
EL CAJON, Calif. — A Fort Carson, Colo., soldier killed in Iraq when his convoy was attacked was remembered by family and co-workers as a man who would do anything to help others — from fellow soldiers to strangers.
Staff Sgt. Stephen A. Bertolino, 40, of El Cajon was killed Nov. 29 in Haditha, Iraq, less than 100 miles from the Syrian border. Bertolino was traveling in a convoy when his vehicle was ambushed, according to the Department of Defense.
Bertolino was assigned to the Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, based at Fort Carson. He was the 33rd...