Federico G. Borjas, 33

i will miss you cuz and i really didnt know you and i can never get to meet you i cry for you evry day.i will miss you so much luv crusita alcantara guerra.

Rico, I cant believe when I picked up the Navy time and saw your face...could not believe it, we went to Apopka High School together and we had classes together..the thing that I will always remember about you is the great person you was and always had that great smile in your face ( I can see it till this date)..you will be miss brother..thanks for your service not only for the community but also for this country...R.I.P, I will never forget you...

Jose Carmona
PO1, USN

I had the opportunity to train with Sgt. Borjas at Fort Dix a year ago this day (2 Nov 08). I am ending my tour in Iraq and last night I got the news of his death. I can say without a doubt that Borjas was a "Soldiers Soldier". Attention to detail and a very sharp person. He also had a joking side; it was made evident when he and 2 other Soldiers put a fake snake in my sleeping bag and scared the mess out of me. He will truly be missed by the Soldiers that trained with him at Ft. Dix last year and all that knew him. And to the family, "peace be with you during this time of sorrow and may you find comfort in the arms of the Lord"

1SG G. Brown
B/418 CA
Belton, Mo.

SGT Federico Guerra Borjas was one of my best troops and very close friend. "Rico" as we all new him was a man of action and always lead from the front. He epitomized the ideals of our military and was an example of being the "Best of best" in his primary career,as a San Diego Police Officer and as an Army CA Paratrooper. For those of us that had the pleasure of working with and knowing Rico, it is a tragic loss for our nation and for the residents of San Diego--they lost an exceptional community leader and policeman. To Rico's family my heart is with you and may you find peace in the fact that Rico truly made a difference. His actions while wearing the Army uniform will make America safer! Rest in peace mijo.
1SG Juan C Serrato
A CO 416th CA BN (A)
FOB Salerno, Afghanistan

You will always be the one i look up to . I will make it my lifes work to strive to be the best just like you did in life . You will always be the top BORJAS and trully a legend and great hero to the world. Thank you lord for the time i spent with him and please take care of him and Eric .Im sure i will see them both one day. I love you bro and plz give me a sign once in a while telling me your still there looking over me . GOD BLESS YOU AND REST IN PEACE.

lico i still cant believe that your gone.i look up to you and i want to be just like you.jesus plz come back soon so i can see my cuz.i love you lico and never forget that.hope to see you soon.I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!

I stumbled onto this page by chance, suddenly many fond memories came to life as I remembered what a great person you were although we had only met but for an instant in our lives. My most sinceros pesames to your family and friends. I am honored to have had the oppertunity to have spent time with you and of meeting you through Mondo while in California. Those are days I will treasure forever along with the many photos of us all just enjoying life. My God be with your family to aliviate their pain of loss. You were a great man when I met you only to become a greater one.

Meeting you,knowing you and working with you has been a pleasure.
While on my first mission in Afghanistan and hearing what happened to you plunged my mind and heart into pain, anger and disbelief.
We are back at Manus; back from our tour and you haven't left any of us and we think about you and feel you by our sides daily.
Thanks for all the laughs and good times. We miss you beyond words!

SGT Borjas was the first Civil Affairs team SGT I had at the 416th CA BN. He was awesome! I remember the first time I met him. We were both brand new to the unit. It was September of 2007. We had to take an APFT (PT) test. I asked him if he could run fast. He just smiled. Next thing I know he's knocking out 100+ push ups and sit ups and not even sweating! He ended up running the 2 mile in 12:30! Super stud but also a class act. He was a good friend and a great leader. Rico we miss you brother.

It's been over a year since we buried you at Rosecrans.....Luciano and Gamazon are back......I still miss your calls and joke texts at different times of the day. I miss you and our conversations very deeply.

Your spirit lives Lico.
Te quiero mucho hermano.

if anyone wants to share photos of my cousin please feel free to send them to my email address thank you everyone ........ and please continue praying for the family its going to take a very long time to heal. my email address is ......... theman4u21974@yahoo.com

I just wanted to give my sympathy to the family of Sgt Borjas. I served with him in Afghanistan and was there the day he died. Sgt Borjas fought bravely and would have done anything to ensure the safety of his fellow troops. He was a great leader and better man. I will never forget him.

I meet you cousin in My work long time ago I work with Raimundo in Over the border And I want to pray for him I'm looking for my friend and I found His picture and He I can't belive this is thrue mis mas sentidos pesames to his Family.

I cant say anything different from any of the other posters. But I am glad I had the opprotunity to serve and train next to a superior soldier like SGT Borjas. Always ambitious and saw the positive side of every situation....I miss you to this day brother, and you will never be forgotten!!!!

Today when I came home from work I asked my children if they understood what Memorial Day was all about. My daughter correctly answered to honor those soldiers who died during war. Although she was right I saw there was no personal attachment to the day. I took a few moments to tell them about you Rico. About the Marine, Police Officer, and Soldier you were. And about how proud I am to have served with you as an Officer and SWAT team member. We then took a moment as a family to thank you Rico for your ultimalte sacrifice. This Memorial Day the Cuddy family remembers Sgt Rico Borjas.

i got ur message,...i had a dream u said u'd call..."and that dream was a year ago..." i hope yevette and cinderella are o.k.

i remember borjas when he was station in sandiego he use to stay at my house he was a nice cool guy i was shock when i heard he died.

I never knew you, but i just looked you up because I recieved a dog tag with your name on it at a local VFW picnic. It was a forth of July picnic and I keep that tag close to my heart. God Bless you, your family, and friends. Thank you for everything that you did. Forever Remembered. RIP

I met Rico several years back at a training class. We instantly became friends and continued to keep in contact. I stayed with Rico during training classes in San Diego, and he and Yvette stayed at my house on a few occasions while they visited the LA area. I last saw Rico in June of 2008 when he was in the San Diego PD Honor Guard at a fallen officer benefit motorcycle ride. At that time, Rico told me he was going to be deployed over seas. That was the last time I saw him. A few days ago, while having a random conversation with a San Diego police officer, I learned of Rico's passing. I wish I could have been there to honor Rico and his family at the funeral. Rico was a true brother and a fine American. He will forever be in my heart and on my mind. RIP Brother~ Detective Eric Johnston El Monte Police Department

Rico, I remenber the last time I saw you, it was the night you left to go to your FOB. We gave each other a big bair hug, and I told you, "to be safe." You told me the same. There is not a day goes bye that I don't think of you. At FT. Dix the room we shared, watched movie togather late into the night, and most off all getting to know a great American, you made me a better person and soldier, God bless you and your family RIP.

SSG. Pond Ret.