https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/ The latest user comments on Julio Vargas en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c189809 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c189809 To a true hero who I had a pleasure to served in combat with and shared blood and tears. those who remeber Cpl Vargas know that he will be in our minds and hearts, until we meet again my brother. Semper Fi. Ssgt Rivera. Sun, 16 Apr 2017 07:33:42 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c56527 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c56527 I remember growing up with Julio and his brothers, Ulises and Agustin. They were always good little boys. They stayed out of trouble most of the time. I remember the twins called me their "hero" for beating up some little boy that had messed with them. I just laughed at the time. Now I think about it and it makes me smile and cry because now they both turned out to be the heros they thought I was to them. It really hurts to remember them growing up always laughing. . and to know that one of them will no longer be laughing with us. Julio like his twin have always been the happy cheery type of guys. When I found out about Julio it broke my heart, I just couldnt believe and didn't want to believe that one of the twins was no longer with us. All I could think of was those little boys I saw grow up.. and how painful it was to know one was gone and his family left heart broken. Augies twin Julio is now looking down on his loved one's from heaven, smiling cause he knows they're gonna be okay. My prayers go out to you and your family. It's been years since we've seen eachother but it feels as if it was yesterday when we got into trouble together or I got you guys and my brothers out of it:-) Julio, love you buddy and you're in a better place now. You died fighting for US... you'll never be forgotten... you were and will continue to be a role model for many of us. R.I.P Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:38:41 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c56498 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c56498 I worked with Julio when he was back in the states, we were in the same squad when we were doing the work ups for the deployment, Me not being a grunt and being MT didn't like doing the stuff that we were training to do. But Julio was always there with me during those humps up huge hills walking side by side to me tellin me we're almost done (even though we still had miles upon miles to go) but Julio was always there for me when i wasn't feeling right. always kept me motivated. Before they left i got sent back to my section cause they were cutting numbers for how many marines they could take. and we always talked about being there for eachother and always having our backs. when i found out about Julios death i was devestated. and couldn't believe it. Cpl Julio Vargas will always be talked about to my Marines and letting them know that he was the fine definition of a United States Marine. Semper Fidelis. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:01:42 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c53277 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c53277 You were my cousin and the best man ive ever had the pleasure of knowing i keep your picture in the front of my binder always i love and miss you im glad to be LDS because the principals we teach r what helped me the most Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:41:48 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c52467 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c52467 he was a good friend and his wife too Mon, 30 May 2011 09:49:35 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c42341 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c42341 As a fellow hometown hero....words cannot explain the mixed emotions that have occured. I am a fellow Marine born and rasised in Sylmar and veteran in the Iraq war. You will be missed and GOD bless your family. For every loss LORD knows that 4 or more are affected. Sat, 04 Dec 2010 01:12:01 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c41781 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c41781 I have always been aware of the countless number of persons who have given there lives for our country,i didnt know this solider but i feel like i didnt need to,for he was a person who shared this world with others.people forget,but i dont.i pray for the families of the soliders,and i hope that their lives prosper and that the memories,make them smile.it will be the little things that made these persons special,and for me,i say 'thank you'for guarding my life ,that is so important to me. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:32:26 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c35929 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c35929 That's crazy seems like yesterday we were all kids in the apartment I still can't believe it..but ur in a better place away from this wicked world...your gods son and he will always keep you.. miss you forever your childhood friend porshe Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:31:33 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c35087 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c35087 When I think of Julio, I see in my mind the little boy who was a member of the San Fernando Ward's Cub Scout troop. Troop 300. Julio was a sweet boy; bright, kind, eager to learn, and someone who truly had the light of of christ embeded in his whole being. I am a Medic in C-Co 214th AVN Regt. I grew up with Julio, I am much older than he, but it is easy for me to say that he taught me more than any man,about being a christian, a son, a good person, than anyone I have ever met in the service. I will miss you bud. I know where you are is a great place, and I hope to one day be worthy enough to be there too. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:42:07 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c34982 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/julio-vargas/#c34982 I did not had the chance to get to know you much, my heart was deeply sad to hear that sad news, I will always remember you as you walked down the hall of the church on Sundays with the white brightess shirt!.My heart goes to your loving wife, your sweet mother and father. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love. Hna.Rull Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:53:16 -0700