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Atanacio Haro Marin Jr |
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Baldwin Park, California |
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June 3, 2003 |
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From The Charlotte Observer: Marin's service in the military was a long-held dream. Marin, 27, known as "Nacho" to his family, joined the National Guard after high school despite his parents' objections. He transferred to the Army when his tour of duty ended and was making the military a career. Marin, from Baldwin Park, Calif., and stationed at Fort Hood, was killed by enemy fire June 3 in Iraq. Family members said Marin called home twice in April and had sent a Mother's Day card that read: "Don't worry, be happy." "He was never unhappy," said his sister-in-law, Aracely Haro Marin. "He would say, `Don't worry about it, there will be better times.' "
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| AP News
Atanasio Haro Marin Jr. joined the National Guard after high school despite his parents' objections. He transferred to the Army and was making the military a career. Marin, from Baldwin Park, Calif., and stationed at Fort Hood, was killed by enemy fire June 3 in Iraq. |
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