California’s War Dead

    Ian T.D. Gelig

    Ian T.D. Gelig, 25

    Army, Specialist
    Kandahar, Afghanistan
    Gender: Male
    Foreign Country of Birth: Philippines
    Gelig was a good friend and great person. He was always there for you when you needed something. He will be deeply missed by everyone in this unit, for a piece of us went with him.
    — David Tryon, paratrooper who served with Gelig

    Gelig died March 1 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.
    Times obituary
    Santa Clarita Valley Signal article on Gelig's death
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    Five memories of Ian T.D. Gelig

    I served 15 months along side of SPC Gelig. I got the news today and it's sad to hear. He was always a nice man and he always had a smile on his face. You are truly missed and we appreciate your sacrifice. To the family you did a great job at raising him. I hope and pray that you can trust in God through this and know that He will guide you. Take care
    SPC Vader

    — Vader
    March 3, 2010 at 6:11 p.m.
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    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SONS SERVICE, IAM A UNITED STATES MARINE AND NO MATTER WHAT BRANCH YOU SERVE HE IS STILL A BROTHER. SAUGUS HIGH ALUM 2004. MARINE CORPORAL KYLE MARKO. SEMPER FI AND MAY GOD BLESS!

    — KYLE MARKO
    March 13, 2010 at 9:29 p.m.
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    he was the best uncle and role model to me.when he was in san diego for the time he was recruiting, i always went to him. when he left us, i was devistated

    — jacob dagdagan
    April 7, 2010 at 6:19 p.m.
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    ian was the goofiest kool guy i ever known. when he walked in a room he would light it up with his smile and chrisma. never will anyone meet another like him. till we meet again fam..

    — macy dagdagan
    May 29, 2010 at 6:10 p.m.
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    I don't know this soldiers as I'm just visiting the LA Times 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! RIP

    — Kevin Gregory
    December 16, 2010 at 9:36 p.m.
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