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Posted on 11/06/2009 10:06:40 AM PST by JustPiper
A 21-year-old pregnant soldier who was due to come home within weeks is the second Chicago-area victim from the shooting at Fort Hood.
Francesca Velez had just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq and was due to be temporarily released from the military on maternity leave, according to her family and friends.
(Excerpt) Read more at chicagobreakingnews.com ...
I am still tearing up over these deaths, but especially this young pregnant woman and her unborn child. Prayers for her family and all the families who lost their loved ones.
May they RIP.
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Junior reserve officer cadets salute as the procession for Fort Hood shooting victim Pfc. Francheska Velez passes by her alma mater Kelvyn Park High School in Chicago
Video: Vigil held for Chicago soldier killed in Ft. Hood attack abc7chicago.com | 11-09-2009
Video: Vigil held for pregnant soldier killed in rampage abc7chicago.com | 11-09-2009
Pfc. Velez Welcomed Home as a Hero
Slain Soldier Velez Receives Hero's Welcome Home
A Soldier Who Won't Come Home -Also many touching photos of memorial @ Ft. Hood
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