You are a great father! You are my Marine hero! And you will always be my hero forever!
    — Vanessa Jimenez, daughter, 15, in a quickly penned poem after he died

    A veteran of the first Gulf War, Jimenez was killed during his third deployment to Iraq. He had assured his daughter that it was the last time he would be going to war.
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    16 memories of Oscar Jimenez

    Oscar will never be forgotten. He was an inspiration to me from the day I shook his hand. He was a family man and a good friend to all.

    To the Jiminez family, thank you for supporting him and letting him continue doing what he loved. My prayers and best wishes go out to all of you.

    He is never gone, just away.

    — Captain Karriem Johnson
    May 26, 2008 at 4:21 a.m.

    We miss him very much..

    — Lily
    April 11, 2009 at 4:12 p.m.

    Oscar is a true hero to all of us! He was always there for me. No doubt that all who served our country are Heroes but the one person who has made an impact in my life is my brother Oscar and HE is MY HERO!!

    — Sonia Jimenez (proud sister)
    April 13, 2009 at 3:35 p.m.

    It's a pleasure to know that Oscar and I both are brothers of Gamma Zeta Alpha. We miss him very much, and his family is always in our prayers.

    — Kevin Banos
    May 27, 2009 at 1:54 p.m.

    HE SACRIFIED HIS LIFE FOR US,SO IM GONNA WRITE A POST OH HIM FOR BEING A TRUE HERO.

    — JAVIER
    June 10, 2009 at 8:23 a.m.

    I am truely sad. I have been looking up old 11th Marine buddies I served with in the Gulf War and Oscar was one of them. I had looked forward to hearing from him and sharing the news in our lives when I came across this after seeing his photo. Oscar was a great freind and I'll miss him and the oppurtunnity to catch up things. He became an officer!! Semper Fi my friend...

    — David Oaks
    July 7, 2009 at 2:36 p.m.

    We are an organization that honors our American heroes and patriots. We would like to honor Oscar Jimenez this (2009)Veteran's Day and would appreciate it if a family member would contact us, so
    we can send them some information about our upcoming event.

    — Linda Aguirre
    August 3, 2009 at 6 p.m.

    Happy B-Day Marine!!! We Love You!!!!

    — wife and kids
    November 10, 2009 at 1:52 p.m.

    Model Marine & Family man. He is missed by all that was graced to know him. His personality & humor will never fade in my memories.
    Semper Fi Marine

    — Robert Galusha
    March 28, 2010 at 2:32 p.m.

    You are MY HERO You will always be in OUR HEARTS...

    — Giovanni
    April 14, 2010 at 10:23 a.m.

    Oscar was a great brother and I loved him very much. He truley had the purple heart of a prince, and a couragous heart for his marines. Semper Fi in heaven Oscar Amen.

    — David Jimenez
    September 20, 2011 at 6:53 p.m.

    Oscar---You always had the cleanest rifle, biggest smile and best attitude!

    You are surely missed, but not forgotten by your friends and loved ones.

    Semper Fi Marine.

    — Michael (OCS)
    November 11, 2011 at 8:11 p.m.

    I know this is a too late. I saw the article on the UT. (on S.D.'s fallen 12-17-11) I do have to say I had the great pleasure of meeting Oscar. We were good friends at Muirlands and La Jolla High. Then known as Lupe Pantoja. Oscar was a great person and a great friend. This just proves Oscar was destined for great and bigger things. I always knew Oscar was going to be a star and a hero. My prayers to his family.

    — Maria G.Sanders
    December 20, 2011 at 11:20 p.m.

    Oscar was my best friend!
    I just found out by searching for him on FaceBook

    REST IN PEACE my friend!
    I am very saddened to hear this

    — Shondell PeeWee McGowan
    February 22, 2012 at 3:04 p.m.

    It took awhile, but I now have brought myself to say, my brother you are missed, an officer like you will always shine thru, a man like you will always leave a hallow. Devil Dog you are a true hero giving your all and leaving a family for the needs of your country, I thank you for your courage and I honor your commitment, SEMPER FI!!

    — Marco Rico
    May 25, 2012 at 9:35 p.m.

    My condolences to the family. Please be comforted by the hope of the resurrection at (John 5:28, 29). Just imagine bolding your love one again , on a new earth where there will be no more sickness nor death.
    Jehovah promises that at( Revelation 21:3, 4)He never breaks his promises.

    — naomi clarke
    April 6, 2013 at 12:43 p.m.

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