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Family, friends and local military veterans salute during the burial of Army Spc. Vilmar Galarza ...

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Gregoria Galarza, mother of Vilmar Galarza Hernandez cries before his casket is lowered at Garden ...

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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Randal Dragon hands a folded flag to the parents of Vilmar ...

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Vilmar Galarza Hernandez is carried out of the hearse before burial.

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U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Rebecca Doucette plays "Taps" on the bugle.

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U.S. Army personnel fold a flag above Vilmar Galarza Hernandez's casket.

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Vilmar Galarza Hernandez's widow Margarita is consoled by a family member.

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Brig. Gen. Dragon consoles Vilmar Galarza Hernandez's brother Marvin during the service.

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Brig. Gen. Dragon reads off medals awarded to Vilmar Galarza Hernandez for his service.

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Vilmar Galarza Hernandez's father Pedro receives a hug from a family member following the service.

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Marvin Galarza cries during the funeral service.

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Family and friends walk to the burial service for Vilmar Galarza Hernandez.

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Robert Padilla of Patriot Guard Riders helps post flags around the cemetery.

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A local artists' rendition of Vilmar Galarza Hernandez and his wife, Margarita Contreras.

Comments

Outstanding tribute to a fallen brother-in-arms. Thanks. -CW3 Vincent Esponilla

Aunque no hayamos tenido la oportunidad de conocerlo, su trágica muerte nos afecta. Apreciamos profundamente su sacrificio en sirviendo a su patria.

The burdens of war are not borne equally. Thank you, Nic, for helping our community to see the supreme sacrifice made by this East Salinas family.

A debt is owed to the family of Vilmar Galarza Hernandez, a debt that cannot be repaid. May your photos and other expressions of sympathy in their home county, and beyond, provide even a small measure of comfort to Vilmar's family and friends.

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