https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/robert-a-martinez/ The latest user comments on Robert A. Martinez en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c193864 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c193864 Dion, You passed away before I got to know your brother. I met your brother 2 years after you passed away, and we became fast friends. And now 10 years later, he and I remain extremely close. I’ve asked him about you quite a bit over the years. He’s told me so many wonderful stories about your childhood, and your amazing mother’s career as a single mother, raising two active boys in LA on a nurse’s salary. It’s clear the two of you have an unbreakable bond that not even the tragedies of war can fracture. It’s hard to explain how I have felt your presence in my life as your brother has evolved into one of the closest friend’s I’ve ever had, over the last decade-plus since you passed. I remember the tremendous toast we all had to your memory and spirit at his wedding. It was clear you were there with us in the room to smile on and bless your brother as he stepped into the next stages of his life with his new bride. You were especially missed that day. I often wonder about the future you were denied and about how you would have continued to impact us in life, had your fate been different. I wonder about how we would have connected through your brother. I’m pained that I don’t get to experience your gentle grace and warm heart in life, like so many others that you obviously touched on this earth. Know that your brother remains extremely proud of your contributions while you were here, and he’s helped so many like me, learn about and appreciate you, after your transition. May God bless you and your soul, your mother, your brother and all those you touched so deeply. Rest easy, D. -Norman Sat, 18 Nov 2017 03:02:40 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c190716 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c190716 Dion was my idol in the boy scouts troop 40 he showed me that no challenge is to big to overcome, he was my mentor ,my friend and above all he was my inspection to push my self R.I.P I never stop thinking of you my friend, we will meet again. Tue, 30 May 2017 07:59:36 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c163934 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c163934 This is a big surprise Dion and I played high school football together we called him Cadillac he was a great dude he will be truly missed Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:08:44 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c161957 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c161957 It's been 9 years since Dion's death. Just a little while longer there will be a resurrection as promised at (John 5:28,29) Fri, 27 Jun 2014 06:34:56 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c123835 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c123835 I worked with Dion when I was a Lance Corporal and he was getting ready to enlist. We trained hard to get him where he wanted to be. I was happy to hear he had reached his goal of becoming a devil dog but sad when I heard of his death upon my return from Iraq. He was dedicated and loyal and I'm sure he is missed by all who knew him, a gentle giant for sure. Rest in peace my friend semper. -Staff Sgt. Nunez, I Tue, 02 Jul 2013 12:00:16 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c120646 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c120646 Dion, Our time in boot camp was memorable. In boot camp we spoke of many things, we supported each other, and we became friend. Thank you for all those crazy memories. Semper fidelis my friend. -Sgt Taing Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:06 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c73122 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c73122 THANK YOU!!!!!!! For your sacrifice, words do little to describe our sincere gratitude. However, There is a hope for a future where such wonderful people will not have to die in the wars of the world. ISAIAH 2:4 And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore....REV 21:3,4-"death will be no more" Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:18:08 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c70133 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c70133 Love you and miss you brother Dion! I can't wait to see you again in heaven! Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:07:21 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c61096 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c61096 Rip Cadillac you will be missed I wish we could have played one more snap together one of the coolest people I knew Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:03:43 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c50764 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/dion-m-whitley/#c50764 R.I.P. Dion you will never be forgotten... You sacrificed your life for our freedom and safety. God bless Dion, God bless your Family, God Bless Our Troops, & God Bless America. Sun, 01 May 2011 10:22:06 -0700