California’s War Dead

Elias Elias, 27

Army, Specialist
Baghdad (southwest of), Iraq
Gender: Male
Hometown: Glendora
Foreign Country of Birth: Lebanon
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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5 memories of Elias

I knew Elias for a long time. He was SUCH a good guy, it is a very sad situation.....

— Murad Kakish
June 18, 2008 at 4:20 p.m.
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THANK YOU Elias. God bless your soul. May you Rest in Peace.

— one very proud american
June 30, 2008 at 9:38 p.m.
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I really miss u my friend...
god bless your soul and may you rest in peace.
we will never forget you...

— Elie
November 20, 2008 at 6:38 a.m.
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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.

— jj
December 20, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
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My cousin, Rest in peace. I will always remember the 3AM BBQs. We all miss you.

— Gebran
February 20, 2009 at 11:28 a.m.
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