SPC Jose Torre Jr, KIA January 15, 2011

It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences to the Torre family and his Brothers and Sisters in Arms.

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SPC Jose A. Torre Jr. hailed from Garden Grove, California. He enlisted in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer on May 6, 2008. Following initial training at Fort Leonard Wood, he was assigned to Charlie Company, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley in September 2008. Less than one month later, he deployed with the Dagger Brigade in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for twelve months. He redeployed to Fort Riley in October 2009 and spent the next thirteen months preparing for the Brigade's current mission in support of Operation New Dawn. Upon arrival into Iraq for his second combat deployment, he was attached to 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery.

SPC Torre was killed in action on Saturday, January 15, 2011 while conducting route clearance operations east of Baghdad, Iraq.

SPC Torre's awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, and Driver Mechanic Badge for Wheeled Vehicles. He has been posthumously awarded the Broze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and Army good Conduct Medal.

SPC Torre is survived by his father, Jose Antonio Torre Sr., mother, Candida Nalani Torre, sister, Laura Lynn Torre, and brother, Robert Rodriguez.

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[unmik1422]

1 year today.

[unmik1422]

You guys are in my prayers.

[unmik1422]

Jose Torre Jr and those like him are the reason we observe Memorial Day.

[trilam9]

U never be forgotten Buddy

[kaceyaguiar]

We are flying the Engineer flag and colors high over the JSS for you.

[RainGoddess71]

Thank you for your selfless service and ultimate sacrafice, SPC Jose Torre Jr.

Thank you to the family, and especially the Momma of SPC Torre. My heart is heavy for you. You have raised an American Hero. May you find comfort and peace. I have a deployed son as well, and can only imagine what you are going through. I'm so very sorry. God be with you P.A.M.~ Amy

[torresmom1]

@blackfox002

I am jose's mom, thank you for being there with my son and serving next to him even to the end. i would love to hear from you, please feel free to contact me @ nalanit345@gmail.com or jtorre07@yahoo.com

Mother of a TRUE American Hero

SPC Jose A. Torre Jr....

Candida Torre

[blackfox002]

it suxs cuz i was on that convoy when he died.......sigh he was pronounced dead jan 15 2011 at 11.30 in bahgdad.... indeed brother u will be missed

[Xaforn]

Thank you for your service, you knew the price of freedom and you were willing to pay, you had a choice and that makes you a hero, again thank you.

[herewegoagain070911]

Thank you for everything Torre!!! WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TERRIBLY!!

[marywolf22]

thank you for clearing the way for us. you did a lot and it tears my heart