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Jesus Alberto Suarez del Solar, 20
Marines, Lance Corporal
Based:
Camp Pendleton
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
March 27, 2003
Baghdad,
Iraq
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I feel so bad. He was the best brother.
— Claudia Suarez, sister
Suarez was a legal resident but not a U.S. citizen. His family moved from Tijuana so the young man could fulfill a dream of becoming a Marine. His father has become a vocal opponent of the war. "I speak against the system," said Suarez del Solar, 48. "But I support the troops."
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3 memories of Jesus
I did not know Jesus personally, but I went to his memorial service at Camp Pendleton at the request of my son-in-law who was in the same Marine company as Jesus. I dont think there is a day that has gone by that I have not thought about Jesus and his family. It was a very sad day for my daughter and myself I can only wonder at the sadness the Suarez Del Solar family is still feeling. I always remember Jesus in my prayers and I pray for all the troops and their safe return home.
Jesus was in my PE class at San Pasqual. In Kit Carson Park, across the street from the high school, there is a nice memorial along the path near a small lake, apparently one of his (and my) favorite spots. Every time I run by there I tend it a little bit, and try to keep it looking nice. If you go by, I suggest you do the same.
I served with Jesus at 1st LAR. it was a great honor and not a day goes by that i dont think about him. keep fighting the good fight brother! SEMPER FI!
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