California’s War Dead

    Bryan A. Brewster

    Bryan A. Brewster, 24

    Army, Sergeant
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Fontana
    Whenever there was a [helicopter] crash, he would call us. He knew that we would be worried. He always called to tell us he was fine.
    — Louis Brewster, father

    Brewster celebrated his 21st birthday in Afghanistan and his 22nd in Iraq. He turned 24 a week before he died along with nine other soldiers in a crash of a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter along the Pakistan border.
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    Three memories of Bryan A. Brewster

    Thank you so much for all you've done for our country. My heart and prayer goes out to your love ones.

    — Lea
    August 28, 2008 at 2:06 a.m.
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    Bryan I love you and I miss you everyday. I wish I could have seen you more..Thank you for what you did to protect me and our country..I love you aunt Linda Unlce Louis and Scott. R.I.P Bryan

    your little cousin
    ashley allen

    — Ashley Allen
    May 31, 2009 at 8:16 p.m.
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    Brian, remember when we used to go to Fontana High (FoHi) and you were always the center of attention with your humor. You always know how to get to someone's heart. I hope you remember me because from today forward, you will always be remembered and thanked for what you have done for the United States' freedom. Upon reviewing this article, it came to me as a great shock that you will no longer be with us. However, your soul is at rest and you will be comforted by God's heavenly mantle. See you soon Brian.

    — Daniel Carreón
    August 22, 2009 at 3:43 p.m.
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