This was posted to the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team Facebook page:
2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team 1st Infantry Division On Saturday, we lost one of our heroes. SPC Jose A. Torre, Jr., 21, of Garden Grove, California, died in Baghdad of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with a rocket-propelled grenade. He was assigned to C Company, STB. We are collectively mourning the loss of our fallen comrade and our hearts and deepest sympathies are with his Family, Friends, and fellow Soldiers during this difficult time.
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And to show you what a truly small Army it really is, my rear detachment company commander's husband, currently working in the rear detachment of 2HBCT, ID was given the task of flying to Iraq and escorting home this Soldier's remains. As solemn and sad as this sounds, it is also a great honor. CPT G (my CPT G) showed me pictures he (her husband, CPT G) sent and told me what he told her about how professional and how respectful the whole process is every step of the way.
It is beyond horrible to lose a Soldier, but the Army takes care of them. They are treated with the highest level of honor and respect because that is what they deserve, each and every one of them.
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