THE WALL OF FACES

Let's honor and remember those who gave their lives to preserve our freedom. Today I remember my youngest uncle, PFC Joel Humberto Gonzalez-Velez, who offered his life for our freedom. I will always remember your happiness and enthusiasm
"Tío Jolito".

Private First Class Joel Humberto Gonzalez-Velez, Served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

Joel Humberto González Vélez was the son of Crescenciano González and María Josefa Vélez from San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. He was drafted to the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He started his military tour on October 10, 1967 during the Vietnam War in Company B, 1st Battallion, 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army. He was a Private First Class. He was killed in Action on February 2, 1968 in the Binh Long Province of South Vietnam.

His name is honored in Panel 36E, Line 72 in The Wall of Names of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

He was 21 years old.

Joel: You gave Ultimate Sacrifice.
If any Family members or Friends of Joel reads this, I am looking for a Picture of him to send to W.DC. For the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
It would be nice to have a Picture of him to put with his Name.