Los Angeles, California
Growing up, Geoffrey Perez had a lot of dreams. One of them was seeing his name in lights. "He wanted to make movies and be like Jean-Claude Van Damme," said his mother, Blanca Riaheta de Perez. Another was becoming a soldier. The 24-year-old from Los Angeles died Aug. 15 of injuries suffered in action in Iraq''s Anbar province. He was based at Camp Pendleton, Calif. "He was so proud of the military. He was always singing the Marine Corps hymn," said his sister Lidia. She described her brother as a "party person," the kind of guy who could walk into a quiet room and instantly make it fun. "He left a lot of broken hearts," she said. Before he left, his sister gave Perez some advice: "Be careful. Keep your eyes open and watch your back." "I''ll be back," he promised. "But he''s not," Lidia Perez said. In addition to his parents, Geoffrey Perez is survived by a 19-month-old son, Jonathan Jesus Perez.
I have yet to go, but for anyone interested in visiting the Middle East Conflicts Wall, Perez is etched on the wall; Panel 1 Row 30.
Middle East Conflicts Wall
200 Riverfront Drive
Marselles, IL
Fadul
June 10, 2021 | Served In Military Together
Remembered By
Gay Franco
August 21, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA
Never forgotten. Forever grateful for your service, your sacrifice. Thankful for knowing you as a student and remembering that great smile and the patient way you taught science to the younger kids. Remembering how proud you were to have your little sisters enroll in the "Village" and how you checked with me almost daily to make sure their space was still there. You are the hero I remember on each Memorial Day.
Joan Stine
May 29, 2017 | Los Angeles, CA | Teacher
HEROES LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
Pam Dustin
June 30, 2016 | Bakersfield, CA
Dear lidia. My name is Andrew stefanidis I served with your brother from boot camp through soi and even deployed with him.. He was a brother to me we are even standing next to each other in our boot camp platoon photo.. I've been carrying a deep pain for the past 11 years .. I know that your pain is far worse then mine and I'm very sorry for our loss. I am also very sorry it took so long to reach out to you . please know that I have carried geoffery within my heart and I have not forgotten...
andrew stefanidis
May 31, 2016 | Fontana, CA
Thinking of you on this Memorial Day.
Always remember that~~HEROES LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER, NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN.
Mike and Pam Dusitn
May 24, 2015 | Bakersfiled, CA
Geoff, it's been 8years now and I can still remember you like if it was yesterday. We love you and miss you soooooo much, but I know you are in a better place. Until we meet again.
Aide Franco-Avalos
August 16, 2012 | Albuquerque, NM
To the family and friends of Pfc. Geoffrey Perez:
Please accept my remembrance of Geoffrey on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 15, 2011 | Carson City, NV
PFC. Geoffrey Perez
Memorial day is Monday cousin. And not only do I remember you that day but every day. I miss and love you
Vanessa Atilano
May 27, 2011 | Los Angeles, CA
