Procession held for Riverside Marine killed on responsibility in New Mexico – NBC Los Angeles
The physique of a Riverside Marine who was killed final month whereas on responsibility in New Mexico was returned to California on Monday.
A procession was held to honor the lifetime of 22-year-old Cpl. Albert Aguilera, 22. The somber remembrance started at Ontario Worldwide Airport and tons of of individuals lined the route for one remaining salute.
Aguilera, together with two others, was in a automobile accident whereas supporting Joint Job Power Southern Border operations on April 15 in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The automobile the trio was touring in dropped right into a 10-foot ditch and rolled over alongside a slender freeway, killing Aguilera and one other Marine.
“He’s courageous for going actually, as a result of they advised us he volunteered,” mentioned Priyanka Fonseca, the person’s cousin. “I’m actually pleased with him and I hope he is aware of it as a result of I maintain him so near my coronary heart. Eternally and at all times.”
Aguilera enlisted in March of 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in Could of 2024. He was stationed in Camp Pendleton.
His household held a personal ceremony in Menifee. They haven’t introduced the place the Marine can be buried.
