Jonathan I. Falaniko Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Pago Pago, American Samoa

Pvt. Jonathan I. Falaniko had been in the Army for only a few months. His father had served 26 years. Both were assigned to Iraq, and in October they spent two nights together and spoke to other family members by video conferencing. "It was one of the proudest moments for my family. My son was pretty proud of his tour of duty," said Command Sgt. Maj. Ioakimo Falaniko. The elder Falaniko spoke to his wife and two daughters in Germany again by video teleconference to tell them Jonathan died. The 20-year-old Falaniko was killed Oct. 25 when a bomb-laden vehicle blew up near him at a police station in downtown Baghdad. He was based at Fort Riley. Although Falaniko was born in Germany, he claimed his parents' home of American Samoa as his home. He had a tattoo on his arm with the word 'Samoan' his father said. "My son and I talked about the war. He and I understood the danger in our chosen profession," Falaniko said.

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. My Girls, (The Craig Girls) attended Reid Ross Middle School in Fayetteville, NC with Johnny and Nico. I served as a School Volunteer in various capacities; Both Johnny and his Brother, Nico were eager to assist me when I needed a helping hand. Although his career was cut short, I’m sure he poured his heart into it and represented his Family with Honor and Dignity. Rest easy, Johnny. Jacqueline Craig...

Jacqueline, Jessica, Tiffany, and Ashlee Craig

July 08, 2023 | Fayetteville, NC | Classmate

Never forgotten

August 08, 2015 | TX

Hello to the wonderful Falaniko family. I would just like to pay my respects and condolences. And to say Jonathan is still very much thought about. I was in Jonathan's basic training class. Some of us still laugh about the times we had together in basic an ait training. Just wanted to relay my thoughts and let you know he will never be forgotten. My sincerest well blessings.

Robert Ahrens

August 08, 2015 | Dallas, TX

In memory & recogniton of Jonathan. Forever remembered for his service and sacrifice.

January 20, 2013

Tiffany Alford

June 13, 2012 | Fayetteville, NC

Remembered By

george miller

January 21, 2012 | Seattle, WA

To the family and friends of Pvt. Jonathan I. Falaniko:
Please accept my remembrance of Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

October 27, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the Falaniko family,
Rarely a day passes when I do not think of the example of courage and duty that I had the opportunity to witness in both father and son while serving with you in Iraq. God bless and keep each of you always.
-the former SSG Crystal Morse

January 10, 2011 | CA

To the family and friends of Pvt. Jonathan I. Falaniko:
Remembering Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

October 27, 2010 | Carson City, NV

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