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:
    295 Joseph
    295 Soldier
    295 Specialist Melendez
  • Number of children:
    294 None
  • Personality:
    285 Funny, loved life
    280 Gentleman
    285 Would do anything for anyone
    220 Loved his Family
    139 Gifted, kind and funny
    139 Caring
    125 Adventurous
  • Occupation:
    285 US Army
    285 Specialist United States Army
    35 Army Commendation Medal
    35 Army Achievement Medal
    35 Joint Meritorious Unit Award
    35 Army Good Conduct Medal
    35 National Defense Service Medal
    35 Global War on Terrorism Service Expeditionary Medal
    35 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
    29 Parachutists Badge
    35 Overseas Service Ribbon
    35 Army Service Ribbon
  • Workplace:
    279 US Army
    279 Ft Bragg
    269 82nd Airborn Division Ft Bragg
    269 operation Inherent Resolve Iraq and Syria
    35 75th Ranger Regiment
    35 Special Operations Forces Deployable Node Operator in the Joint Task Force Platoon
  • Schools attended:
    279 Massey Hill, Campbell University
    264 Campbell University
  • Comments:
    59 Rest in Peace, Condolences to Loved ones
    279 We are gonna miss u i still cant believe it
    59 God bless you and your family. Prayers for healing. Thank you for your service Sir
    279 I miss you every day hijo, until we meet again
    279 love you brother, i cherish the time we had together and will never forget it.
    279 I’m going to watch th Army Navy Game for you
    279 You are not forgotten. 🇺🇸 Thank you for your service
    59 From a sister Veteran...A candle a day this hero 💙🇺🇸
    279 From a sister Veteran You are NOT forgotten! praying for justice and closure 🇺🇸♥️🙏🏻✝️
    285 We hit 1000 lit candles in your memory...✨🕯✨💙🇺🇸
    285 How can it be almost 5 years and still no justice? :(
    279 Every time a candle is lit; you are thought of🇺🇸💔🕯🙏🏻
    279 Continued prayers for justice 🙏🏻💙🇺🇸⚖️🕯
    279 Thank you for your service 💔🇺🇸
    279 Holding on to faith your killer will be brought to justice 🙏🏻💔🇺🇸
    279 I mourn the life that was stolen from you
    279 Sending prayers and love Oneday your killer WILL be caught. #Karma. RIP💔🔎⚖️🕯️🇺🇸
    265 we just passed 3,000 candles lit. praying someone comes forward ⚖️💔🕯️🇺🇸
    245 I have faith that they will find whoever killed you🙏🏻
    175 You are missed...
    169 Lord help this Family from Jax Fla
    139 We are still praying they find whomever did this. #Faith 💔🇺🇸
    119 God Speed. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you fir you're service. ✝️✝️✝️✝️💜💜💜
    59 until Valhalla brother Rest in peace🇺🇸
    79 You are miss every.single.day. #UntilVahalla🇺🇸
    65 Someone knows something. It’s time to break the promise. Speak up!
    69 Thank you for your service; Brother Rest easy 🕯🇺🇸
    49 In honor and memory of your service today 🇺🇸
    29 Someone needs to come forward and put an end to the silence

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