Carlos A. Aparicio - Recent Comments - California's War Dead - L.A. Times

JJ on November 11, 2013

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 11:11:16 -0800

Carlos. It's been more than two years since you've been gone. I miss talking to you. When you were here visiting, I should have hung out with you that day you called me looking for someone to hang with. lol. It was so late, and I was already in bed, but I should have known better and gotten up. I regret it so much. I also regret not skyping with you more often while you were over seas. I appreciate the service you did for this country. I'm sure many people do. I also appreciate the friendship you gave me. Talking for hours and hours on the phone. lol. You always had me laughing! I thank you for the advice you have given me....especially the guy advice. lol. I appreciate how you were always smiling. I appreciate how kind you were....in a very jerk kind of way. :p I appreciate your family for raising such an amazing person like you. I know I'll see again one day, friend. <3

M. on October 6, 2012

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:03:55 -0700

initially I came across this page on the hunt for another and debated whether to post. I did not know you but you have made a impression on my life like so many others have who are now gone. It reminds me we are fragile and human. That the world for being so large is really very small when one of us is called home to grandfather that we should try see the good each other and to live in good way for those who no longer have that choice that we are precious beings no matter what. I hope that you know the greatest beauty and the most absolute love that grandfather the Creator can give you and am sorry you lost your life to circumstances for which the rest of humans have yet to learn our lessons from to love others as we love ourselves and to find the beauty in others rather than being hateful and destroying each other. Rest in peace beautiful soul.

Spc Bryan Wheat on September 20, 2012

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:52:19 -0700

Carlos i was there in your final moments bud. many of our family at cop conlon will never forget. I remember it like it was yesterday. for the rest of my life i will tell people of your sacrifice, In fact i have to give a speech in my college class and im doing it about you and Sgt Bigai. about how the two of you have given it all and have made me a better person through it all. i do not take things for granted anymore. But my speech will be given two days after the anniversary of you leaving us. I believe ill see you in heaven bud. i think us combat veterans will find each other in heaven. take care bud forever in my memories.

Donna D on May 28, 2012

Mon, 28 May 2012 08:47:04 -0700

Carlos, I worked with your mother and often her heard her speak of her husband and children with such love. My gratitude goes out to her and your family because we enjoy the freedoms and privileges of this Country but they endured the cost. Thank you Carlos and Connie you and your family are in my prayers.

Pfc. Rininger on November 25, 2011

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:08:07 -0800

Carlos through the short amount of time I knew you, you made any situation a happy one and you were one hell of a soldier. Since our unit has been back, our group that deployed together have made a vow to never take life for granted and have poured some out before we try to have a good time. Unfortunately everything comes up short without your humor. I was never blessed with blood brothers but I will say that you are one of the closest people I've had in my life to a brother. I hope to see you again someday. R.I.P. friend

Enrique on October 13, 2011

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:59:55 -0700

Wow Carlos when i heard what happened i couldn't believe it, heh guess I didn't know you as well as i thought I always thought about you and what had become of you. You always called and i never picked up, sorry for being such an butthole... but i guess that doesn't matter anymore. Wish i can tell you how great you have become since we last spoke, but guess that doesn't matter anymore either. I remember when we use to go out to veterens and play football, and how we were in that quince together, how you told me that i should have been a running back but i never tried out for the football team. And i still never got my chain back or that picture of Monique back you jerk haha.... I remember how you were the first to use the frase jerk before it bacame a dead word because of industry. well rest in peace freind. hope to see you in the next life.

Sgt. Morales "Colton CA" on October 10, 2011

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:06:18 -0700

You will be missed it is hard loosing a soldier even worst a friend. I will see you soon much love and respect to your family from FT.Lewis WA. I am sorry for your lost, may god give you the strength needed.

Ann Bowden on October 9, 2011

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:40:33 -0700

I did not know him, but I am proud of him. One of San Bernardino's finest went to serve and protect our country, and that, we all can be proud of... Rest in Peace.

rebecca on October 6, 2011

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:18:12 -0700

my deepest condolences to the aparicio family. Carlos was such a great kid, a great friend of my sons. Just wanted to thank you for being a brave person and for protecting our country...

J. Steven Livacich on October 6, 2011

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:20:13 -0700

I believe that I know, or knew, a close member of his family -- who was a Youth Counselor in the Youth Authority at the Youth Training School in Chino during the 1970's and 80's -- if so, it is no surprise to me that Carlos was a fine soldier. My condolences. J.S."Steve"Livacich, Redlands