Army Pfc Mayek was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Smith Barracks, Germany. He was killed after being struck by an armor-piercing round that was accidentally discharged from an M2 Bradley vehicle. Joseph loved the outdoors especially camping and fishing and had recently taken up the difficult sport of fly-fishing. Joseph joined the Army after graduating in June from Rock Springs High School. He considered going to college or joining the military but because he wanted a possible career in law enforcement, he chose the Army. Mayek's passion was football. He was a cornerback and split end and took part in Rock Springs' 2000 championship season, when the Tigers won the state title in Wyoming's top 5A division.
Army Pfc Mayek was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Smith Barracks, Germany. He was killed after being struck by an armor-piercing round that was accidentally discharged from an M2 Bradley vehicle. Joseph loved the outdoors especially camping and fishing and had recently taken up the difficult sport of fly-fishing. Joseph joined the Army after graduating in June from Rock Springs High School. He considered going to college or joining the military but because he wanted a possible career in law enforcement, he chose the Army. Mayek's passion was football. He was a cornerback and split end and took part in Rock Springs' 2000 championship season, when the Tigers won the state title in Wyoming's top 5A division.
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