Velton Locklear III
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| Age: |
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29 |
| Hometown: |
Lacey, WA |
| Date of Death: |
9/23/2006 |
| Incident Location: |
Riyadh, Iraq |
| Branch of Military: |
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Army |
| Rank: |
Sgt. |
| Unit: |
2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division |
| Unit's Base: |
Schofield Barracks, HI |
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Locklear, who was born in El Paso and played high school football in the West Texas city, was a member of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The Army lists his hometown as Lacey, Wash. Pfc. Kenneth E Kincaid IV, 25, of Lilburn, Ga., was also killed in the explosion. Locklear's father, retired Sgt. Maj. Velton Locklear Jr., told the El Paso Times for Tuesday's edition that the soldier joined the Army after a semester in college. "He wanted to be an infantry soldier," the elder Locklear told the newspaper. "He was interested in being up front where all the action is." The younger Locklear, a married father, was serving his second tour in Iraq when he was killed.
23/09/201111B
Raising a glass... "To those who didn't make it... And to there families!" Rest in Piece Wolfhound!
10/11/2010Misti
V...you put happiness in a lot of people's lives. You were a great man and your life was not in vain...you have two wonderful children and a loving wife who I am sure are very proud of you. You are remembered on this Veteran's Day as well as all of our other Fallen Soldiers. Thoughts and prayers continue for your family....you were an amazing guy!!
10/11/2010Dara Elliott
What an amazing man Velton was. Anyone who ever knew him would say the same. Our nation is so blessed to have him serve as a faithful soldier for our country. This veterans day, my heart aches for V. Love you sweet one!