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The Department of Defense announced today the death of SSG Julian S. Melo, 47, of Brooklyn, NY, who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, WA. SSG Melo died December 21 in Mosul, Iraq, when his dining facility was attacked.
Soldier with Brooklyn ties killed in Iraq - Newsday
Dies fighting tyrants - New York Daily News
At least 6 Fort Lewis soldiers are among Mosul dead -Seattle Times
Grieving Kin Hail Troops Killed in Mosul - Washington Post, Associated Press
Memorial for six Fort Lewis soldiers killed in Mosul - Strykernews.com
Staff Sgt. Julian S. Melo: He left Panama and fell in love with New York City - Seattle P-I