California’s War Dead

    Joseph Menusa

    Joseph Menusa, 33

    Marines, Gunnery Sergeant
    Nasiriya, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: San Jose
    Foreign Country of Birth: Philippines
    He said he was in charge of these young kids, and he was the only one who had ever seen combat. He needed to be their guide.
    — Stacy Menusa, widow

    Menusa was born in the Philippines and came to the United States when he was 10. He fought in the first Gulf War and was awarded citizenship posthumously.
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    Three memories of Joseph Menusa

    A good man.

    — Mark S. Aguilar
    October 18, 2009 at 10:15 a.m.
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    God bless his family and child. A true hero to all americans. He defended my freedom and all of american citizens.

    — Ed Saxo
    November 18, 2010 at 8:09 a.m.
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    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

    — Kevin Gregory
    January 24, 2011 at 5:38 p.m.
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