Claudio Patino IV - Recent Comments - California's War Dead - L.A. Times

Bryan Patino on February 20, 2016

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 03:47:49 -0800

Tonight, I thank God for people like CPL PATINO, a Legend, all who have served and are serving this nation, have earned a space in history. I read every single comment, and I wept at some of your friends words, I could hear their voices and feel their emotion. When I think of the close calls most of us had out there, I think to myself, I did not have to know them all to Honor them, I take nights like these to think and meditate on the sacrifices made, the ultimate price that was paid. 6 years down the road and your death resonates, ringing loud and clear. La Sangre, llama, La Sangre, a Patino in Truth and Indeed. We do "advance on the enemy" foreign or domestic, we do abide by Honor, Courage, and Commitment. We are living according to helping the helpless, we are Forever Faithful! Tonight, I rejoice in remembering CPL Patino. My heart tells me you are living, you are alive for eternity, May the Lord continue to pour out His Blessings Upon your Family and May He Grant them Comfort, May the fruits of the Spirit be upon them all, Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Goodness, Gentleness, Faith, Meekness, and Temperance. May every single life you touched, remember the Good Times of your presence here on earth. You are Living Forever and my children will hear the tale of CPL PATINO, who "pushed himself into the line of fire so Small and the other two would know where to shoot." OOH-RAH! In Jesus Name. Amen.

Nancy Lopez on June 22, 2015

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 04:32:29 -0700

Thinking of you Corporal Patino on the five year anniversary of your passing. We all love you and miss your beautiful smile and your presence here on earth. May God bless your family and keep them strong. Rest in peace brave warrior. We love you and you will never be forgotten.

Janessa Gomez on October 29, 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:15:15 -0700

I love and miss you Claudio you will always be our hero you died doing what you loved fighing for our freedom i love and miss you!! R.ip <3

Nancy Lopez on June 22, 2012

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:08:33 -0700

Thinking of you Claudio on the two year anniversary of your passing. We all love you and think about you every day. Gina and Juan's baby, Ari, sees your picture and knows all about her Uncle Claudio. Rest in peace brave warrior. You will never be forgotten.

Marlon Chinchilla on June 6, 2012

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:49:02 -0700

I love and miss you My Nene

Donny Warden on May 20, 2012

Sun, 20 May 2012 07:05:34 -0700

To Claudio. I want you to know that I appreciate what you did for this country. I remember joking with you senior yr about you going into the Marine Corps because I was going into the Air Force. Well almost 2 years later and im sitting out here in Afghanistan thinking of you man. Im not to far from Helmand Province and I can't help but wonder if you were right where I am now. I relize that I am not as close to you as the people who posted on here, however, we are brothers in arms. From one service member to another... Thank you.

Nancy Lopez on June 21, 2011

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:19:34 -0700

Tomorrow will be one year since Corporal Patino left this earth. We all miss him and think about him every day. These messages above all reflect what an amazing person Claudio was and how he had a way of making everyone around him happy and feeling very special. I will never forget our last hug Claudio and I will continue to honor you by leaving you the Marine Corps and U.S. flag at your gravesite. Rest in peace brave warrior. You will never be forgotten.

ian knapp on June 8, 2011

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:05:15 -0700

this is to the entire PINTINO family. ur son was a great friend and an even greater marine he died doing what he loved to do. i remember the last time i saw your son. It was right before his second tour. the smile on his face was the best memory i have of your son. I knew from the first time i meet him i knew he was going to be a devil dog. claudio this is for you buddy. im going to getting a remembrance tat of the gun helmet and boots and dog tags. and ur name is going to be right under it. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. SEMPER FI

SSG Walter Gresham on June 2, 2011

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:15:31 -0700

I was assigned to the Marines from Task Force THOR(U.S. ARMY) out of Kandahar, to perform Route Clearance in Helmand for the Marines. I left down there in early June and was remissioned back to Kandahar. I was headed home on R&R leave after my first 7 months in Afghanistan. It was very hard as I was ushered onto a C130 transport aircraft bound from Kandahar Airfield to Qatar with Cpl Petino next to me going "Home" for his final time. I stared and I wept to myself at the flag draped coffin of this Hero. Me, a 38 year old Marine and Army Combat Veteran...I asked God "Why not me instead of him. I have 5 children and a wonderful wife..I have gotten to live and love, God why him?". I have been home since November of 2010 and ther isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about this young Hero and our five hours on that plane. . To the family of this Hero..Marine, thank you for sharing this amazing hero with us all and for his unselfish dedication to his family, country and fellow Marines and Soldiers. . God Speed Cpl Petino, until we meet again continue to watch my back.

Melissa Garcia on May 12, 2011

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:50:19 -0700

You made everyone around you feel special. Now how many people can say that about ANYONE? You are missed deeply by anyone you came into contact with.... your loss is heavens gain. You are a true man in every sense of the word. You and your sacrafice will never be forgotten rock head. Love you.