Miguel Carrasquillo Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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River Grove, Illinois

Miguel Carrasquillo saw a lot of things growing up in a rough neighborhood of Chicago. He turned them into music. "He has books and books of lyrics going back to when he was 13," said his sister, Angela Martinez. "We struggled through childhood and he wrote about it." His rap moniker was Proliphic, a play on the word prolific. "Look up what prolific means," his sister said. "That's what he was to me." Carrasquillo, 25, of River Grove, Ill., died Aug. 9 in Baghdad when a bomb detonated near his vehicle. He was based at Fort Stewart. After his mother died, Carrasquillo took care of his younger sister and brother, always insisting that they go to school, said his sister, a sophomore at Columbia College. "He was our Mom and our Dad," she said. Carrasquillo dropped out of high school in his junior year and later received a GED. Then he made his move. "He decided to join the Army," Martinez said. "He really turned his life around. He wanted to make a living for his family and be a hero to all of us." He planned to marry his girlfriend, 20-year-old Nicole Rosa, next August.

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Hey Miguel!!! hey big brother, every year on your birthday 6/23 I remember you and I say a prayer. I will never forget that you were such a great brother and protected me from all those bullies. I am so grateful for having you in my life. That morning when I saw your picture on the TV it broke me. I hope your siblings are doing well and I would like to see them one day. love and miss you big brother. Maria Andujar aka cintron

Maria Andujar

March 05, 2022 | Wichita, KS | Family

Valenda Newell

January 29, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN

I take time today to honor Miguel. 11 years after his death. I walked away from the vehicle we were in and only God knows why me instead of Miguel. Every year I remember him in a special way though I have never reached out to his family. I just could not find it in myself to do that. His memory will never die with me. I will hold up a glass tonight and toast Miguel, remember his character, honor his memory.

Phillip Parker

August 09, 2016 | Prattville, AL

So I am up right @ 4:24 am now thinking about you. God was so good to me when he gave me you. I stand amazed on how selfless and strong you were. I remember always trying to work so hard at everything just to make you proud. My favorite part was hearing you rejoice at all my accomplishments. Truth is I miss doing life without you....but I know you are rejoicing with the Lord with all my accomplishments. I'm so proud of you very proud of you. It's so in your character to have laid your life...

Angela Martinez

February 08, 2014 | Chicago

And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.”(Isa 65:19) Wonderful promise and heartfelt prayers go out for all the families and friends.

January 29, 2014 | GA

I will never forget!! I miss you so much!! Life is still hard without you!! I love you!! FOREVER!!

Nicole Rosa

August 10, 2013 | Chicago, IL

Let us not forget the price for his sacrifice.

Angela Martinez

August 09, 2013 | Chicago

To the family and friends of Spc. Miguel Carrasquillo:
Always remembering Miguel. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

August 09, 2013 | Carson City, NV

Still loved, honored and respected for the person that he was, as well as a soldier.

June 30, 2012 | Carver, MA

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