Douglas loses second soldier to war in Iraq

By Bruce Whetten
The Daily Dispatch
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 3:06 PM MDT


A second Douglas solider has died in the Operation Iraqi Freedom.


Family members have confirmed U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ernesto Guadalupe Cimarrusti was killed Monday in Baghdad by a suicide bomber. Details about his death are unclear at press time.

Cimarrusti, a 2000 DHS graduate, was serving his third tour in Iraq. He has been in the Army seven years and was stationed in Fort Stewart, GA.

Born July 26, 1982, Cimarrusti is survived by his wife Illiana (Perez) Cimmarusti, his daughter, Vivianaiy, his parents whose names were not available but reside in Cananea, Son. plus several other brothers and sisters who remain in Douglas.

Family members say Cimarrusti will be buried in Cananea.

U.S. Army Specialist Victor Campoy, who was killed in Oct. 2003, was Douglas’ first casualty of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Look for updates in The Daily Dispatch as more details become available.

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Comments

    mayraaavalenzuelaa wrote on Jul 19, 2009 10:21 PM:

    " IMISSYOUU SOO MUCHH TIOO :'(
    your gone but neveer forgottenn.! all my praayers aare for youu.! tee'amouuuuu!<333 "

    eduardo gonzaleZ wrote on May 26, 2008 7:53 PM:

    " We gotta now let my uncle[Ernesto Cimarrusti]rest in peace.♥We love you tio.♥♥♥ "

    Jocelyn Lugo wrote on Apr 10, 2008 6:31 PM:

    " MAY ERNESTO REST IN PEACE!I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AS A FRIEND ALSO MY FAMILY.WE MISS YOU ERNESTO.LOVE JOCELYN LUGO! "

    Douglas... wrote on Mar 18, 2008 11:27 PM:

    " May the Douglas Community be thankful to Ernesto for putting his life on the line for our FREEDOM! Making sure that we slept safely at night and that we preserved our freedom was very important to this Gentleman as he went back to serve three times. Ernesto and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. I salute you Ernesto for your braveness and courage to protect America and making it safer as we realize that….

    FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
    "

    Mendoza wrote on Mar 17, 2008 2:33 PM:

    " Ernesto gave his life for what he believed in and will always be remembered as a hero in the eyes of those of us who had the honor of knowing him.
    May The Lord Grant Peace to his wife and daughter. Our Prayers are with them. "

    cv wrote on Mar 17, 2008 2:15 PM:

    " your mission is now complete - rest easy and know that we will pick it up from here. your honor, your dedication, your service will never be forgotten.

    to gabi - my heart goes out to you and your family - you will forever be in my prayers. "

    nydia valenzuela wrote on Mar 15, 2008 2:55 PM:

    " May god bless you tio!...We will miss you so much, but your in a better place now. If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane. I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again!...I love you and u will be missed so much by all the family! We love you!!! Our prayers will be with you. May you rest in peace tio. "

    Debra wrote on Mar 14, 2008 8:07 PM:

    " May God bring your families comfort, love, and strength during this difficult time. Our prayers will be with you. "

    JT wrote on Mar 14, 2008 4:20 AM:

    " My prayers go out to this young man's family. He did something that most would never do...pay the ultimate price for the freedom and security of our great country. Never forget him and honor his gallant service. Rest in peace now, you did your tour in hell. "Garry Owen"
    "

    RE8188 wrote on Mar 13, 2008 9:58 PM:

    " God Bless this Soldier, he will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service! "

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