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Federico's plans to return to Watsonville and marry were never realized.

Federico Alaniz Jr. was the oldest of the six children of Federico and Juanita Alaniz. Born in Mercedes, Texas, on March 11, 1948, Federico Jr. spent his first seven years…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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Sergeant Axton was the boss "from the back of the pilot's head to rear of the bird."

Edwin Everette Axton was born on April 13, 1948. The location of his birth and the names of his parents have not been found. Edwin had a sister, Gail; however,…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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Sergeant Inguillo gave new meaning to the term Shake-and-Bake.

John Deogracias Inguillo, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Deogracias Inguillo, was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 10, 1947. His brothers Carlos and Stephen and sisters Dora, Dorothy,…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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"A mothers heart cannot be still" began a poem to Steven by his mother before his death.

Steven Wayne Herring was born in Watsonville, California on August 5, 1948, to Ruth and Cecil Herring. Along with sisters, Gail and Joyce, he attended local…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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"A horrible day, I was there that day," wrote Rick Lose, describing Phinn's death.

William Mark Phinn was born to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Phinn on June 25, 1948. Information regarding his early life, education or arrival in Santa Cruz County is…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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In 2007 Ray was still remembered by his Brownwood buddy, Alan Hawkins, who continues to tend his grave.

Raymond Rodriguez Delgado was born on December 28, 1949, to Nicolas and Inez Rodriguez in Brown County, Texas. The names of Raymond's siblings…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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Robert remained close to his brother John in death as well as in life.

Robert Douglas Christiansen was born in Santa Cruz, California, on May 3, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Christiansen. He was raised in the family home on Pine Flat Road in…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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A soldier survived the jungles of Vietnam only to be brought down on the streets of Roy.

William LeRoy Carter was born on July 10, 1949, in Bakersfield, California, to William and Dulcie Carter. The Carter family also consisted of sons Ronald,…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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Alfred Alan Gates was born in San Jose, California, on September 26, 1948, to Alfred and Jean Gates. His siblings included brothers Bill, Tim, and Gary and sisters Paula and Alana. The date that the Gates family moved to Santa Cruz County is not…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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A ride home to the air base turned into disaster.

Robert L. Dinapoli was born in New York to Mr. and Mrs. Sal Dinapoli on June 19, 1947. At an early age Robert, along with his parents, his brother Ted and his sister Sally Ann, moved to San Jose,…

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Source: Remembering our own: the Santa Cruz County military roll of honor 1861-2010. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2010.
Type: OBIT

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