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Michael G. Mihalakis, 18
Army National Guard, Specialist
Based:
Fairfield, Calif.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
December 26, 2003
Baghdad,
Iraq
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Everyone sooner or later has to part this world. It makes me proud to know that I left while protecting the United States.
— Michael G. Mihalakis, in a letter he left his parents to be read after his death
Mihalakis had only 17 days remaining in his tour when he was killed in a Humvee accident. He had joined the guard to pay for college. In high school he played lead guitar in a rock band named Stratus.
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3 memories of Michael
syllypitiria,
So young yet so proud! Reminds me of when I wrote my last words but was able to return home with them. I try to remember what I wrote, but I know that I was not as humble as this young man was. May your spirit ride true with the continuing battle! Thank you for your service!
Combat Joe
He was a great person to serve with well i was in Iraq. Micky you will never be forgotin.
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