SFC Daniel Aaron “Danny” Romero

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SFC Daniel Aaron “Danny” Romero Veteran

Birth
Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, USA
Death
15 Apr 2002 (aged 30)
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Burial
Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section S, Site 6537-E
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SFC US Army
19th Special Forces Group, out of Pueblo, CO

He was killed in an accidental explosion of ordnance -- he was helping dispose of 107mm Russian-made rockets when they exploded. He enlisted in the military at age 19, joining the Colorado Army National Guard where he specialized in communications and foreign languages. Among his military awards and decorations were the Purple Heart; Bronze Star Medal; and Legion of Merit.

Commingled remains of the soldiers killed in the explosion were interred in a single joint grave in Section 60 Site 7757 at Arlington National Cemetery.
SFC US Army
19th Special Forces Group, out of Pueblo, CO

He was killed in an accidental explosion of ordnance -- he was helping dispose of 107mm Russian-made rockets when they exploded. He enlisted in the military at age 19, joining the Colorado Army National Guard where he specialized in communications and foreign languages. Among his military awards and decorations were the Purple Heart; Bronze Star Medal; and Legion of Merit.

Commingled remains of the soldiers killed in the explosion were interred in a single joint grave in Section 60 Site 7757 at Arlington National Cemetery.

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SFC US ARMY - AFGHANISTAN