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Ming Sun, 20
Army, Private 1st Class
Based:
Ft. Carson, Colo.
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
January 9, 2007
Ramadi,
Iraq
Gender:
Male
Hometown:
Cathedral City
High School:
Cathedral City High (Cathedral City)
Foreign Country of Birth:
China
Burial:
Riverside National Cemetery
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He wanted to do something for his country. He loved the military. He wanted to be a man, you know, like a soldier.
— David Sun, father
Ming Sun came to the U.S. from China in 1995. He wanted to join the military straight out of high school, but had to attend community college while waiting for his green card. At Sun's funeral, his parents were presented with papers granting him U.S. citizenship.
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There are no words that comfort a parents loss, and even the family loss. Time does takes it toll on all. Someone said the wounds of death finally closes. But, in truth you will always remember that soul. I grieve more for the family than our nation.
I miss Ming. Personally, his death hurt me a lot. High school days are over but i still remember just like yesterday that Ming was in my class. But out of everyone in our group Ming stood out the most because of his smile. Its been an honor to personally know him and to be his friend
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