Elias Elias, 27
Army, Specialist
Based:
Ft. Carson, Colo.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
December 23, 2006
Baghdad (southwest of),
Iraq
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I was the happiest woman on Earth when he was around me.
— Carmen Elias, widow in San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Elias first came to the U.S. from Lebanon as a child and moved back and forth between the two countries, the Whittier Daily News reported. He was a fluent Arabic speaker who often helped translate for other American troops. He and his wife eloped eight months before he died.
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I knew Elias for a long time. He was SUCH a good guy, it is a very sad situation.....
THANK YOU Elias. God bless your soul. May you Rest in Peace.
I really miss u my friend...
god bless your soul and may you rest in peace.
we will never forget you...
I love you, and miss you. My Homie, we will never forget you. A quote from Gladiator Elias's favorite movie that fits my feelings..."You'll see them soon but not yet! Not yet.
My cousin, Rest in peace. I will always remember the 3AM BBQs. We all miss you.
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