California’s War Dead

    Victor A. Rosales Lomeli, 29

    Army, Staff Sergeant
    Between Najaf and Baghdad, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Westminster
    Foreign Country of Birth: Mexico
    It doesn't matter if you're black or white, yellow, purple or whatever, when you're in the military and you're wearing that uniform, we're all soldiers.
    — Sandra Rosales, widow and Army Sergeant

    Rosales was born in Mexico City. He and his wife joined the Army in 1995 and became citizens during their service. His wife was also serving in Iraq at the time he was killed and relatives were caring for their son.
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    One memory of Victor A. Rosales Lomeli

    May you rest in peace. Thank you for all the hard work that you have put out there, you have a special place in our hearts.

    — Victor Lomeli
    January 11, 2012 at 5:58 p.m.
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