Marine Lance Cpl. Juan C. Venegas was killed in combat in Iraq, officials announced Friday. He was the fourth Simi Valley serviceman killed in action since the war began.
Venegas, a scout sniper on his second tour of duty, died Thursday in a vehicle accident during combat operations in the Al Anbar province. He is the 1,538th military member to die in the war.
Those who knew Venegas described him as the much-beloved oldest child who was a role model to his four sisters. Venegas joined the Marines two years ago over the objections of his mother.
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