Name: Army Spc. Avealalo Milo
Age: 23
From: Hayward, Calif.
Assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany
Incident: Army Spc. Avealalo Milo died Oct. 4 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small-arms fire.
Died: October 04, 2007
Army Spc. Avealalo Milo Avealalo Milo and his wife, Jocelyn, met in November 2004 at a Wal-Mart. She was a cashier; he loaded trucks in the back. "At first, he was shy," she said. They started seeing each other and something clicked. "He was happy. The smallest things that people don''t pay attention to are what meant most to him _ like going for a walk down the street, going to the park, just getting out of the house," she said. Milo, 23, of Hayward, Calif., was killed Oct. 4 in Baghdad when insurgents attacked his unit. He was assigned to Vilseck, Germany, and convinced Jocelyn to sign up, too. He was born in American Samoa and lived there, and in nearby independent Samoa, until he moved to Hayward on Aug. 14, 2003, according to his sister, Veape Milo. He liked playing rugby and soccer. "He went to California to seek a better future," she said. Jocelyn Milo learned her husband was dead a day before completing Army basic training and shipping out to an advanced individual training course. Her company commander did not think she could participate in her graduation ceremony, but she decided to walk in honor of her husband.
Prayers & Condolences For: Avealalo Milo BY Anonymous on Jul 04, 2012
Though I didn't know him, I know a person whose opinion I hold in high regard and who I believe is an excellent judge of character. He tells me Avealalo was a wonderful person, a great friend, and a soldier who was loved and respected by many. I would like to send my condolences to all who loved and appreciated this fine soldier.
Prayers & Condolences For: Avealalo Milo BY Anonymous on Oct 04, 2011
RIP Milo, I keep praying for the strength that your loved ones need to carry on without you but in your honor and with the love you send them from heaven. never forgotten
Prayers & Condolences For: Avealalo Milo BY Anonymous on Oct 04, 2011
No higher tribute can I give.Mike Frey OIF II 2004-2005.
Prayers & Condolences For: Avealalo Milo BY Anonymous on Oct 04, 2011
There was supposed to be a salute in my previous post. SALUTE. No higher tribute can I give.Mike Frey OIF II 2004-2005
Prayers & Condolences For: Avealalo Milo BY Anonymous on Oct 04, 2011
Hey coussyyy being too long...the pain of knowing that you are gone seems like its yesterday :( Despite the fact we want you to stay with us FOREVER, nothing we can do because God is the supreme POWER. My mind and soul is in peace knowing that your absence, is because God only select the BEST...Love you Ave xoxox
Prayers & Condolences For: Avealalo Milo BY miyembro on May 18, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
We cherish too, the Poppy redThat grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skiesThat blood of heros never dies.
Prayers & Condolences For: Avealalo Milo BY John on Apr 09, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.