https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/ The latest user comments on Federico G. Borjas en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c192642 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c192642 I was with you on that last fateful mission. I'd only met you but a few weeks before when you joined us at the FOB. The night before mission we sat around a fire with goat steak grilling, thanks to Omar, talking s**t about where we were all from. I will never forget the moment you left us brother, I think about every day. C-CO will never forget you. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:30:05 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c182332 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c182332 This young man was one of my trainees with the San Diego Police Department many years ago and I had not realized that he is no longer with us. I'm proud to have known him. I could tell early on that he had a good soul and it breaks my heart for his family. Rest in peace my brother. Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:02:12 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c180950 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c180950 You will never be forgotten brother!!! I pray you are now one of the Lord's angels serving in his Army looking down on us from heaven protecting all who do God's work on Earth. Sun, 12 Jul 2015 08:56:21 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c162256 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c162256 Federico Guerra Borjas, I was your 1SG during our deployment and considered myself a close friend. Not a day goes by that I do not thank God for giving me the privilege of meeting with and working with you. You were always the proud father, great policeman and superior Airborne soldier others will try to emulate. Your humility, compassion, patriotism and honor is what we write military doctrine about. You had an insatiable appetite to learn and develop professionally both a as a seasoned cop and paratrooper. In this celebration of our independence, we will never forget the ultimate sacrifice you gave Rico! You will be missed by this U.S. Army Sergeant Major forever. I wish you Godspeed and peace and please keep our future meeting place secure and safe. With your huge smile I am sure you have won over the local saints and they feed of your hand mijo. Rest in peace Rico, SGM Juan C Serrato Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:01:46 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c119710 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c119710 I met you many years ago my friend, not in the military or in the academy but in a spanish classroom. Your friendship will always be with me. One day we will meet again and I will make sure to make ourfrienship closer and stronger than the first time we met as you are the kind of friend you always want by yourside. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:07:31 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c104208 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c104208 Even today, several years after your passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers. You will always be missed! Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:36:30 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c91295 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c91295 I will never forget the day when we lost you. I will always remember your friendship and your great personality. That day, Oct 16, 2008 was a very sad day. All our friends couldn't believe what had happened. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:53:24 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c83639 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c83639 Federico was a very sweet man. I was lucky to have spent some time with him. I hope Yvette is doing well. He adored her and was such a proud father. God bless. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:07:22 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c74263 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c74263 Rico, I remenber the last time I saw you, it was the night you left to go to your FOB. We gave each other a big bair hug, and I told you, "to be safe." You told me the same. There is not a day goes bye that I don't think of you. At FT. Dix the room we shared, watched movie togather late into the night, and most off all getting to know a great American, you made me a better person and soldier, God bless you and your family RIP. SSG. Pond Ret. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:35:52 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c58461 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/federico-g-borjas/#c58461 I met Rico several years back at a training class. We instantly became friends and continued to keep in contact. I stayed with Rico during training classes in San Diego, and he and Yvette stayed at my house on a few occasions while they visited the LA area. I last saw Rico in June of 2008 when he was in the San Diego PD Honor Guard at a fallen officer benefit motorcycle ride. At that time, Rico told me he was going to be deployed over seas. That was the last time I saw him. A few days ago, while having a random conversation with a San Diego police officer, I learned of Rico's passing. I wish I could have been there to honor Rico and his family at the funeral. Rico was a true brother and a fine American. He will forever be in my heart and on my mind. RIP Brother~ Detective Eric Johnston El Monte Police Department Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:42:00 -0700