Name: Army Sgt. Johnny J. Peralez Jr. Age: 25 From: Kingsville, Texas Assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas Incident: Army Sgt. Johnny J. Peralez Jr. was killed Jan. 5 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Najaf, Iraq. Also Died:
January
05, 2006
Texas soldier killed in Iraq
A Texas soldier was among five servicemen killed by an explosion during convoy operations in Iraq, the Department of Defense said Friday night.
Sgt. Johnny J. Peralez Jr., 25, of Kingsville, died in Najaf when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle, the military said.
He and the other four soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, Texas.
Also killed were Capt. Christopher P. Petty, 33, of Vienna, Va. Maj. William F. Hecker III, 37, of St. Louis Sgt. 1st Class Stephen J. White, 39, of Talladega, Ala. and Pvt. Robbie M. Mariano, 21, of Stockton, Calif.
— Associated Press
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Prayers & Condolences For: Johnny J. Peralez Jr. BY DONNYDO on May 11, 2006
May Christ support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging, and holy rest and peace at the last.
Amen.
My sincere heartfelt condolences to Johnny's family and friends.