Francis Garza Gonzalez remembers Rudy as the big brother who looked out for her and Chewy, wanted to make his family proud, and hoped to attend college.

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They were celebrating going home.

The late Jesse Mendez recalls the farewell gathering where Rudy came to say goodbye, their hopes of meeting again at Camp Pendleton & the happiness of Marines preparing to return home. Recorded August 21, 2024.

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