An unknown Marine walked purposefully toward his vehicle. Suddenly, sharply, the dull roar and beat of jets and helicopters are drowned out by the crack of a rifle salute.
The lone Marine immediately stopped, turned toward the shots and rendered a salute for the remaining volleys, knowing a brother in arms, a fellow Marine, had lost his life and was being remembered.
Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, along with family and friends, memorialized Lance Cpl. David L. Abeyta, administrative clerk, Group Personnel Administrative Center, MAG 11, 3rd MAW, June 9 at MCAS Miramar's Airmen Memorial Chapel. Abeyta was killed May 20 in a car accident in Green River, Utah, while traveling home on leave.
Born Aug. 16, 1985 in Delta, Colo., Abeyta spent his first 18 years there until joining the Marine Corps March 21, 2003. He reported for duty with Group Personnel Administrative Center, MAG-11, Jan. 15, 2004.
Abeyta deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, from Feb. 23, 2004 to Sept. 11, 2004.
At the memorial, Lt. Col. Philippe D. Rogers, commanding officer, Headquarters Squadron, MAG-11, remarked that upon his visit to Abeyta's hometown, his family and friends spoke gratefully and respectfully of his service to his country and contributions to the town during his youth.
Time has come, time has gone. It was the value of his presence that made us strong. A person who fought for his country, and fought for our freedom. A Marine. For he made a lifetime of memories at the age of nineteen, wrote Abeyta's uncle, Michael Abeyta, in a poem placed on the back page of the memorial service pamphlet
According to his friends within MAG-11, Abeyta enjoyed playing basketball and was a valuable member of the GPAC softball team.
Private first class Stephanie M. Smith, a friend and fellow Marine with GPAC, eulogized Abeyta, I met David Abeyta in December of 2004. I was pretty shy and self-contained, but the right person can break that shell. I am proud to say that the first crack in my shell was made by David.
I encourage you all to keep a part of him for yourself, Smith said. Above all, remember the things that stood out, the things that connected the two of you on a personal level. Remember what was important to him and make it important to you.
Contributor: Pennsylvania Lady (39530540)
The lone Marine immediately stopped, turned toward the shots and rendered a salute for the remaining volleys, knowing a brother in arms, a fellow Marine, had lost his life and was being remembered.
Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, along with family and friends, memorialized Lance Cpl. David L. Abeyta, administrative clerk, Group Personnel Administrative Center, MAG 11, 3rd MAW, June 9 at MCAS Miramar's Airmen Memorial Chapel. Abeyta was killed May 20 in a car accident in Green River, Utah, while traveling home on leave.
Born Aug. 16, 1985 in Delta, Colo., Abeyta spent his first 18 years there until joining the Marine Corps March 21, 2003. He reported for duty with Group Personnel Administrative Center, MAG-11, Jan. 15, 2004.
Abeyta deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, from Feb. 23, 2004 to Sept. 11, 2004.
At the memorial, Lt. Col. Philippe D. Rogers, commanding officer, Headquarters Squadron, MAG-11, remarked that upon his visit to Abeyta's hometown, his family and friends spoke gratefully and respectfully of his service to his country and contributions to the town during his youth.
Time has come, time has gone. It was the value of his presence that made us strong. A person who fought for his country, and fought for our freedom. A Marine. For he made a lifetime of memories at the age of nineteen, wrote Abeyta's uncle, Michael Abeyta, in a poem placed on the back page of the memorial service pamphlet
According to his friends within MAG-11, Abeyta enjoyed playing basketball and was a valuable member of the GPAC softball team.
Private first class Stephanie M. Smith, a friend and fellow Marine with GPAC, eulogized Abeyta, I met David Abeyta in December of 2004. I was pretty shy and self-contained, but the right person can break that shell. I am proud to say that the first crack in my shell was made by David.
I encourage you all to keep a part of him for yourself, Smith said. Above all, remember the things that stood out, the things that connected the two of you on a personal level. Remember what was important to him and make it important to you.
