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Belizean Born Soldier Killed in Accident
posted (September 25, 2018)
Tonight there are more questions than answers in the death of 22 year old Belizean American US Army 2nd Infantry Division soldier, Adrienne Barillas. In an online article published on Stars and Stripes it states that Barillas was found "unresponsive at Camp Humphrey's in South Korea". It continues by saying that "the circumstances surrounding her death were being investigated by Criminal Investigation Command."

Barillas was stationed at the camp in South Korea for 6 months after joining the military as a water treatment specialist. According to the article, she earned the Army Achievement Medal and National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.

As it relates to her childhood in Belize, she attended St. Joseph Primary School then attended Pallotti High School. She then went on to study at St. John's Junior College.

One of her comrades was quoted as saying :"Pfc. Barillas was a Warrior and a valued member of our team. We mourn her loss and pray for the comfort of her family and loved ones at this difficult time,"

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