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September 1, 2006

Update: Providence soldier killed in Iraq

An Army sergeant from Providence was among four soldiers killed by an explosion in Iraq Sunday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today.

Sgt. Moises Jazmin, 25, and the other three soldiers died when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Bradley Vehicle during combat operations in Taji, Iraq, the Department of Defense said.

Jazmin, of Houston Street, is the 10th Rhode Islander killed since the start of the war in Iraq.

Yesenia Moreira, who was married to one of Jazmin's brothers, said Jazmin was the youngest son in a close-knit family of eight brothers and sisters. She recalled him as a doting uncle to his nieces.

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-- With staff and wire reports

Moreira said the last time Jazmin was back from duty in August, the first thing he did was visit her family and take her two daughters, ages 11 and 12, out bowling. He also showered her daughters with personalized gifts, such as army hats that had their names on them.

Although Moreira is divorced from Jazmin's brother, she said the family is very close and her daughters are still very attached to their uncle. She said her girls aren't taking his death well.

"Yesterday, one was still crying," Moreira said. "They try to use going back to school as a distraction, but it's hard on them."

All four of the soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

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September 1, 2006

Update: Providence soldier killed in Iraq

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