Jimmy loved the national parks. He had a national parks 'passport' that he kept at home in the safe so he wouldn't lose it.
    — Rachelle Arroyave, widow

    Arroyave was born in Colombia and moved to California as a child. His wife was pregnant with their third child when he was killed. He planned to serve in the Marines for 20 years.
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    Two memories of Jimmy J. Arroyave

    SSgt Arroyabe was on his way to a life of accomplishments for his country, his family and himself...in that order. I remember talking to him as a Corporal in Camp Pendleton(MWSS372), he was a headstrong young man; we talked about his service to the Marine Corps and how he would benefit it by staying in. I will always remember him. God Bless you and your family.

    — Daniel Ramos, MSgt USMC Retired
    April 8, 2011 at 8 a.m.

    From a friend in the US Army RIP.I hope I get to be as good of a soldier as you were.

    Pvt. Hernandez, Andrew
    12B Combat Engineer
    US Army 36th Engineer Bde 20th Engineer Battalion 3rd Armored corps
    Ft. Hood, Tx

    23Apr2012

    — Pvt. Andrew Hernandez
    April 23, 2012 at 9:23 p.m.

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