Frank J. Gasper, 25

Army, Staff Sergeant

Based: Ft. Carson, Colo.

3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: May 25, 2008

Najaf, Iraq

Married

Gender: Male

Hometown: Merced

High School: Golden Valley High (Merced)

Burial: Merced District Cemetery, Merced

Worried about buddies who never received mail, Gasper gave their names to his mother. A caseworker for the Merced County Health Department, she recruited fellow employees to send them messages and small gifts. A full obituary will follow.

Christopher Gathercole, 05/26/2008

Mary J. Jaenichen, 05/09/2008

One memory of Frank J. Gasper

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I remember my son's dedication and love that he had in serving our country. He sent me several letters and e-mails describing the pride he felt in doing so. He stated " momma, I wouldn't be anywhere else or be doing anything else than where and I am today" this was a statement he made to me from one of his four tours he served in Iraq. He had a passion to "free the oppressed". He also continually asked about his family sometimes naming each one and at the end would say " sorry if I forgot anyone". He will forever be remembered for his bravery, passion and love for others, as well as his country! May you continue to pray for our military and their families. God Bless you and yours.

” — anita, June 19, 2008 at 9:16 p.m.

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