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 SSG Carlos A. Benitez
Fallen Hero Soldier's Memorial Tribute
On Oct. 14, 2010 three soldiers were killed after being attacked
by insurgents in Afghanistan. With a wife and two children
living in Colorado and a mother with two siblings living in
Dallas, the arrangements for Bronze Star Medalist SSG Carlos Benitez's return
were chaotic.
However, with the assistance of several members of the
Patriot Guard Riders, we were able to compile a memorial
tribute for this brave warrior's family.
This video
captures the highlights of his journey from the DFW
International Airport to the funeral home arrival, church
funeral services and the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery
for a military funeral.
Video is no longer available.
Information and video by Jerry Castillo /
USFallen.org
The funeral service of SSG Benitez was by all accounts the
largest crowd (estimated 1500 people) ever to participate in
a funeral service according to the cemetery superintendent.
The music at the end of the video is a classic Spanish
song played at funerals titled Te Vas Angel Mio, (You go my
angel), which was selected especially for SSG Benitez's
mother.
SSG Carlos Benitez Combat and Service Medals
He received a Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart, Army Good
Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan
Campain Medal with Bronze Service Star, Iraq Campaign Medal
with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal, Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development
Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, 3 Overseas Service Ribbons,
NATO Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Combat Action Badge, Combat
and Special Skill Badge, Basic Markmanship Qual Badge as
Expert, and 4 Overseas Service Bars.
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