Glendale Soldier Sergeant Edwin Franco Killed in Lithuania Training Accident

Honoring Sergeant Edwin Franco

• 💔 Sergeant Edwin Franco, a 25-year-old from Glendale, is being remembered after being killed in a training accident in Lithuania.
• 💔 He was one of four soldiers found in their submerged army vehicle after a week-long search.

Family's Grief and Pride

• 😔 Sergeant Franco's parents are distraught but immensely proud of their son's service.
• 💬 His mother shared their last conversation, where he reassured her about his safety.
• 🇺🇸 His parents expressed pride in their son dying while defending America.

Military Service and Personal Life

• 🎖️ Franco was a six-year Army veteran who worked as a mechanic.
• 🎓 He graduated from Monrovia High in 2018, where he was a standout student and soccer goalie.
• 👶 He had recently become a father to a son named Preston, who is not yet six months old.

Recovery and Return

• 🗺️ The soldiers were part of a recovery mission when their vehicle went missing on March 25th.
• 💧 The vehicle was found submerged in a swampy training area on Monday.
• ✈️ Sergeant Franco's body is being transported back to the United States.
• 🔗 A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family; a link can be found at KTLA.com.