https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/ The latest user comments on Armando A. De La Paz en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c184985 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c184985 I did not know SPC De La Paz personally but I was there the night of the accident that took his young life. I have read a lot of comments and articles about Armando, by doing this I found that he was a great person and soldier. Armando was taken from his family and friends at a early age because of a careless accident. I am the one that God chose to be there with SPC De La Paz as his body laid there among the accident. Before I moved him I took a knee in the middle of the four lane highway and began to pray to God. Asking him to be with Armando's family and friends once they received the troubling news and to watch over Armando's body as it traveled home to be laid to rest near his family. I think about that night more than anything else I did doing my four tours in Iraq and SPC Armando De La Paz will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Tue, 12 Jul 2016 02:17:04 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c121344 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c121344 Although I was not in your unit I was there the night you were killed as we were called over to support your unit after the accident. I have never forgotten that night. You are a hero and I will not forget your sacrifice. Tue, 28 May 2013 11:52:37 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c76622 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c76622 Armando was one of our brothers that were taken from us to early in life. I remember he was our gunner on my very first raid in Baghdad and always had all of our backs. He even managed to make me laugh and feel good about life even when my nerves could not take it anymore. I will always remember our last conversation we had the night before you were taken from us. I remember we talked about how you were going to re-enlist and come over to the MI side of the house with a huge bonus. A bonus you were going to use later to start your business you had been talking about. I never forgot about you when I waived my dwell time 6 months after our deployment at went right back to Baghdad for another year. I will always remember that day you were taken from us brother, we miss you. Thu, 31 May 2012 11:35:53 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c35064 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c35064 Armando was one of the greatest friends anyone could ask for. Through our deployment together Armando would always give you that "be happy smile" and it could instantly lift your spirits up. He was known to all of us as the life of our group. It was almost as if he knew his job was to keep morale high within our group. I miss you bro. You will never be forgotten. We'll meet again one day and when we do, I hope they have Fantasy Football up there. We have a rematch coming. Love ya bro! Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:05:31 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c21925 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c21925 Armando was like a younger brother to me, always felt the need and desire to look out for him. He was definitely THE most gentle hearted and caring person I had met in a very long time and had a true passion for making people smile. Rarely did I ever see him upset and he always kept me and many others in high spirits. It's still unbelievable that he is gone, but in my heart, he will never be forgotten and his sacrifice to his country will always be remembered. I love you brother. I know you're up there looking over the rest of us. RIP my brother. We had some of the best times together and those times will always be cherished and kept in my mind and heart forever. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:24:57 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c19719 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c19719 Armando was one of the best Soldiers I have ever commanded. He and I would always get along and joke about things. No matter the mission or circumstance, Armando always had a smile on his face and always looked at the bright side of things. Rest in peace brother, you are a true hero. I love you and you will always be with me. Don't worry about our secrets, they are safe with me. Thank you for your sacrifice, this country owes you everything. I love you brother, can't wait to we are together again. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:23:09 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c19114 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c19114 RIP in peace brother, gone but not forgotten. Two tours with this guy & not once did I ever see him sad or upset, always with a smile or two thumbs up. Miss ya bro!!! Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:19:23 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c9450 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c9450 I wasn't really close to my cousin as I wish that I would have been. He was a great person though and I love him so much. He was caring, responsible and very intelligent. I still hold the memories of our childhood and I know that you are in a better place now. I still can't believe that you are gone I expected great things and I know that you would have accomplished a lot. R.I.P. you are gone but will never be forgotten. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:02:44 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c9437 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/armando-de-la-paz/#c9437 Armando was a loving, caring, individual who was selfless. He was a great person to be around and always had a smile. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:23:05 -0800