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David T. Toomalatai, 19
Army, Private 1st Class
Based:
Ft. Hood, Texas
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
January 27, 2007
Taji,
Iraq
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Mommy, everything over here is fine. Tell my dad that I'm still saying my prayers. See you soon.
— David T. Toomalatai, in an e-mail two days before his death
Toomalatai, a Samoan American, joined the Army when his girlfriend was pregnant, telling her that by enlisting he could better take care of their unborn son. He also saw it as a way to pay for college. Their baby boy was 10-months old when he was killed.
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14 memories of David T. Toomalatai
The children of First Lutheran church SAY Yes center in Long Beach have made a Memory Stone memorial for David and are praying for his family and friends.
i still owe david thirty bucks..but i know he has all the riches in the world bucuz he now resides in heaven..!!hope to meet yooh up there dee..love yooh..!!
He was a great friend and very funny! I will always remember our sports rivalvry. "Football sucks! (Me) No soccer sucks!" (David) I know when he hears this or see's this he is smiling! He was and is a great football player! I wished I could have said goodbye to a great friend! My prayers are with his son and family!
was an amazing person in high school, i am sure he remained that way until the his last day here on earth. he will always be dearly missed by his loved ones...and im sure his son will fulfill his dreams here on earth, R.I.P David :)
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
I don't see my senior year being what it was without David. He was apart of every great memory I have of that year. He was one of those people that you only come across once in your life. This guy was the real deal, in every aspect.
David Toomalatai earned my respect both on & off the field. He was a hard working athlete & highly motivated student. An individual that proudly represented our community at the highest level. Although he may no longer be with us physically, he will always be remembered as a huge part of my high school experience. Whether it was telling jokes in the locker room, playing madden on the weekends, or challenging each other in computer class, David is an amazing human being I'm glad to have met.
I remember David from school aswell.He was alwayz a happy go lucky guy and he will surely be missed. Thanks for serving the country with the biggest sacrifice ever much love and respect uce..
May I first start off by expressing my condolences to you and your family of Private 1st class soldier David Toomalatai. I am deeply saddend by your loss. Even though I never met your son, I have a great admiration for what he was there to accomplish. On behalf of Calvary Chapel Santa Fe Springs and myself we would like to extend a personal invite to our "Day to Honor"community festival where we come together as a community in the city of Santa Fe Springs and honor our Fallen Hero and their families. This community event would take place May 29th,2011. I will continue to ask the Lord to strengthen you and your family daily as you go through this difficult time.
Bro we had a flag football tournament in your honor today and it was such a great turn out . You would have been proud. Your son looks just like u man its amazing. hope ur having a blast in heaven cuz we all miss you big uce.
Hey cuz man i miss u so... much. Damien is beautiful and so iz yo gf. i hope u enjoy yo time in heven, may God be wit u n- yo famiLeiz. C u soon...
I only knew you a short time...but you were and always will be, one of the best men i have ever known. TOOMALATAI is on my right forearm, but you will be in my heart forever, brother.
T it's been a while. I look @ my pics of medic school from time to time & it's still hard. Still remimber formations, how long it takes you to get your hair ready to go anywhere, and how much of a beast you are at combatives(undefeated & absolutely crushing all challengers!). I know damien's going to grow up strong just like you. I love you bro, and still missing you. Rest in peace. Thomas
I Pray for the family and friends of PFC Toomalatai, David. As a soldier it is difficult to leave your family and loved ones behind just to be able to provide a better life for them. I commend you my brother in arms and pray that you son remembers the TRUE HERO you are. God bless you and your loved ones.
-CPL Taavao
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." -Elmer Davis
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