https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/anthony-t-mcelveen/ The latest user comments on Anthony T. McElveen en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c190694 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c190694 I met you once when you worked in the Ortho clinic at Naval Medical Center San Diego. One of our civilians had served with you as a corpsman and spoke very highly of your work ethic and medical knowledge. Even years later as a patient at the Ortho clinic in 2007, your name was still spoken with reverence and respect. "The Devil Dog who became the Devil Doc." The FMF lost one of its best. Fair Winds and Following Seas. Mon, 29 May 2017 10:47:39 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c190693 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c190693 I was there in Ramadi, briefly served with him near the end. I remember Doc. Baez had a way of being a solid foundation to those around him. I remember how when he was treating Marines he was knowledgeable and took it very seriously, even when illustrating a point, like showing the proper and improper ways to numb a toe by shoving the hypodermic needle completely through, like he did with mine. He had a way of including humor with his skills to bring levity to those around him. He was a good man and I think about him often. If it wasn't for him I honestly don't know where I'd be, I feel like he was in my life for a good purpose. When I had learned what happened my thoughts turned immediately to his little family he'd spoken about. I don't know if he was religious or not, but I do know he was a dedicated man. Semper Fi brother! "12 And it came to pass that he rent his coat; and he took a piece thereof, and wrote upon it—In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children—and he fastened it upon the end of a pole. 13 And he fastened on his head-plate, and his breastplate, and his shields, and girded on his armor about his loins; and he took the pole, which had on the end thereof his rent coat, (and he called it the title of liberty) and he bowed himself to the earth, and he prayed mightily unto his God for the blessings of liberty to rest upon his brethren..." Alma 46: 12-13 Mon, 29 May 2017 10:41:09 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c187740 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c187740 Doc Baez, I never served with you, never trained with you, but we were at Corps school together. We crossed paths plenty of times at school, perhaps had a few interchanges, but not much that I can recall, but knew of your story at recon. It was your life and passion. You wore it proudly in the way that you carried yourself when you were at Great Lakes. If I remember correctly you were there with another Recon brother, who carried himself in a similar matter. Reading these tributes, they have me in tears. A man who never changed, who continued to serve his country and fellow marines. I am proud to have known a true gentleman, patriot, and a great American hero. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:01:56 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c184595 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c184595 Remembering you today on Memorial Day. You were the toughest SOB I ever knew. I remember when I first got to 2/5, we were on a training Mission and somehow or another some of us weren't doing what we were supposed to or in the positions that we were supposed to be in and you came over and chewed everybody's ass. I remember another point when a couple of people were not dispersed far enough in their fighting positions and you literally walked over, grabbed somebody by the gear and threw them into another position like a rag doll. I asked someone if you were a squad leader or platoon Sergeant or something and they said, "No, he's just our Corpsman." Rest in peace brother. I'll see you soon. Mon, 30 May 2016 02:48:14 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c177466 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c177466 Cid I always talk about you I miss you brother I know that you see your brothers in 2/5 we still keep in touch we live our lives everyday in a way that would make you proud. When a day at work is hard I always ask myself would Cid give in the same answer always comes out "Retreat Hell" you taught us well my Brother, you will never be forgotten! RIP CID your lil bro Moe Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:32:32 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c167438 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c167438 I know a Marine that has personal items that belong to Cesar and he would like to give it back to the family Please let me know if interested 4019320667 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 10:54:30 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c164821 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c164821 Cesar, I have an interesting story for you... When you were serving in Iraq in 2005, so was I. You didn't know me, and I didn't know you. I was deployed to Baghdad International Airport and am active duty Airman for the U.S. Air Force. Towards the end of my tour (December 2006), I decided to acquire a memory bracelet, much similar to a POW/MIA bracelet. When I submitted my order, I stated I don't care who it is and what service they are in, I just want to remember one of our fallen who gave their ultimate sacrifice. Well, the silver bracelet the company sent me had your name on it "PO2 Cesar O. Baez, USN 15 JUN 05 IRAQ" I want you to know from one service member to another, you will never be forgotten. Ever since that bracelet arrived to me in 2006, I wear it every single day (on duty and off). I constantly am asked who the name is on my bracelet and I tell everyone that you were my fallen brother. So, rest in peace brother, and know that even complete strangers are remembering you and paying respects to you and your family on a daily basis. With much love, Master Sergeant Ernie Rude Sat, 23 Aug 2014 10:14:49 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c156852 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c156852 I thank you for the tremendous sacrifice that you made for this country but I wish that you could have been here for your family. You would be very proud of your children. Your parents and your brothers and sisters miss you tremendously, but they know that this is a temporary separation. I thank you again for your service, have many wonderful childhood memories of you and your siblings, know of your many accomplishments, and look forward to seeing you again in eternity. Love, Aunt Christina (Gugi") Sun, 25 May 2014 05:42:24 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c148647 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c148647 My continued condolences to the family. Cesar ,will be among the living again on the earth ,during the resurrection(John 5:28,29)Jehovah the God of comfort has promised this, he always keeps his promises. Sun, 30 Mar 2014 08:37:30 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c128255 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cesar-o-baez/#c128255 I miss you so much daddy but I know you're in a better place. I still have that picture of me in your shoes. It's in the middle of my shelf for everyone to see. I learned how to play violin and piano, Sydney and Isabel always ask me to learn stuff for them though. I'm going into 7th grade in a few weeks and I'm really excited. I wish you could be here to see us. Nicky is in 2nd grade and has more friends than me when I was his age! We all miss you and sometimes I think what would be happening right now if you we're still with us. But things happen for a reason, right? I just hope to see you soon. I love you Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:31:47 -0700