California’s War Dead

    Brian Scott Freeman

    Brian Scott Freeman, 31

    Army Reserve, Captain
    Karbala, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Temecula
    He was a humanitarian, really. He took it upon himself to do more than his Army duty.
    — Charlotte Freeman, widow

    Freeman was a West Point graduate who had been called back into service after fulfilling his commitment. While in Iraq, he arranged a life-saving heart surgery for an 11-year-old Iraqi boy, an operation performed a month after Freeman's death.
    Times obituary
    « Jeffrey D. Bisson, 01/20/2007
    Mark J. Daily, 01/15/2007 »
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    Three memories of Brian Scott Freeman

    When Brian was young perhaps 13-14 we shared camps on vacation at El Capitan Beach. He was a delightful young boy
    that you just couldn't help but love. When I heard he was going to West Point I was so proud of him. I had been a visitor at West Point and I knew some of the things he faced. When he went to Iraq I was relieved that we had some
    good soldiers there. I loved the memory of him sneeking up behind me to give me a hug for I knew he liked me...I loved that little boy. His death is an unfathomable loss to all who knew him. Alan A. Snyder, M.D.

    — Alan A Snyder, M.D.
    May 26, 2008 at 10:46 p.m.
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    Brian was one of the funniest, warm-hearted and caring men I have ever had the privilege of being able to call my friend! Brian served with my husband at Ft. Carson and were young 2LT Platoon Leaders together. There was never a dull moment with those guys. The AOB classes at the end of 1999 had a lot of life, dedication, determination, pride, and were steadfast in their love for their country.

    Brian knew I loved it when it snowed and he would take pictures when it did for me! It was a small gesture and I know he didn't think a thing about it...He just knew I loved it, saw an opportunity to take some really cool pictures for me and did! I still have those pictures to this day. He had the BIGGEST heart and so much love for everyone. My heart breaks that we have lost him...However, the dedication and love from his wife and two beautiful children will stay as our continuous reminder!

    We love and miss you, Brian!!!

    — Jeannie M. McCormick
    March 30, 2009 at 6:55 a.m.
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    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! Many your memory never be forgotten. RIP

    — Kevin Gregory
    December 31, 2010 at 2:25 p.m.
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