Brian A. Botello Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Alta, Iowa

Brian A. Botello''s aunt was watching television coverage of a homecoming ceremony for a Marine Reserve unit when she got the call that her nephew had died in Iraq. "It was hard to see all those happy families," said Gaynell Martinez. "There will be no happy homecoming for Brian." Botello, 19, of Alta, Iowa, was killed April 29 by a roadside bomb in Baghdad. He was a 2005 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Carson. "He was a fun guy," said Lance Anderson, Botello''s friend. He described him as a real character, the kind of guy everybody liked, who was funny and outgoing. "He didn''t care what anybody else thought. He always had funny haircuts _ mohawk, bald, long hair." The Rev. Doug Corlew, senior pastor at Summit Evangelical Free Church in Alta, where Botello worshipped, said the young soldier will be greatly missed. "We are very proud of Brian for his brave service to our country and his sincere desire to make his life count in the protection of our freedoms," Corlew said. He also is survived by his mother, Karen Brophey.

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We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to Wreaths Across America in the name of Brian A. Botello US Army Private 1st Class.

We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. ...

Charlie Gili

December 13, 2022

On facebook there is a veterans memorial site called Iowa Thunder Ride, Our mission statement is to insure the families that the sacrifice and service of their sons and daughters is never forgotten. Part of that mission is a profile of Iowa veterans on the calender date they passed. Yesterday was Brians day to be remembered as is every day. The response, likes, shares and views to his profile speaks of the family and friends who do remember him. As admin for the site and founder of the...

April 30, 2015

Miss you everyday that goes by brother

mccrea

January 07, 2014

Good morning. While I did not know Pfc. Botello, he and my son, Spc. Michael Balsley were in the same Unit. My Prayers will be for those who lost thier lives while in the 3/61 Cavalry today.
Jim Balsley

May 06, 2013

To the family of fc. Brian kA. Botello:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 26 May 2013. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with...

Leila Campbell

May 03, 2013 | Fort Snelling, MN

I miss ya buddy

Scott McCrea

March 22, 2013 | Copperas Cove, TX

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at...

Lynne Neibert

March 21, 2013 | Mechanicsburg, PA

Good afternoon. My thoughts and Prayers are with the Family of Brian today.

Jim Balsley

April 30, 2012 | Granger, IA

To the family and friends of Pfc. Brian A. Botello:
Always remembering Brian. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

April 29, 2012 | Carson City, NV

Pfc. Brian A. Botello

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