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Jorge Luis Pena-Romero, 29
Army, Staff Sergeant
Based:
Ft. Irwin, Calif.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
July 16, 2005
Baghdad,
Iraq
Gender:
Male
Hometown:
Fallbrook
High School:
Fallbrook High (Fallbrook)
Foreign Country of Birth:
Mexico
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There's a difference in the military between following someone because of rank and because of respect. People had a lot of respect for him. His leadership style is one of the best I've come across in a long time.
— Jason Morris, Sergeant and friend
Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Pena moved with his family to the United States when he was 2. As a child, he liked to draw and build model planes and cars. He also loved anything to do with the military.
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Seven memories of Jorge Luis Pena-Romero
My husband knew SSG Pena, And they were very good friends.When SSG Pena lost his life it hit my husband very hard. His memory will always be with my husband. I didnt know him but from what my husband told me pena was a very good man. TO ALL MY MILITARY FAMILY MY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU SAFE WHERE EVER YOU ARE FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOM.
Melissa M
Army wife,
hey daddy ur birthday just passed we miss u a lot me and da kids made u a cake we left momma some cuz its her favorite kind . i hope u had a great day up there i still wish u were here with us i love u so much
lexy oxox
Liz y Familia Pena
This is Brenda's mom from Norwalk CA. We have been looking for your family and came across this tragic news. We are very saddened and send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please contact us as we would love to see you and your family again.
We love you and God Bless you.
Brenda Martinez
800-788-1212
koke. Thats what I called him as I grew up. not a day goes by without me thinking about him. I've presented speeches about him, written essays about him, I dream about him- alive and safe. what I wouldn't give for another hug of his. i miss his laugh. I miss his sense of humor. its been alomost 5 years since that day. Haven't watched a war movie since. Jorge- this is my Brother, I really miss you koke..
we will see you soon.
he was my uncle and i miss him very much when i heard what happend i wanted to cry. But i knew he would be in my memories forever. I Love Forever!
I was at the funeral.It was very sad. My brother is in the military. Pena was my uncle it was so sad.
Take a minute to share how wonderful Jorge was and a good friend of my brother, I remember when he and his sister liz were new at Fallbrook High, he and my brother clicked really well, and a tragic when I heard this had happened to such a good man. I remember his laugh when he use to go to our house, especially when my brother and Jorge they would make me lift weights and jorge would drop the bar on me, and they would both just stare and laugh at me. He was a character, and had great leadership skills. I remember him and my brother fighting for model cars who created the best lowrider or the best so called jet. I could hear him scream, and my mom would yell, "Los dos estan locos si sevan a la guerra" Mrs.Pena and family he was a good man and a good friend my brother David. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. And to all those family who have someone is the service. Please keep they in ur prayers.
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