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Steven Acosta, 19
Army, Private 1st Class
Based:
Ft. Hood, Texas
Supporting:
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Died:
October 26, 2003
Baqubah,
Iraq
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He was very sentimental. I don't think he was prepared for war. He had just turned 19. I think he was alone for his birthday.
— Regina Acosta, mother
Acosta followed his older brother, a Marine, into military service. He was born in Blythe and his family moved back and forth between California and Mexico.
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5 memories of Steven
I have great memories of him in High School. always making people laugh.... I will keep you in my thoughts..
Calexico High C/O 2002
He loved music, and was looked after. He served his country with honor.
My condolences.
He was my student at Calexico High School. He had a great personality and stood out among his peers. His death shocked me terribly. I still miss him dearly.
he was always making people laugh. he used to talk to my dad about wanting to join the army. the news of his death was the first time i ever saw my father cry. i miss him so much.
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