Name: Army Cpl. Michael M. Rojas Age: 21 From: Fresno, Calif. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. Incident: Army Cpl. Michael M. Rojas died April 18 in Taji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Also killed was Cpl. Wade J. Oglesby.
Died:
April
18, 2007 Clovis soldier dies in Baghdad
The Associated Press
CLOVIS, Calif. — A former high school football player who was scheduled to return from Iraq over the summer was killed in Baghdad, his family said.
Army Spc. Michael Rojas, 21, died April 17, according to his father David Esquivil. The Department of Defense could not immediately confirm Rojas’ death.
Rojas enlisted after graduating in 2004 from Clovis East High School, where he played football for four years. He deployed to Iraq in June 2006, family members said.
“I got a letter from him recently saying he was in Baghdad, and it was dangerous,” Esquivil said. “He was looking forward to being back home, but was proud to be serving.”
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael M Rojas BY Anonymous on Oct 20, 2008
May the Grace of God, the love of Jesus Christ and the peace of the Holy Spirit be With your family, forever. Thank you for your sacrifice and may God keep you forever and ever. SS
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael M Rojas BY DONNYDO on Apr 25, 2007
Dear Lord hear my prayer.Please embrace with all Your love and mercy the soul of this brave soldier and comfort him with Your Divine Presence.Bless his heart and keep his family in Your Hands, Guard them and comfort them.
Amen.My sincere heartfelt condolences to Michael's family