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East County Marine Laid to Rest

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sara Castromata who was killed March 21 in a double murder-suicide in Quantico, Va. was laid to rest today at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch. The 19-year old was an Oakley resident and 2011 Liberty High School graduate; flags were lowered to half mask today in parts of East County.

Here are a few shots  courtesy Nate Anderson  East Bay Freelance Photography.

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3 comments

Julio-Antioch Apr 3, 2013 - 4:35 pm

Thanks to Nate for the pictures. God Bless Sara and her family and friends.

Liberty Parent Apr 4, 2013 - 4:49 pm

My son Jake was a year behind and wasn’t super close friends, yet he remembers Sara as one of those people who was always ready and willing to help everyone. He is certain he would have failed Spanish 2 without Sara’s help. Sara is a rare soul who didn’t waits for people to ask for help and comfort, she sensed when people needed support and gave her all. Sara was simply remarkable.

Sara was a great friend to so many people, and an inspiration to many more. Her willingess to serve our Country further illustrates what a wonderful young woman she was. Her life was entirely too short, but she has left a legacy of caring, respect, and love that will outlive us all..

It doesn’t make it right and it doesn’t make it fair, but I hope and pray that Sara’s family will find comfort in knowing they raised a hero that will be long remembered. Jake is a better person for having known Sara; and for that, our family is forever in the Castromata’s debt.

God Bless Sara and the entire Castromata family.

Oorah!

John Doe Apr 4, 2013 - 5:11 pm

I appreciate the tasteful photos and nothing focused on the family.

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