Jorge Alonso Gonzalez, 20

Gonzalez, another latino brother mingled in the acts of our govt senseless war. He is a hero and a victim, but in my heart he is the greatest person ever to exist. For all of us who knew him, we will cherish his affection forever. Hasta la victoria...companero!

I dont know who Jorge is, but knowing that he attended El Monte High School strikes me in the heart because I graduated from El Monte in 95. My heart and prayers goes out to Jorges Family. I hope that we end the war now and never have to ever experience anything like this again. We must never supply people in office with so much power like we did with Bush, especially when all he knew how to do is SCREW everythign up!!!!

First of all let me begin by saying that my thoughts and prayers are with Jorge's family. During my time at El Monte High School, I met Jorge when we both played for the school's Varsity Soccer team. The memory of his life will forever live on in my heart, for he lost his life fighting for our freedom. Even though this was not his fight, he made the greatest sacrifice one could make, just so that my son as well as future generations wouldn't have to live in a world full of terrorism and violence. Jorge hs made a great impact on my life in the short time I knew and I am sure he has made everyone in his family very proud. My prayers go out to his family and his brother Mario. Mario, keep your head up!

"Once a Marine, Always a Marine" My prayers go to your family, Jorge. See you in heaven.

¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado! Emiliano Zapata.

Gonzo, Class of '96
USMC 96-04
US Army 05-Present
OIF 06-08 & OIF 09-10

so many lives have fallen in the line of war my heart goes to all those hurting for a loved one gone that is no longer with us It saddens me that all these innocent people go to a foreign country and die alone without their family all while serving and protecting their country when will it all end ? when will it be enough??? how much more blood of our fellow americans will have to be sacrifised??? I say Enough bring our troops back home

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

First of all let me begin by saying that my thoughts and prayers are with Jorge's family. During my time at El Monte High School, I met Jorge when we both were in the same classes. The memory of his life will forever live on in my heart, for he lost his life fighting for our freedom. Even though this was not his fight, he made the greatest sacrifice one could make has well as future generations wouldn't have to live in a world full of terrorism and violence. Jorge hs made a great impact on my life in the short time I knew and I am sure he has made everyone in his family very proud. My prayers go out to his family he was a very nice frien we both were always laughing and joking he was like a big brother to me i love u and miss u homie well i loved u jorge mijo