Jose L. Ruiz

Air Force SSG Will Shockley relays news that an American soldier was just killed nearby in Mosul. (15 August 05) One week later, memorial services were held at a Fort Lewis chapel to say goodbye to Jose L. Ruiz, 28.
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Please stand by for the "Gates of Fire" dispatch explaining the circumstances of the firefight wherein LTC Erik Kurilla was shot. "Gates of Fire" should be available no later than Thursday, 25 August. Accuracy demands time.