Hawthorne police remember fallen soldier, former Explorer
Eduviges Guadalupe Preciado Wolf or "Duvi" as she was affectionately known by those who love her. She passed away over the weekend. Details are few, except she was in a convoy on a mission in Afghanistan and now she is gone. I'm sure we will learn more as time passes but it won't change things, we have lost an amazing person, way too early, (she was 23).
She was a Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Explorer, Teacher, Field Training Explorer, Drill Instructor, Explorer Sergeant, Explorer Lieutenant, Soldier, Army Sergeant, etc. To all these titles she brought her best, taken away too soon, we are left behind asking WHY, a question that is unanswerable.America's finest is a term usually reserved for police officers, but in Duvi's case it applies. For everything she decided to do she did to the best of her ability, she was the first to volunteer for the "hard stuff" as well as, the "fun stuff," knowing full well that the good sometimes came with the bad and vice versa. She was mature beyond her years. She chose to take the more difficult path in life when most young people would take the easy way out. I was honored to be her Explorer Advisor while she worked with us here at HPD and the Explorer Academy. I learned more from her then she did from me.
Every person she came in contact with walked away a little smarter, a little more caring, a little more humble. For you see, Duvi was an example of what's good in this life, she was honest, loyal, trustworthy, dedicated, loving, hard as nails, (when she needed to be), quick to smile, tell a joke and make sure everyone felt at ease. Duvi was all of this and more and there will forever be a hole in our hearts from her absence.So whenever we start feeling tired or upset about the little things and want to take a shortcut we should remember Duvi and what she stood for, valued and loved. She was a shining example of the good in this world.She made all of us who were lucky enough to know her proud. She will forever be in our hearts and her legacy will be carried forward through her daughters Isabel and Valerie.
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What a nice write up, and a testament to a life dedicated to service to others. My sympathy to her family, friends, and coworkers.
Police Explorer Class#42.
What a nice tribute and in this case, the motto that the "good die young" applies. It is hard to understand "why" sometimes. Many thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the community from across the Nation although we may not have ever met her, like myself. My sincerest condolences to all, God bless...
Thank you Sgt. Eduviges Wolf for your sacrifice and service to the U.S. You are now in the real army of God's - safe and in peace.
Duvi was a wonderful person and a good friend. She and I went to basic training and AIT together. We were stationed at our first dut station together (Fort Bragg) and I introduced her to her husband. She was truly a dedicated and devote soldier, a wonferful mom and wife, and just a great person. We will never forget her. I love you Duvi and I will see you in heaven.
I am sadden today to find out about Duvi, she will always be remembered and loved. She was one of Americas finest. Much love and respect to her family and friends...