Andrew Julian Aviles

Tampa, Florida

April 7, 2003

Andrew Julian Aviles put off a full academic scholarship to Florida State University because he felt he had a moral obligation to serve. "He was a born leader, mature beyond his years, smart and articulate," said his sister, Kristine Aviles, 21. Aviles of Tampa, Fla., was killed April 7 when an enemy artillery round struck his vehicle.