The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Victor A. Garcia, 22, of Rialto, Calif., died July 1 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire.He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones he leaves behind. Please check back for any related articles we find.
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Comments For "SPC Victor A. Garcia":
To the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side SPC Victor Garcia, may God give you strength during these difficult days. SPC Victor, rest in peace young soldier, your memory will never be forgotten! My unending gratitude, you gave everything to keep me, my family, and our Nation safe. It is brave men such as yourself that are keeping the enemy from our shore. You are now serving in God's Army.
May God bless your family, until you meed again.
Unending honor and love,
Sincerely,
Linda
Joe's Stryker Mom
Posted by: Linda, Stryker Momj
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July 2, 2007 9:15 PM
I extend my heart felt sympathy for the family, friends, and soldier buddies. You will always be my hero. You will always be in my prayers. Thank you very much for serving our country and keeping me safe. May God Bless each and everyone of the family as well as his buddies in IRAQ he left behind.
Kathy
Spc.Justin Goetz's mom (4/2 2-1CAV stryker team)
Posted by: kgoetz
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July 3, 2007 6:58 AM
May God bless and comfort your family. Your soldier is a hero.
Richard's stryker mom
Posted by: strykermom
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July 3, 2007 8:01 AM
May God bless this family of this brave young soldier now and always.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
Posted by: armymom54
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July 3, 2007 8:14 AM
My heart felt condolences to the family, friends and brothers in arms of this brave soldier. You will never be forgotten
Angel Hugs
Posted by: Maggie
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July 3, 2007 8:47 AM
With deepest sympathy and prayers of support for the family, friends, and comrades of SPC Victor Garcia, may God comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time.
Debbie
Posted by: NC Stryker Mom
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July 3, 2007 11:11 AM
Our deepest sympathies are sent to your family as you mourn the loss of a true hero. May the Lord God give you comfort at this time.
momusaarmy
Posted by: momusaarrmy
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July 3, 2007 11:31 AM
Our prayers and thoughts with the family,friends and fellow soldiers of SPC Garcia. May God give you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace hero in the presence of God!.
Edgardo
Eddie's dad , A 5-20 3/2 SBCT.
Posted by: STRYKERDAD,PR
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July 3, 2007 1:12 PM
My prayers are with SPC Garcia's family. He is a true hero and has my heartfelt thanks. He now has a new position to fulfill ... he now stands guard over his brothers continuing the battle in Iraq.
Peace and Blessings!
Posted by: Keone's Mom
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July 3, 2007 1:43 PM
At this time of year when we celebrate our independence let us never forget that freedom is not free. It is because of brave young men like Victor that we are free.
May God be with the family and friends of this courageous young man. Victor was a true American hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this your greatest time of need.
Josh's mom 1-23 INF 3/2 Stryker Brigade
Posted by: TexasStrykerMom
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July 3, 2007 3:15 PM
May God bless the family, friends and fellow soldiers of SPC Garcia. You have the ultimate gratitude of an entire nation. Know that God has welcomed another angel into the heavens.
With respect and prayers,
StykerDriverAunt
Posted by: StrykerDriverAunt
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July 3, 2007 5:52 PM
The enemy may have taken your life, SPC Victor Garcia, but they can never take your spirit. Your sacrifice is now etched on our hearts forever. We mourn your loss, and promise to keep your family, friends and fellow soldiers in our hearts and prayers. We beg God to show them love and mercy as they walk this Valley of Death with you. You are truly a HERO OF GOD. Rest in peace soldier.
Posted by: mathmom
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July 4, 2007 12:46 AM
My Deepest Sympathy for the Family and Friends of SPC. Victor Garcia. May You Rest In Peace,God Bless.
Mookit.
A stryker mom.
Posted by: Mookit
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July 4, 2007 9:58 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how I feel. I lost my brother-in-law Andrew on 6-5 and I can only imagine what you must be feeling too. My prayers go out to the family of SPC Garcia. He is a Hero and forever will be remembered.
- A. Fedde
Sister-in-law, Sgt. Andrew Higgins KIA 6-5-07
Posted by: Audra Fedde
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July 11, 2007 9:54 PM