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Joseph A. Blanco

    
Monday, April 17 2006 @ 01:52 AM EDT
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Individuals USwww.pe.com -- The joyful laugh of Joseph Anthony Blanco could often be heard throughout his Banning home.
That laugher is what his father, Jose Blanco, says he will miss the most.

Cpl. Joseph Anthony Blanco, 25, of Bloomington, was killed in a firefight in Taji, Iraq, along with two other soldiers Tuesday, said Maj. John Clearwater of the Nation Training Center at Fort Irwin.

Cpl. Blanco's stay in the U.S. Army was extended in March, the month he was due to get out after three years of service. He was serving his second tour in Iraq, helping to train the Iraqi army, his father said.

Jose Blanco said his son enlisted to get help paying for school because he wanted to study either art or computers, in case a career in law enforcement didn't work out.

"He would always say that if he could help the community he would do it because he wanted to keep everyone safe and wanted to use his martial arts training to stop criminals instead of having to use a gun," Blanco said.

During both tours, Cpl. Blanco would teach fellow soldiers how to defend themselves using Hap Ki Do, in which he had obtained the rank of black belt.

Jose Blanco said his family, including his wife and three children, are preparing themselves emotionally for the return of Cpl Blanco's body.

"Children are supposed to bury the old and in this case the opposite is happening and that is what has me full of pain," Jose Blanco said.

"I feel bad for the condition in which he died, but we as a family must give each other strength because the worst is yet to come."
He added that the family's 7-year-old neighbor took his son's death hard as well. The younger Blanco always made time to play cars with the neighbor in the back yard.

"My son had the soul of a child, he was always so happy and full of life," Jose Blanco said.
 
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Joseph A. Blanco
Authored by: anonymous on Monday, April 17 2006 @ 04:24 AM EDT
Joseph,
I would like to say thank you to you and the two other soldiers who were killed in that Bradley for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Ready And Forward"(10th Cav Motto)
Joseph A. Blanco
Authored by: anonymous on Tuesday, April 18 2006 @ 03:25 AM EDT
CPL Blanco,
I am sad to say we never had the opprotunity to formally meet. You are a dear friend to my brother in law. I can not remember the last story he told which did not somehow involve you. He spoke highly of your soldiering and friendship.
Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication. You are truly missed. I salute you.

See you on the High-Ground, Buddy!

SCOUTS OUT
Joseph A. Blanco
Authored by: anonymous on Wednesday, April 19 2006 @ 10:20 PM EDT
i will miss you brother... we were suppose to hang out in vegas when you came back but it looks like fate has stolen that from us.. i will never forget you when i first met you in iraq. from there, i knew we would be good friends. i will never forget all the times in tx together. i will never forget you and yer brother in law in vegas that time you guys stayed at mgm. all the pictures i have of all the good times makes me proud and glad knowin who u were. thanks bro and i love u bro. For good ol times.. VL foreva! you will be missed.. -Torres

Ps. regards to your family.. my love and respect is always here.. contact (onecavstud@yahoo.com)
  • Joseph A. Blanco - Authored by: anonymous on Thursday, April 20 2006 @ 03:34 PM EDT
Joseph A. Blanco
Authored by: anonymous on Sunday, May 07 2006 @ 07:40 AM EDT
Im gonna miss you bro. Ill never forget the good times we spent together. You always had my back and there never was a time you ever let me down.You tought me so much about Hap ki do, partying and what a true friend is. I know you are watching over me and the rest of the guys. Thank you for your sacrifice and everything you ever tought me.

P.S. Rondo Tonight get it ready!
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