Name: Marine Cpl. Carlos Arellano Pandura Age: 22 From: Rosemead, Calif. Assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Incident: Marine Cpl. Carlos Arellano Pandura was killed Jan. 20 by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while he was conducting combat operations in Haqlaniyah, Iraq. Also Died:
January
20, 2006
Marine killed in Iraq hoped for future as SWAT officer
Associated Press
ROSEMEAD, Calif. — A 27-year-old Marine who survived two previous tours in Iraq died in Anbar province when a suicide bomber ignited an explosives-filled car, military officials said.
Carlos Arellano of Rosemead was killed on Jan. 20. He had joined the Marines to get training as a SWAT officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, his brother said.
He had planned to study criminal justice when he returned from Iraq in March. His discharge was scheduled for July.
Marco Arellano said his brother was a fearless, outgoing person who showed off pictures of himself mixing with local people in Iraq.
“His favorite times were when children would come out to wave to him,” his brother said.
Carlos Arellano joined the Marines in 2003, a year after graduating from high school. He was wounded in the leg by...
Prayers & Condolences For: Carlos Arellano Pandura BY Anonymous on May 29, 2013
Just wanted you to know that you are being thought of during thiprs 2013 Memorial week. I can promise you one thins. You will NEVER be forgotten. I think you may have known my grandson, Trevor. He and Brandon Dewey were friends and you were together when this happen.You and Brandon are true HEROEs.Pam dustin
Prayers & Condolences For: Carlos Arellano Pandura BY Anonymous on Dec 13, 2012
I love you and will fight for the two of us now...I miss and will forever have you in my heart!
Prayers & Condolences For: Carlos Arellano Pandura BY Anonymous on Aug 26, 2012
i know it's been along time that i have wept for you. i was only a child and lost in my innocence when you were taken away from our sides. when you would come bake from battle, i would wait with my nose stuck on the window when dad told me you were going to visit. i remember you picking me up and spinning me. your loss affected us so much. all the people you knew. you would leave marks in their hearts. there is no way anyone can ever forget you. i know wear the tag you wore 6-7 years ago. brother, i miss you dearly andd i know we will one day meet. carlos,brother, you were a brave and perseverant young man. you will forever live in our hearts. we love you.
Prayers & Condolences For: Carlos Arellano Pandura BY Anonymous on May 30, 2011
i love you carlos you will always be in my hart baby :(
Prayers & Condolences For: Carlos Arellano Pandura BY John on May 09, 2009
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.