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Cory F. Hiltz, 20
Army, Private 1st Class
Based:
Ft. Carson, Colo.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
June 28, 2007
Baghdad (southern part),
Iraq
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It's a difficult position to be in, on either side, really. Often times when police officers make notifications, it's based upon an unexpected death, be it traffic accidents or homicide or other circumstances of that nature. When your child's in Iraq, you just know that the potential for that occurs every day. You pray that it doesn't, but you know it does.
— Wayne Hiltz, father, a retired deputy police chief
His parents started the Cory Hiltz Smiling Heart Memorial Scholarship which is awarded not on the basis of academic achievement but on the recipient's kindly dealings with others.
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7 memories of Cory
I'm heartbroken for loss of Cory. I remember him and Bryce laughing and playing at the pool. He was a good boy. I give my sincerest regards to your family.
LOVE,
Ciara
When I run by the street light flying the red banner in his name, I proudly salute a young hero I never knew.
Hiltz, a good friend, smart, and funny. We love you Hiltz. You are always remembered. We pray for you.
for all of you who knew cory this pretty much sums him up
"peachy keen"
you were a good friend and fought by my side, i miss you brother
cory hiltz was my hero. plain and simple. i love him so much. every time i think of him...i just hear his voice telling me to 'cheer up kid i love you' he was an amazing influence on me...and i will never forget him. i love you sweetheary...and i wish you were still here to hold me and kiss me...and to tell me everything will be okay.
As a resident of nearby San Dimas, I often see Cory's banner and wish somehow he could have known the unspoken gratitude of those he gave his life to protect. Adding flowers or flags to his curbside memorial seems far to little for one who gave so much. Family, friends and even strangers, like me, will never forget this brave young man who fought for his country.
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