California’s War Dead

    Brandon A. Meyer

    Brandon A. Meyer, 20

    Army, Specialist
    Mosul, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Orange
    That was my moment knowing he was not that little boy anymore and he was a man. He knew in life what he wanted to do and that was to go be in arms with his brothers. I just cried like it was the last time I was going to see him, not knowing it actually was.
    — Genia Meyer, mother, on the last time she saw her son

    His family called Meyer a faithful Lutheran and a patriot. He married his wife shortly before they went to basic training. They had decided to enlist together.
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    Three memories of Brandon A. Meyer

    I don't know this soldiers as I'm just visiting the website. I thank him and his family for his dedication to our county. Thank you for keeping America free and protecting our beliefs. It's because heroes like you my very young daughter will be able to live freely in this wonderful country. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! RIP

    — Kevin Gregory
    December 31, 2010 at 2:15 p.m.
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    I don't know Brandon, but I have children and I mourn with you. What a beautiful, brave young man. Rest in peace Brandon, and my condolences to his parents. This must be very hard.

    — Ingrid
    July 16, 2011 at 9:48 p.m.
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    Saying goodbye is never easy, losing a loved one is never natural,for your sacrifice, words do little to describe our sincere gratitude. However, There is a hope for a future where such wonderful people will not have to die in the wars of the world. ISAIAH 2:4 And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore....REV 21:3,4-"God will wipe out every tear from there eyes and death will be no more"

    — k.t
    May 29, 2012 at 11:31 p.m.
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