Nicholas A. Madrazo
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| Age: |
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25 |
| Hometown: |
Bothell, Washington |
| Date of Death: |
9/9/08 |
| Incident Location: |
Parwan province Afghanistan |
| Branch of Military: |
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Marines |
| Rank: |
First Lt |
| Unit: |
Combat Logistics Regiment-37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Unit's Base: |
Okinawa, Japan |
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Those who knew the fallen Marine claim he always had a fascination with soldiering. "He would dress up in camouflage for Halloween and watch all the usual war movies that guys like," Jared said. Neighbor Beth Flansburg had known Madrazo since they were both seven years old. Even then he had a Rambo streak. "I used to have a tree fort, and I wouldn't allow Nic inside because I didn't like him at one point," Flansburg said. "He and his brothers all put on camouflage and started spying on us."The plot was Madrazo's idea. "He was always the one who got those games started," Jared said. "We were definitely all followers of him." Madrazo traded spying on Flansburg for companionship with her by the time the two entered middle school together at Canyon Park Junior High. "He helped me through all my hard girl times," Flansburg said. "He was a great friend and a great listener who would always make me laugh."He always had a smile on his face and wanted to make sure people were happy."
04/06/2011Sherri
Miss you, Nic... you'll never be forgotten.