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Simpson, Illinois
When he talked to his mom from Iraq, Brian Romines tried to hide his nervousness. But on Mother's Day, he conceded there was a lot of activity going on and that "he was kind of worried," Melinda Astin said. Romines, 20, of Simpson, Ill., was killed June 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an explosive detonated near his vehicle. The National Guardsman was based in Milan, Ill. Romines, described as a likable, all-American kid, signed up for the National Guard after his 18th birthday and went to boot camp after his 2003 graduation from high school. "You're proud of him on one hand, on the other hand, you're thinking, `You're killing me, I can't take this,'" Astin said. He had volunteered to be a gunner in Iraq. He kept in close contact with relatives through computer instant messaging and a camera that let them see each other. "He said, `Dad, if something happens over there it was just my time to go,'" Randy Romines said.
I remember you and your team escorting us whenever we rolled out of Abu. Always at convoy briefing. We drove many times. You were a nice person. A personable person. A great soldier. I remember the day. I will never forget you or your team for your sacrifices. Thank you and your family. You are always with me.
Suarez
December 08, 2024 | Brooklyn, NY | Military
Always remember Brian ...speak of him often as a reminder of the cost of Freedom...This morning is one of those mornings July 5, 2020......Pastor Gayle
Gayle Stone
July 05, 2020
So truly loved and so deeply missed, but you gave us a treasure chest of happy memories to recall. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Son! Love, Mom
Melinda Clary
October 26, 2019 | Jonesboro, IL | Mother
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Brian Matthew Romines US Army Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want...
Charlie Gili
October 24, 2019 | Brooklyn, NY
Hard to believe its been 14 years since the casualty officer came to my door and delivered the devastating news. Time had flown by, yet stood still at the same time, which sounds a little crazy. It seem so long when I think of how long its been that Ive hugged you or heard your voice, but at the same time, 14 years has gone by in a flash. I will remember, love and miss you forever and then some! Im glad you were there to greet Pa. No doubt youve been reminiscing since he arrived. I miss...
Melinda Clary
June 06, 2019 | Anna, IL | Mother
Always remembered. Never forgotten.
Joe
June 05, 2019 | NY
Thinking of you.
Joe
March 19, 2018 | NY
Miss You Bro, Miss How You Always Had That Smile On Your Face And How You Could Make Any Of Us Smile
shawn cannamore
June 06, 2014 | Carbondale, IL
Happy Veterans' Day, Son! If only I could thank you in person for your service and sacrifice. I miss you and love you so very much!
Mom
November 11, 2013