Operator in the Joint Task Force Platoon
  • Schools attended:
    277 Massey Hill, Campbell University
    263 Campbell University
  • Comments:
    57 Rest in Peace, Condolences to Loved ones
    277 We are gonna miss u i still cant believe it
    57 God bless you and your family. Prayers for healing. Thank you for your service Sir
    277 I miss you every day hijo, until we meet again
    277 love you brother, i cherish the time we had together and will never forget it.
    277 I’m going to watch th Army Navy Game for you
    277 You are not forgotten. 🇺🇸 Thank you for your service
    57 From a sister Veteran...A candle a day this hero 💙🇺🇸
    277 From a sister Veteran You are NOT forgotten! praying for justice and closure 🇺🇸♥️🙏🏻✝️
    283 We hit 1000 lit candles in your memory...✨🕯✨💙🇺🇸
    283 How can it be almost 5 years and still no justice? :(
    277 Every time a candle is lit; you are thought of🇺🇸💔🕯🙏🏻
    277 Continued prayers for justice 🙏🏻💙🇺🇸⚖️🕯
    277 Thank you for your service 💔🇺🇸
    277 Holding on to faith your killer will be brought to justice 🙏🏻💔🇺🇸
    277 I mourn the life that was stolen from you
    277 Sending prayers and love Oneday your killer WILL be caught. #Karma. RIP💔🔎⚖️🕯️🇺🇸
    263 we just passed 3,000 candles lit. praying someone comes forward ⚖️💔🕯️🇺🇸
    243 I have faith that they will find whoever killed you🙏🏻
    173 You are missed...
    167 Lord help this Family from Jax Fla
    137 We are still praying they find whomever did this. #Faith 💔🇺🇸
    117 God Speed. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you fir you're service. ✝️✝️✝️✝️💜💜💜
    57 until Valhalla brother Rest in peace🇺🇸
    77 You are miss every.single.day. #UntilVahalla🇺🇸
    63 Someone knows something. It’s time to break the promise. Speak up!
    67 Thank you for your service; Brother Rest easy 🕯🇺🇸
    47 In honor and memory of your service today 🇺🇸
    27 Someone needs to come forward and put an end to the silence

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