California’s War Dead

    Stephen A. Castellano

    Stephen A. Castellano, 21

    Army, Private 1st Class
    Mosul, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Long Beach
    He saw [the Army] as a steppingstone to some things. He talked about getting back into college and becoming an officer.
    — Susan Moncure, mother

    Restless in high school, Castellano was an avid reader, preferring college-level history and psychology textbooks and the work of popular fiction writer John Grisham. His tour had been extended a month due to security needs in Iraq.
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    Five memories of Stephen A. Castellano

    The children of First Lutheran Church SAY YES center in Long Beach have made a Memory Stone memorial for Stephen and are praying for his family and friends.

    — Carolyn Smith
    June 4, 2008 at 2:02 p.m.
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    Stephen was a great friend. We had a lot of good times together, and he was very loving and giving. He is greatly missed.

    — S
    September 10, 2009 at 11:21 a.m.
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    As a Long beach native and class of 2001 ,Thanks for your sacrifice and regards to your family, Peace!

    — Mohamed
    November 17, 2010 at 5:28 p.m.
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    A co. 1-14 Inf. 2Batt. 25th Inf. Brigade
    03-06

    I knew Castellano breif but, could see he was a great guy. You will be missed soldier...
    D.W.

    — D.W.
    June 18, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
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    If you are family of PFC Castellano or can pass them a message requesting contact to me Laura Herzog 714-904-0253 or laura@honoringourfallen.org for an upcoming memorial event. Please contact me as soon as possible.

    — Laura Herzog
    November 2, 2011 at 11 a.m.
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