https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/levi-t-angell/ The latest user comments on Levi T. Angell en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c121172 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c121172 Cory and I got to our unit at the same time. We were room mates and good friends. We spent our free time ordering more Chinese than we could handle and playing video games. Corey was one of the most honest, down to earth men I have ever met. We trained together all over the mountains of Colorado where I am from and I met his family at their house in California before deployment. His family welcomed me in and I felt like a member of the family. It wasn't hard to see where his personality came from. Hiltz never gave up. Ten mile runs, 20 mile road marches, standing in morning formation wearing shorts in a blizzard. He never gave up. He had a mentality of duty, honor and selfless service which infected those who came into contact with him. His memory remains in my heart. There isn't a word yet invented that can articulate how eternally grateful I am for your sacrifice. I am humbled to have walked this earth with such a man. A brother, a son, a hero among warriors. Til we form again. Mon, 27 May 2013 06:51:16 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c67526 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c67526 I went to school with Cory. We lost touch as young friends often do, but I remember his smile and laughter. He was always such a bright and happy boy. I hadn't spoken to him in years, and I still remember driving by the banner in La Verne that told me of his fate. When I knew Cory he was a good boy, from what I've learned he was a good man. Even though we were no longer in contact I was aware he was overseas and I bawled like a baby when I discovered what happened, right there in the car on the side of the road. I am so glad there is a scholarship fund in his honor. I will always remember the boy who ate salads with me at lunch, joked with me between classes, and was a true friend who never asked anything in return. Blessings to his family and friends. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:35:46 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c47099 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c47099 Corey Loved My Cousin Stephanie and he was a great guy. even though I didn't know him, I knew that he would be a great person to meet Rest In Piece We love you and appreciate you fighting to keep America safe we all will miss you Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:27:02 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c33784 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c33784 "I pray our heavenly father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrafice upon the altar of freedom." Yours, very sincerely and respectfully A. Lincoln It's never really been improved upon. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:10:08 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c29696 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c29696 I vividly remember making a left turn off Foothill Blvd. onto Wheeler Ave. in La Verne when a saw PFC's Cory Hiltz's black banner with hundreds of flowers and teddy bears at the foot of the light pole which his banner proudly waved in the early July 2007 air. Although the war had been in progress for about five years, it truly hit home when I saw Cory's memorial. I can only imagine the loss your parents, family and friends feel but I know you are still remembered daily as you are honored by hundreds who place flowers and notes at the foot of your banner on Wheeler. Thank you Cory and your family for your love and dedication to our country. May God grant you eternal rest and may God bless America. Mon, 31 May 2010 08:33:24 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c24721 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c24721 His coming and going away parties, stuffed mushrooms and him standing over me with his chin on my shoulder while I made them for him. All of the boys together laying around after a difficult night of fun! I love him everyday! Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:02:57 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c14587 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c14587 As a resident of nearby San Dimas, I often see Cory's banner and wish somehow he could have known the unspoken gratitude of those he gave his life to protect. Adding flowers or flags to his curbside memorial seems far to little for one who gave so much. Family, friends and even strangers, like me, will never forget this brave young man who fought for his country. Sun, 24 May 2009 03:20:30 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c12931 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c12931 cory hiltz was my hero. plain and simple. i love him so much. every time i think of him...i just hear his voice telling me to 'cheer up kid i love you' he was an amazing influence on me...and i will never forget him. i love you sweetheary...and i wish you were still here to hold me and kiss me...and to tell me everything will be okay. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:04:51 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c12531 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c12531 you were a good friend and fought by my side, i miss you brother Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:24:27 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c9445 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/cory-f-hiltz/#c9445 for all of you who knew cory this pretty much sums him up "peachy keen" Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:47:46 -0800