Shakere T. Guy, 23

Army National Guard, Sergeant

Based: Modesto

1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: October 29, 2005

Baghdad (southern part), Iraq

Engaged

Gender: Male

Hometown: Pomona

High School: Pomona Senior High (Pomona)

Foreign Country of Birth: Jamaica

Burial: Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside

Born in Jamaica, Guy became a U.S. citizen in July 2004. He was known among his fellow soldiers for his sense of humor and his efforts to help the Iraqi people. He used his own money to buy the children toys, soccer balls, clothes and candy.

Jonathan Tessar, 10/31/2005

Raymond D. Hill II, 10/29/2005

12 memories of Shakere T. Guy

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My sister & I went to Pomona High with Shakere. I remember his strong sense of humor. I also served in the war in Iraq, but during the invasion (2003-2004). I am very grateful to have made it home. Unfortunately, that same war took an amazing person away from this world. It saddens my heart to know that the world is without this man who was definitely a warrior at heart. I have personally known 2 soldiers who have sacrificed everything. It is such a blessing to have known you, Shakere. I hope your soul is living it up on the other side!! You were a GREAT person, and I hope to one day see you again. God Bless your family and all the loved ones you left behind. RIP SOLDIER!!! You are a TRUE hero!!!

” — Kelly Tavarez, April 7, 2010 at 6:45 a.m.

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Those that knew Guy know that he had a huge heart. When he volunteered to Join the National Guard, he told me on that first day that he just wanted to make a positive difference and felt frustrated not knowing how. Many do not know he was not slated to go on the deployment that took his life. He volunteered because many of his friends and comrades from the unit were going and he wanted to be with them, As fillers for another unit. He was determined and relentless but not naive. He had spent many days that previous winter helping homeless people who were using our armory in Pomona as a shelter. He helped give some of the homeless rides to local churches to get a warm meal and so much more. I learned a lot about him that winter. His hopes, his dreams, his passions. He always had this smile that made you smile no matter how your day was going. He was most positively one of the good guys. And can never be forgotten by those that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you always GUY! I was blessed to have known you.

” — Martin Salazar, October 28, 2013 at 12:44 p.m.

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