California’s War Dead

    Ryan J. Hopkins

    Ryan J. Hopkins, 21

    Army, Sergeant
    Baghdad, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Livermore
    As parents, we support our children's' decisions whether we disagree with them or not. He was very good at what he did.
    — Janet Hopkins, mother

    Hopkins died at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 8, 2010, a day after his 30th reconstructive surgery and 15 months after a motor pool accident in Baghdad, Iraq. At the time of his death, he was assigned to the Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas.
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    Three memories of Ryan J. Hopkins

    I did not know Ryan, but I am from Pleasanton and my mom grew up in Livermore. I am proud to be from the same area as such a distinguished hero. Rest in peace Ryan.

    — Alex Chopra
    November 23, 2010 at 7:59 p.m.
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    I don't know this soldiers as I'm just visiting the LA Times website. I thank him and his family for his dedication to our county. Thank you for keeping America free and protecting our beliefs. It's because heroes like you my very young daughter will be able to live freely in this wonderful country. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! RIP

    — Kevin Gregory
    December 16, 2010 at 9:24 p.m.
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    Guise I miss Ryan

    — Chris Enright
    March 8, 2012 at 10:51 a.m.
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