https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/antonio-j-sledd/ The latest user comments on Antonio J. Sledd en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c46973 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c46973 As a fellow graduate of Rim High and as a former Specialist in the U.S. Army I salute Specialist Holke as a hero that his country will never forget. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:11:03 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c15298 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c15298 I met Holke for the first time in Camp Shelby, MS in March 2007 when we were first mobilizing to go to Iraq. He was always around people and was a good leader by taking care of the people around him. He didn't complain, he just got his mission, and got it done. He was a dependable guy, and was someone you could confide in. When I got the radio traffic of what had occured on the road in Tallil, my heart sank. We felt that loss instantly, since it was our first day of operations in Iraq and our first fatality. It was an instant "wake up" call for all of us . I keep his picture near me at work to remind myself of who i'm REALLY working for, my fellow soldiers and brothers in arms. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:45:12 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c15260 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c15260 Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice so that the people in America can continue living free. There are alot of people in this country that have no clue, respect or honor for those like you that paid the ultimate price to live the way that we do in America. Living free is not free, it comes at a very high price. You payed that price for the Country you loved. Although I never knew you Eric, I thank you and honor you. God Bless you, Ronald Weber PS. Parent of a US Marine Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:53:33 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c9076 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c9076 Eric was one of my very best friends. To those that knew him best he was "Gunter". There were few men in the world with a bigger heart or a stronger loyalty for his friends. We miss you Gunnitar. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:50:34 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c421 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/eric-m-holke/#c421 I knew of Eric through the A/V Department at Rim High. He was a wonderful person. He will always be missed. The last time I saw him was when I was working in a class for the Riverside County Office of Education. He was wonderful with the kids. He will Rest In Peace forever. I also want to encourage everyone to continue to pray for all those still over there in Iraq. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:27:03 -0700