Sgt. 1st Class Rocky Herrera grew up in Salt Lake City. He was known as the "Rock" during his days as a young boxer in Salt Lake City's west side. But as the oldest of three children that name became his image. He started boxing when he was 9 years old, trained at Montoya's Boxing Club and eventually competed as an amateur boxer in the Utah area until he was about 25. He graduated from West High School. In his 20s, he joined the military. He liked betting on football; his favorite team was the Miami Dolphins. He loved hunting deer and fishing. He often joked about being the "good" and "best looking" son. He loved grilling steaks and drinking Budweiser beer with his brother. He also enjoyed camping with his sons. But above all, his relatives say Herrera believed in being the best soldier and leader he could be, even if it meant dying for his country. He joined the Utah National Guard before enlisting in the Army nearly fifteen years ago. The military became his passion. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal. He was 43.
Army
585th Engineer Pipeline Company
864th Engineer Battalion
555th Engineer Brigade
Fort Lewis, Wash
Army
585th Engineer Pipeline Company
864th Engineer Battalion
555th Engineer Brigade
Fort Lewis, Wash
Sgt. 1st Class Rocky Herrera grew up in Salt Lake City. He was known as the "Rock" during his days as a young boxer in Salt Lake City's west side. But as the oldest of three children that name became his image. He started boxing when he was 9 years old, trained at Montoya's Boxing Club and eventually competed as an amateur boxer in the Utah area until he was about 25. He graduated from West High School. In his 20s, he joined the military. He liked betting on football; his favorite team was the Miami Dolphins. He loved hunting deer and fishing. He often joked about being the "good" and "best looking" son. He loved grilling steaks and drinking Budweiser beer with his brother. He also enjoyed camping with his sons. But above all, his relatives say Herrera believed in being the best soldier and leader he could be, even if it meant dying for his country. He joined the Utah National Guard before enlisting in the Army nearly fifteen years ago. The military became his passion. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal. He was 43.
Army
585th Engineer Pipeline Company
864th Engineer Battalion
555th Engineer Brigade
Fort Lewis, Wash
Army
585th Engineer Pipeline Company
864th Engineer Battalion
555th Engineer Brigade
Fort Lewis, Wash
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