California’s War Dead

    Martin J. La Mar

    Martin J. La Mar, 43

    Army, Sergeant
    Mosul, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Sacramento
    He was a military man, and that was his state of mind for all of my memories.
    — Jessica Brooke La Mar, daughter

    La Mar was one of two soldiers who died Jan. 15 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an Iraqi soldier from the unit with which they were training shot them with small arms fire. Specialist La Mar was promoted posthumously to sergeant.
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    Six memories of Martin J. La Mar

    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 5:24 p.m.
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    I did not know Martin J. Lamar but I lost a friend in Iraq on the same day as Mr. Lamar. Thank you Mr. Lamar for your service to our country. Thank you for being so brave and for being a hero for all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Lamar and his friends and family.

    — Sherie
    January 25, 2011 at 9:31 p.m.
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    God bless you Mr. Lamar. I don't know you but thank you for serving our country so bravely. You, and all those serving in the military, are in my prayers.

    — NG
    January 28, 2011 at 11:06 a.m.
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    Dear Lamar Family,

    Please except my condolence. I'm sorry for the lost of your loved one. Our Heavenly Father says at Psalms 46:9 He is going to cause all wars to cease. That will be so wonderful. Please read Revelation 21:3,4 because it gives us a wonderful hope for the future. May the God of Comfort be with you.

    — Muriel Mahan
    February 28, 2011 at 7:29 a.m.
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    To the Lamar Family, i am truly sorry for your loss. May God Bless you & comfort you, always. Isabelle

    — isabelle
    March 7, 2011 at 7:14 a.m.
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    I served with Mick in the Marines, we were in B Co 3rd LAI. He was a really down to earth guy. I am sorry I lost track of him when he got out. God Bless you and keep your family my Brother. SEMPER FI!!

    — CW2 Mike Koushel
    March 28, 2011 at 3:47 p.m.
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