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Federico G. Borjas, 33
Army Reserve, Sergeant
Based:
San Diego
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
October 16, 2008
Bermel District Center,
Afghanistan
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She went to the casket and said, 'Can I touch his face?' I said, 'Yes, mija, touch his face, touch his hand. Remember him. This was your father.'
— Raimundo Borjas, recalling what he said to his 11-year-old niece at her father's funeral
Borjas, a SWAT officer with the San Diego Police Department, rejoined the military a decade after a stint in the Marines. He told family and friends that he wanted to honor his cousin, Eric U. Ramirez, who was killed in Iraq in 2004, as well as fulfill a longtime goal of serving his country overseas.
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9 memories of Federico
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.
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