Died 1/27/2005. From Oxnard, CA
When Kevin M. Luna prepared to return home on visits, he would tell friends to have a list of projects that he could help them accomplish when he arrived. “All I did was mention to him that we wanted a koi pond, and before he left, we had us a koi pond,” said one family friend, Susan Gauntt. “He was just a great guy.” Luna, 26, of Oxnard, Calif., died of non-combat injuries on Jan. 17 while serving in Iraq. He was stationed at Vilseck, Germany. Luna’s parents, Teresa and Robert Luna, said they were told their son died in an accident that is still under investigation but they had no other details. Luna, who played football in high school, joined the Army in 1999. He decided to re-enlist for another four years while serving in Iraq, his father said. “He felt that it was a way to help people out,” Robert Luna said. “He wanted to serve his country.” Luna is survived by his wife, Stephanie, and a son.
Rest in peace, Private Luna. Your country is grateful.
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