Pfc. Daniel Fuentes, of Levittown, has been killed while serving in Iraq.

Fuentes, 19, graduated from Island Trees High School in 2005 and joined the U.S. Army soon after. Two Army officials visited the Fuentes family at their Levittown home to break the news Friday. Fuentes was just one month into his first tour of duty.

Nancy Fuentes, Daniel's mother, said she remembers the strong bond they shared. "He says 'mom, I feel very fortunate that I have such a loving family,'" she said. "So that's what keeps us going."

Nancy Fuentes said her son also leaves behind a fiancé who is four months pregnant.