California’s War Dead

    Rafael Reynosa Suarez

    Rafael Reynosa Suarez, 28

    Marines, Lance Corporal
    Ramadi, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Santa Ana
    Foreign Country of Birth: Mexico
    He's my angel up there now who's looking over me.
    — Dinora Reynosa, widow

    Reynosa came to the U.S. from Mexico with his family when he was 13. He left for Iraq two days after learning his wife was pregnant. He was killed five months before their daughter was due.
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    Nine memories of Rafael Reynosa Suarez

    Rafael Reynosa Suarez.
    Daam its been almost five years i can still remember and will always remeber rafael good friend truthfull and just someone that i dont know that ever had any enemys just friends.

    — vicente diaz
    February 7, 2009 at 12:58 a.m.
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    "I will always remember the good times and memories through deployments. Rey was a great friend who will always brought happiness to us on way or another. I know he is looking from above and I hope god bless his family".

    — Jose Cadenas
    March 14, 2009 at 6:36 p.m.
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    Semper Fi!

    — Cpl. Chris Chavez
    March 18, 2009 at 8:10 p.m.
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    Trying to locate Dinora to turn over Memorial fund to her. Any knowledge of how to contact her would be appreciated. tlrather@pobox.com

    — Terry Rather
    June 16, 2009 at 10:56 a.m.
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    Daam still missing a mi carnal.

    — vicente diaz
    November 14, 2009 at 3:18 a.m.
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    as a former marine, friend, teammate and school mate. My heart goes to the family, specially Dino and Rafa's baby girl. Rafa is a true hero to all who knew him. Semper Fi

    — ben almazan
    December 16, 2009 at 1:23 a.m.
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    R.I.P. cousin, I've been hearing alot about you from my mother ever since I joined the Army, I respect what you did and salute your service.

    — pv2 Bravo
    August 16, 2010 at 6:05 p.m.
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    Don't know if it to late but his parents live in riverside dinora has re married no lives in San Diego. His parents a dress is 3890 Wayne ct 92504

    — ElizabetH
    September 26, 2010 at 8:54 p.m.
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    Daam Rey still can't believe it. You were a great friend. I never knew where you were barried, but now that I know pronto te voy a irr a visitar carnal. Desde la tierra te recuerda tu compa Jesse.

    — Jesus Perez
    April 27, 2011 at 3:35 p.m.
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