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Gerald Hawkins
October 29, 2025
A great leader and friend!
Gerald Hawkins
October 29, 2019
He will be missed
Laura Putnam
November 17, 2015
May God grant strength and peace to Wendy and their children. My prayers are with you.
First Sergeant Gerald Hawkins
November 15, 2015
Sorry for all of our loss.csm was a great friend and soldier. May God bless your family.
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Michael Tilson
November 6, 2015
CSM Rodriguez it was an honor to serve with you at thw 478. May the Lord bless your family and wrap them in his loving arms.
November 6, 2015
CSM, My Friend, Mentor, and Inspiation. Aloha Nui for all you have done for our country.
Respectfully, (RET) SFC Jose Chun
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Lisa Kubiak
November 5, 2015
May the Lord in His kidness give comfort to Wendy, Celino, Cela, Nick, Paul and Victoria. We love you all, Lisa and Bob
SSG Guesman
November 5, 2015
Thank you for helping our family in time of need CSM! Carry on Soldier!
Jon Upton
November 4, 2015
What a great mentor and friend.
Kathleen Chapman
November 4, 2015
Prayers for your family. You will truly be missed CSM Rodriguez
Matthew Kremer
November 4, 2015
It was an honor to serve with such a great NCO and friend. May the Lord give comfort to the Rodriguez family.
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