Contributor: Pennsylvania Lady (39530540)
An unknown Marine walked purposefully toward his vehicle. Suddenly, sharply, the dull roar and beat of jets and helicopters are drowned out by the crack of a rifle salute.
The lone Marine immediately stopped, turned toward the shots and rendered a salute for the remaining volleys, knowing a brother in arms, a fellow Marine, had lost his life and was being remembered.
Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, along with family and friends, memorialized Lance Cpl. David L. Abeyta, administrative clerk, Group Personnel Administrative Center, MAG 11, 3rd MAW, June 9 at MCAS Miramar's Airmen Memorial Chapel. Abeyta was killed May 20 in a car accident in Green River, Utah, while traveling home on leave.
Born Aug. 16, 1985 in Delta, Colo., Abeyta spent his first 18 years there until joining the Marine Corps March 21, 2003. He reported for duty with Group Personnel Administrative Center, MAG-11, Jan. 15, 2004.
Abeyta deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, from Feb. 23, 2004 to Sept. 11, 2004.
At the memorial, Lt. Col. Philippe D. Rogers, commanding officer, Headquarters Squadron, MAG-11, remarked that upon his visit to Abeyta's hometown, his family and friends spoke gratefully and respectfully of his service to his country and contributions to the town during his youth.
Time has come, time has gone. It was the value of his presence that made us strong. A person who fought for his country, and fought for our freedom. A Marine. For he made a lifetime of memories at the age of nineteen, wrote Abeyta's uncle, Michael Abeyta, in a poem placed on the back page of the memorial service pamphlet
According to his friends within MAG-11, Abeyta enjoyed playing basketball and was a valuable member of the GPAC softball team.
Private first class Stephanie M. Smith, a friend and fellow Marine with GPAC, eulogized Abeyta, I met David Abeyta in December of 2004. I was pretty shy and self-contained, but the right person can break that shell. I am proud to say that the first crack in my shell was made by David.
I encourage you all to keep a part of him for yourself, Smith said. Above all, remember the things that stood out, the things that connected the two of you on a personal level. Remember what was important to him and make it important to you.
Contributor: Pennsylvania Lady (39530540)
The lone Marine immediately stopped, turned toward the shots and rendered a salute for the remaining volleys, knowing a brother in arms, a fellow Marine, had lost his life and was being remembered.
Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, along with family and friends, memorialized Lance Cpl. David L. Abeyta, administrative clerk, Group Personnel Administrative Center, MAG 11, 3rd MAW, June 9 at MCAS Miramar's Airmen Memorial Chapel. Abeyta was killed May 20 in a car accident in Green River, Utah, while traveling home on leave.
Born Aug. 16, 1985 in Delta, Colo., Abeyta spent his first 18 years there until joining the Marine Corps March 21, 2003. He reported for duty with Group Personnel Administrative Center, MAG-11, Jan. 15, 2004.
Abeyta deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, from Feb. 23, 2004 to Sept. 11, 2004.
At the memorial, Lt. Col. Philippe D. Rogers, commanding officer, Headquarters Squadron, MAG-11, remarked that upon his visit to Abeyta's hometown, his family and friends spoke gratefully and respectfully of his service to his country and contributions to the town during his youth.
Time has come, time has gone. It was the value of his presence that made us strong. A person who fought for his country, and fought for our freedom. A Marine. For he made a lifetime of memories at the age of nineteen, wrote Abeyta's uncle, Michael Abeyta, in a poem placed on the back page of the memorial service pamphlet
According to his friends within MAG-11, Abeyta enjoyed playing basketball and was a valuable member of the GPAC softball team.
Private first class Stephanie M. Smith, a friend and fellow Marine with GPAC, eulogized Abeyta, I met David Abeyta in December of 2004. I was pretty shy and self-contained, but the right person can break that shell. I am proud to say that the first crack in my shell was made by David.
I encourage you all to keep a part of him for yourself, Smith said. Above all, remember the things that stood out, the things that connected the two of you on a personal level. Remember what was important to him and make it important to you.
Contributor: Pennsylvania Lady (39530540)
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