....June 11, 3:02 PM
	Boro Loses A Soldier Serving In Afghanistan Spc. Roberto Hernandez took pride in his military service. By Joseph Orovic The borough lost another brave son when Spc. Roberto A. Hernandez II, Far Rockaway, died on June 2. The 21-year-old died of wounds sustained when his mounted patrol was attacked with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire in Paktya, Afghanistan. Hernandez was assigned to the 549th Military Police Company, 385th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), Fort Stewart, GA. Borough President Helen Marshall extended her condolences to friends, family and colleagues, saying his death “brings the war home to Queens and reminds us all of the dangers faced every day by all the members of our Armed Forces.” In an unusual circumstance, the soldier’s Facebook profile remains online and open to the public, and is rife with insights into the young man’s life. (The social networking website only allows users to erase profiles themselves). Hernandez’s profile wall, a pseudo bulletin board, is filled with friends and acquaintances leaving messages of grieving and memories, like Krystal Julis post: “Omg [sic] Roberto I can’t believe you are gone. I remember us hanging out in [high school] like it was yesterday. You will truellllly [sic] be missed. I send my condolences to your family and i am seriously praying for you guys. Love you Roberto say Hi to my mom for me.” Hernandez’s profile itself reveals a young man strongly tied to his friends and proud to be in the armed services. Among the photos is a tattoo on Hernandez’s forearm, a verse from the book of Psalms reading, “I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about” followed by “No Fear” inked onto his wrist.