Name: Army Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo Age: 23 From: Lodi, N.J. Assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. Incident: Army Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo died May 6 in Baqubah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Also killed were Sgt. Jason R. Harkins, Sgt. Joel W. Lewis, Cpl. Matthew L. Alexander, Cpl. Anthony M. Bradshaw and Cpl. Michael A. Pursel.
Died:
May
06, 2007 Soldier from N.J. killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
LODI, N.J. — A 23-year-old soldier from New Jersey who was based in Washington state was killed in Iraq after an improvised explosive device struck the vehicle on which he was moving, military officials said.
Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Romeo, 23, of Lodi, died May 6 in the Diyala province of Iraq.
He was an assigned to Company A, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, also known as the Stryker Brigade Combat Team, in Fort Lewis, Wash.
“Vincenzo was a kind and courageous person who brought joy and laughter to all around him,” his family said in a statement released by the Fort Monmouth Public Affairs Office. %
Prayers & Condolences For: Vincenzo Romeo BY Anonymous on May 05, 2010
Vincenzo's family remains in my thoughts and prayers.Larry's Aunt
Prayers & Condolences For: Vincenzo Romeo BY Anonymous on May 13, 2007
It has been an absolute honor to have known my very good friend Vincenzo Romeo. He was by far the bravest and most honorable person I ever knew. His presence on Earth was a gift from God and will never be forgotten. He was a true friend that anyonce could rely on. My life will never be the same after losing a friend that I call my brother. Words will never be enough to console the beautiful family of our fallen hero. However, he deserves all the praise and respect that can be given. I want to thank his parents for giving life to such an extrordinary human being. I want them to know that I will always be there for them and I consider them to be my family as well.
C.L.
Prayers & Condolences For: Vincenzo Romeo BY Anonymous on May 13, 2007
Vincenzo Romeo was a wonderful person. Everywhere he went he brought laughter and joy. When we think of him we only have good memmories. He will always be remembered. I will never forget how close he and my brother were and how much fun they had together. Knowing Vincenzo was an honor. We will always remember him and the sacrifice he made for us and his country. He will always have a special place in our hearts. Our hearts and prayrs go out to his family and fiance.
LoveGMB and RB
Prayers & Condolences For: Vincenzo Romeo BY Anonymous on May 13, 2007
A bright star has been removed from our sky - in our hearts and in our minds though, you shall forever brighten the way. Thank you for your sacrifice - everyday I will strive to be a better person to honor what you have given up for me and what your family has lost for me. You will always have a special place in our hearts.