Jesus O. Flores, Jr., 28

Army, Specialist

Based: Ft. Carson, Colo.

569th Mobility Augmentation Company, 4th Engineer Battalion

Supporting: Operation Enduring Freedom

Died: October 15, 2009

Kandahar, Afghanistan

Single

Gender: Male

Hometown: La Mirada

Flores was one of four soldiers killed Oct. 15 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device, defense officials have announced.

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72 memories of Jesus O. Flores, Jr.

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JUN known as LIL BOY! This past few months i was searching for you on friendster and every website just to get touch with you bec. i haven't seen you in 8years and i can't find you! and then i just heard the sad news about you...i didn't even get the chance to see you once again, but it really hurts because i wasn't expectin' that i was going to see you yesterday layin' down sleeping and resting...,i know its the wrong place and wrong time but hey i made it for the very last time just to say goodbye! You such a good friend JUN who put smile on r faces, who always down for everything! IM PROUD OF YOU SOLDIER AND I SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY. I MISS YOU KULET, TILL WE MEET AGAIN! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS....

” — -Army Wife, October 30, 2009 at 11:23 a.m.

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My condolences to all the FLORES Family and Friends. I couldn't believed when I heard the news about Miniman. I thought we're going to see each other here in the Philippines. Oh well, God wants him bad. It's all good old pal...:)I'm so proud of you for all the things you did. Your a HERO!!! You will always be remembered!!!

Mini-Man, I gave you that name back in Japan, his is like a brother to me, his always there when you need him. Our tropa is not complete without him.... Everytime we hit the port, his always my liberty buddy. I served with him for almost 4 and half years aboard USS KITTY HAWK CV-63. Thanks for all the good memories bro...Your hommies will always remember you. You will be always in our hearts and prayers. Thanks for everything Miniman....Hoooyahh!!! We love you bro!!! Rest In Peace...Hang on and chill there...we'll see you in the next life :)

Bai...au au bai...God Bless!!! Your a true brother, a friend, and a buddy....

” — -CHRIS DIAMANTE- , November 5, 2009 at 10:04 p.m.

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