California’s War Dead

    Lukas C. Hopper

    Lukas C. Hopper, 20

    Army, Private 1st Class
    Karadah (southeast of), Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Merced
    Pfc. Hopper's great sense of humor, devotion to his fellow paratroopers, and his dedication to mission accomplishment set him apart from his peers. He will truly be missed.
    — Lt. Col. Dave Bair, batttalion commander

    Hopper died Oct. 30, southeast of Karadah, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. In high school, Hopper swam on the water polo and swim teams. He briefly went to community college in Merced but put his education on hold to enlist in the Army.
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    Five memories of Lukas C. Hopper

    May God bless the family of Army Private 1st Class Lukas C. Hopper.

    With deepest sympathy, Ron.

    — Ron Devins
    November 5, 2009 at 4:57 p.m.
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    Luke,

    The world may not know what it lost on October 30th, but those of us who know and love you sure do. You were my little bro - I love and miss you.

    Kevin

    — Kevin Pope
    November 11, 2009 at 5:40 p.m.
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    Luke,
    I am crying for you today, and for the wonderful lives we have lost.
    I know that you are now in heaven, and God is guarding you. I know that no matter how much I cry, I will never cry enough for you. I wish you can see from heaven how much we appreciate your sacrifice.
    Delmy

    — Delmy E Flint
    December 6, 2009 at 9:22 p.m.
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    As proud of you as I am, this feeling of loss is unbearable. You had too much to live for, too many who wanted to share life with you. Good bye, dear one. I miss you.

    — Kay Alcorn
    December 14, 2009 at 1:42 p.m.
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    Luke always had a great sense of humor and was a ray of sunshine to everyone around him. My heart is heavy for the life he could've lived but it is as it is. Bless your soul and I wish you good energy in your space in time.

    — T
    June 14, 2012 at 10:23 p.m.
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