Don -- Thank so much for the post! I look forward to hearing from Sgt. Peralta's friends and family.

My name is GySgt Hounshell and Sgt Peralta worked for me when he was stationed on MCRD San Diego, prior to being assigned to 1/3. He was a tremendous Marine and definetly all the stories you hear about what he has done and did is no surprise to me or anyone that knows him. He was truely dedicated to the beliefs we all go out and fight for on a daily basis. Semper Fi Sgt Peralta.

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As best I can tell, Tony Hernandez is working on a theme song for the the Sgt. Peralta documentary. At least that is what can extract from a computerized translation service:

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Can a bilingual reader please provide a better translation. Thank you.

L/Cpl Adam Morrison was also on Sgt. Peralta's fireteam that day and carries shrapnel from the grenade in his body. Because of Rafael Peralta's heroism, selflessness and sacrifice, SGT Adam Morrison is alive and leading Marines in his 3rd combat tour in Iraq.

Semper fi and rest easy, Marine.

God Bless his soul. The Peralta Family will always keep owr greatness reputation, since from our ancestors. I have no relations with Sgt. Peralta , but he is of the same decendance I am and although , his death grieves me, not only as one soldier to another, but plainly being the death of someone , happy to know that our name is still strong.

My Greatest Condolances for The Peralta Family of this Brave Soldier,

John M. Peralta

My name is Richard Garay. Ive been in the Marines for about 8 years and some change now. I know im a little late for this but i didnt find out that i had lost a good friend until about a week ago... for whoever is still reading about Sgt. Rafael Peralta this message is for you. I knew Sgt. Peralta in bootcamp way back in the year 2000. We were young men with big plans for our future. Family was number #1 on our list and this is why Sgt. Peralta was still special to me before he gave the ultimate sacrifice. I spent lots of time with Sgt. Peralta during bootcamp, talking about family, friends, and things we were gonna do when we graduated. We were good friends... He will never be forgotten. Sgt. Peralta... Semper Fi Brother. God bless you and your family always.