California’s War Dead

    Richard A. Vaughn

    Richard A. Vaughn, 22

    Army, Sergeant
    Baghdad, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: San Diego
    He was tenacious, he never quit.
    — Steve Stone, high school wrestling and football coach

    One of his best friends, a fellow wrestler at Serra High, Marine Cpl. Randal Kent Rosacker, was killed in an ambush south of Baghdad. Out of respect for his friend, Vaughn got a memorial tattoo with Rosacker's name and the date of his death.
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    Two memories of Richard A. Vaughn

    Thank you for your services, Family- I'm sorry for your loss. Gob bless you and your family!

    — Melissa, 23
    May 30, 2008 at 10:02 a.m.
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    we will miss you.. you helped me through alot.. and you helped me with tina.. rest in peace and watch over your unborn baby boy.. along with your precious wife..she needs you

    — mindy
    September 3, 2008 at 11:28 a.m.
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