Tue Minh Tran

Racine – Pvt. Tue Minh Tran, 20, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 22, 2007. Tue was a proud and enthusiastic soldier deployed in Iraq with the 10th Mountain Division, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry; and was currently home on leave at the time of his death. Tue was born in Vietnam on June 22, 1987. In 1991 he and his family came to the United States, settling in California. They then moved to Racine in 1996, where he attended Starbuck Middle School, Park High School, and Gateway Technical College. He will be remembered for his goofy and humorous nature, love of music, and his fondness for Popeye’s Chicken. He was best known for always having good intentions no matter what the task. He had a kind heart and was always loyal to his friends. Tue was looking forward to attending college following his enlistment. He is survived by his girlfriend Courtney Smith and their daughter, Jordyn Tran; his parents, Tan Tran and Huyen Phan; sisters, Nhu Tran and Lynn Tran; brother, Tri Tran all of Racine; and grandparents Hien Tran and Thiep Phan in Vietnam. He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Complete funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 9:30-11:15, followed by procession to Graceland Cemetery for committal services and military honors. Memorials to the Jordyn Tran Scholarship Fund have been suggested.