California’s War Dead

    Vincent W. Ashlock

    Vincent W. Ashlock, 45

    Army National Guard, Staff Sergeant
    Khost province, Afghanistan
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Seaside
    He had a strong patriotism. He took the military spirit to heart. He tried to be a man of honor and liberty and honesty.
    — Angela Ashlock, wife

    Ashlock died Dec. 4 in Khost province, Afghanistan, in a non-combat related incident. The cause of death is presumed to be a heart attack, said his wife, Angela.
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    Nine memories of Vincent W. Ashlock

    I stumbled upon this feature on the LA time site, though I don't know this soldier. I thanks him and his family for his service to our country, I'm so sorry for the loss. He's a hero in my book!

    — Kevin Gregory
    December 8, 2010 at 11:56 p.m.
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    My prayers are with our soldier and his family today. This soldier made the ultimate sacrafice for this country. What a brave man!!!! I thank his family for raising such a hero. God Bless you Vincent!!!

    — Julie Anne Magdowski
    December 9, 2010 at 12:18 p.m.
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    This was not only a hero, but my Father. A man with the warmest heart and smile! He loved the Lord and I am so happy to know that he is in perfect bliss, with Jesus! I will miss my Dad more than words can say. I love him so much and so does his two Grandchildren(3 and 11mos)! They will never forget their papa!

    — Erica Ashlock Sepanski
    December 9, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.
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    I'm korean who live in japan.and I dont know anything about this soldier
    ! but I know he dedicated his life for the country.god bless you.my prayer is with you. 'we are the world'

    — Yoochul Kim
    December 10, 2010 at 7:47 a.m.
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    I came across this website and I pray for all that have made the ultimate sacrafice to protect everyone. I pray for Vincent's family and friends for them to find the strength and love to always carry on his smile, laughter, and his love for peace.

    — Rose Smallwood
    December 11, 2010 at 12:21 p.m.
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    Love is the lasting legacy of our lives
    Vincent Wayne Ashlock was so full of love for each and every member of his family. He leaves a legacy of Love. He will always be in our lives because he lives on in our hearts.
    Yes Erica he was a very gentle and loving man and so very proud of his children. Thank you for sharing your memory of your father. We love him so deeply.

    — Jacquie Schelinder
    December 11, 2010 at 8:21 p.m.
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    A Soldiers Poem

    "They ALL enjoyed FREEDOM
    each month of the year,
    Because of the SOLDIERS,
    Like the one lying here."

    You will be missed my friend!

    — Master Sergeant Michael Gatto
    December 16, 2010 at 9:10 p.m.
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    I am very sorry for your lost. I didn't know him but, I do know this for a fact according to the Bible at John 5:28,29 he has the change to live again. At Revelation 21:3,4 it gives us all a wonderful hope for the future. May Jehovah God the God of Comfort be with you.

    — Muriel Mahan
    December 28, 2010 at 1:40 p.m.
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    I dont know this person but my
    deepest sympathy to his family and
    all his loved ones.
    Soldiers never die they just fade away.

    — Chris Fernando
    December 29, 2010 at 11:42 a.m.
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