Corporal John-Lee West served with 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. West was killed in action supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom

CJ was very intelligent, positive, always upbeat and had a very kind soul. CJ had a sense of humor that made everyone around him laugh and smile. He was also very traditional and believed in loyalty, honor and honesty. He had amazing courage. CJ lived life to the fullest. CJ valued his family, friends and his brothers and sisters in arms.

He believed in God and Country. He is loved and missed dearly and will never be forgotten.