https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/ The latest user comments on Rafael Martinez, Jr. en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c189675 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c189675 With a heavy heart I share with you today, i knew Ralph first hand, being his wife for 13 years. I loved him dearly with all my heart. Temptation struck me when i didnt have my husband to hold and love. (No one would understand.) Him and I, we did have a bond and I shared half my life with him. I am happy to say he did a great turn around in serving our contry I am proud of what a great solder he became. He died for our country. I wish he was still alive to enjoy his life with his kids and beautiful wife. I will never regreat my life with Raph we grow apart, but we grew up, matured together. I am happy to have had the opportunity to communicate before his last departure, he expressed how happy he was with his daughter, wife, and new baby boy. He shared family photos and we Ended our conversation as friends and a stepping stone in life of part of growing up. God bless his family may they always feel Ralph's love surrounding YOU he extended his love to everyone who knew him. In he loved with his whole heart. Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:35:08 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c188919 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c188919 Your son (my brother) always had a smile on your face. We were there when he showed up in Badghis and we carried him out. I know I was impacted by his heart. I can't imagine what impact he made before he got in the military. I can't wait to join him hugging God's neck. We miss him and we will see him soon. Love you brother! Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:52:31 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c184916 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c184916 I'm turning twelve this year dad I miss you. I now you'll be waiting in heaven for me. I can't to grow up so I can be a cav scout just like you. Today I did 210 sit ups! I hope your proude dad. Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:30:09 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c184424 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c184424 I met Rafa back in 2008 while working for a cruise ship cleaning Company.He was a great person with a good heart,he was talking about how bad he wanted to serve our country.I didn't see him after again till I found out that he had been accepted to join the army.I was shocked and sad to hear in 2015 that he had lost his life while serving our country.My heart goes out to his family for Rafa's loss and thank you Rafa for giving your life to defend our Nation, he sure will be missed. . Eddie G 5/21/16 Sat, 21 May 2016 10:48:25 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c182923 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c182923 I still remember me and dad out side playing in the snow I asked him if we could make a snow man but he said couldn't at that time but he also promised that we could make a snow man together one day. He died before we could though but I know it's not his fault we didn't have time to make a snow man. Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:14:26 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c165934 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c165934 I miss you brother. Mon, 15 Sep 2014 06:11:39 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c161980 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c161980 He was the best dad enyone could ever have. One time in Colorado he promised me he would make a snowman with me. He never got to do it with me. I will always treasure my memory's with him. He never got to come to my 6th birthday. My mom told me that they bot my favorite blanket together. Mom told me that one time they were at home and he yelled "Christine,your hair is everywhere even in my butt crack and he shure was rite about that." From Davina, your beloved daughter. I am 9 years old now. I love you!, we love you! Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:45:44 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c84973 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c84973 No words to express how deeply sad I am to hear of Rafa's passing. I met him in 2004 when we were working for an Asbestos Abatement company. The last time I saw him he had just got back from his first deployment, I was very proud to hear but also not surprise that a good and brave man like Rafael had received the purple heart. Thank you for protecting our country. My heart goes out to all his survivors; wife, children and love ones... May god bless you always and I will see you in heaven my brotha! Love always, Slaten family. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:53:27 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c53559 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c53559 I think about you every day brother. We are going home now, sending some of the boys back to the rear even as we speak. I'll be down to see you soon, and share that reposado you brought over on New Years. We got them for you and B, but it never seemed like we got them enough. I'm still sorry. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:05:03 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c51180 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/rafael-martinez-jr/#c51180 saludos y condolencias desde españa yo soy un soldado español que tuve el gran placer de conocer a rafael en afganistan y convivir con el hasta el ultimo momento alla donde estes un fuerte abrazo amigo Sun, 08 May 2011 11:33:27 -0700