California’s War Dead

    Mourad Ragimov

    Mourad Ragimov, 20

    Marines, Lance Corporal
    Rutbah (near), Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: San Diego
    Foreign Country of Birth: Azerbaijan
    Mourad said he hated the war. He hated what he was going through. His mother said to him, 'Did you kill anyone?' and he said, 'I'm not going to talk about that now.'
    — Rufat Ragimov, father

    Ragimov immigrated to the U.S. from Azerbaijan in 1989 to escape civil strife there. Family members and friends were taken by surprise when he said he wanted to join the U.S. military. He told them protecting his adopted country and his loved ones would help give meaning to his life.
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    Three memories of Mourad Ragimov

    Thank you for your sacrifice. U r the real man. See U on the other side.

    — Skumar
    October 10, 2009 at 9:08 a.m.
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    Every night when I kiss my children
    I am thankful for men like Mourad,
    who risk so much for our safety.

    — Steve, southern Illinois
    October 14, 2009 at 5:01 a.m.
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    Mourad,
    RIP Marine! You died almost 6 years ago, but memories of you are still with us and will be forever. Semper Fi!

    — alex
    January 8, 2011 at 8:56 p.m.
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