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:
    290 Joseph
    290 Soldier
    290 Specialist Melendez
  • Number of children:
    290 None
  • Personality:
    281 Funny, loved life
    276 Gentleman
    281 Would do anything for anyone
    216 Loved his Family
    136 Gifted, kind and funny
    136 Caring
    121 Adventurous
  • Occupation:
    281 US Army
    281 Specialist United States Army
    31 Army Commendation Medal
    31 Army Achievement Medal
    31 Joint Meritorious Unit Award
    31 Army Good Conduct Medal
    31 National Defense Service Medal
    31 Global War on Terrorism Service Expeditionary Medal
    31 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
    26 Parachutists Badge
    31 Overseas Service Ribbon
    31 Army Service Ribbon
  • Workplace:
    276 US Army
    276 Ft Bragg
    266 82nd Airborn Division Ft Bragg
    266 operation Inherent Resolve Iraq and Syria
    31 75th Ranger Regiment
    31 Special Operations Forces Deployable Node Operator in the Joint Task Force Platoon
  • Schools attended:
    276 Massey Hill, Campbell University
    261 Campbell University
  • Comments:
    56 Rest in Peace, Condolences to Loved ones
    276 We are gonna miss u i still cant believe it
    56 God bless you and your family. Prayers for healing. Thank you for your service Sir
    276 I miss you every day hijo, until we meet again
    276 love you brother, i cherish the time we had together and will never forget it.
    276 I’m going to watch th Army Navy Game for you
    276 You are not forgotten. 🇺🇸 Thank you for your service
    56 From a sister Veteran...A candle a day this hero 💙🇺🇸
    276 From a sister Veteran You are NOT forgotten! praying for justice and closure 🇺🇸♥️🙏🏻✝️
    281 We hit 1000 lit candles in your memory...✨🕯✨💙🇺🇸
    281 How can it be almost 5 years and still no justice? :(
    276 Every time a candle is lit; you are thought of🇺🇸💔🕯🙏🏻
    276 Continued prayers for justice 🙏🏻💙🇺🇸⚖️🕯
    276 Thank you for your service 💔🇺🇸
    276 Holding on to faith your killer will be brought to justice 🙏🏻💔🇺🇸
    276 I mourn the life that was stolen from you
    276 Sending prayers and love Oneday your killer WILL be caught. #Karma. RIP💔🔎⚖️🕯️🇺🇸
    261 we just passed 3,000 candles lit. praying someone comes forward ⚖️💔🕯️🇺🇸
    241 I have faith that they will find whoever killed you🙏🏻
    171 You are missed...
    166 Lord help this Family from Jax Fla
    136 We are still praying they find whomever did this. #Faith 💔🇺🇸
    116 God Speed. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you fir you're service. ✝️✝️✝️✝️💜💜💜
    55 until Valhalla brother Rest in peace🇺🇸
    75 You are miss every.single.day. #UntilVahalla🇺🇸
    60 Someone knows something. It’s time to break the promise. Speak up!
    65 Thank you for your service; Brother Rest easy 🕯🇺🇸
    45 In honor and memory of your service today 🇺🇸
    25 Someone needs to come forward and put an end to the silence

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