Manuel A. Ceniceros, 23

Marines, Lance Corporal

Based: Camp Pendleton

Regimental Combat Team 1 Headquarters Company, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: June 26, 2004

Anbar province, Iraq

Married

Gender: Male

Hometown: Santa Ana

High School: Valley High (Santa Ana)

Burial: Santa Ana Cemetery, Santa Ana

An only child, Ceniceros lost his father when he was in high school. For him, joining the Marine Corps was the beginning of a love affair with his second family.

Justin T. Hunt, 07/06/2004

Patrick R. McCaffrey Sr., 06/22/2004

18 memories of Manuel A. Ceniceros

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These men and women didn't die for granted. If you believe that they did then all men and women who have died in war for our country have died in vain, from the independence of England to present. There is a reason; the reason is freedom whether for us or another country or whether it will benefit our country in the long run. For freedom there is a price and their blood has paid the price. The United States has to be the police of the world and lead the way. If the United States ignores the crises’ of the world then all freedom would be at stake. I believe in their mission and I support the men and women of our military. I didn't know you Manuel, but rest in peace brother.

” — RL of Santa Ana, November 22, 2008 at 6:22 p.m.

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May I first start off by expressing my condolences to you and your family on Lance Corporal Manuel Ceniceros. I am deeply saddend by your loss. Even though I never met your loved one, I have a great admiration for what he was there to accomplish and for his great sacrifice. On behalf of Calvary Chapel Santa Fe Springs and myself we would like to extend a personal invite to our "Day to Honor"community festival where we come together as a community in the city of Santa Fe Springs and honor our Fallen Hero and their families. This community event would take place May 29th,2011. I will continue to ask the Lord to strengthen you and your family daily as you go through this difficult time.

” — sabrina, March 25, 2011 at 4:37 p.m.

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Its going on 7 years that I lost my husband Manny i still have my bad days where "I wish you were here Manny...why did you leave me to do this alone" crosses my mind...but i know he didn't choose this...it was just part of the job of securing our freedom and as long as we don't forget them they didn't die in vain.Yes, he was quiet and kept to himself...but with me he was so loud fun and very loving...he made me make a few promises before he died and I have accomplished almost all of them expect one...finishing nursing school....Manny if you can hear me..I know its been so long and I took a break from school...but now I only have 5 more classes and I can apply to a nursing program...I hope you can see that even though its hard I still keep trying...I will Always love you and miss you...and to all the people that left such sweet messages..Thank you..it means so much when i Google his name and i see how although its been so many years...people haven't forgot about him and have kept us in their prayers.

” — Elizabeth Ceniceros, April 18, 2011 at 9:58 a.m.

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