Services for Joe were held at Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Tacoma, WA on Friday, August 28th 2009.

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A Path to Honor:  Episode 3, Active Duty

Seven Faces Added to Airport's War Memorial (retired link)

1,000 Dead:  Afghanistan War Hits Grim Milestone

Military Retirees Volunteer for Active Duty

Promise to Remember (see 16 March entry)

Chamorro War Hero Inspires U.S. Senator to Call for More Troops in Afghanistan (retired link)

They Came to Honor 1st Sgt Jose Crisostomo

The News Tribune Slide Show of the service (retired link) (retired link)

Flags to Fly at Half Staff Thursday (retired link) (retired link)

The News Tribune:  Jose San Nicolas Crisostomo

GNF:  In remembrance of Sergeant Crisostomo

Guam in state of mourning (retired link) (retired link)

Soldiers' Angels Network

United Kingdom:  ARmy Rumour SErvice

Good Soldiers:  Fallen Heroes - Jose S.N. Crisostomo

Oldest U.S. Soldier, 59, Became Latest Casualty in Afghanistan (retired link)

Congresswoman Bordallo Extends Condolences to Family of Fallen Guam Soldier (retired link)

Fice Music:  Rest in Peace Jose San Nicolas Crisostomo (retired link)

Freedom Remembered:  1st Sgt Jose San Nicolas Crisostomo

Patriot Guard forum:  1SGT Jose S.N. Crisostomo, 59, Inarajan, Guam

CNN:  Soldier, 59, is oldest U.S. service member to die in Afghanistan

Spanaway Man is Army's Oldest Afghanistan Casualty (retired link)

'He was one hell of a guy' (retired link)

Daughter of Fallen Soldier Speaks Out (retired link)
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'Spanaway soldier killed in Afghanistan'

Army 1st Sgt. Jose Crisostomo dies in Afghanistan (retired link)

Bomb kills Guam son:  Former Inarajan resident died Aug. 18 in Afghanistan (retired link)

AP Images:  Jose San Crisostomo (retired link)

South Sound's Chamorro community has strong military connection (retired link)

Emails / Messages ...

"There are no words to express the sadness I feel for your loss.  I am praying for you and your family.  We love you guys."  - Corie Rich and kids

"I saw the announcement from the state in my email and, even though I've never done this before, I sought out and found a way to convey my heart felt condolences and to let you know that even unknown strangers appreciate Jose's sacrifice, as well as feel your pain and loss.  May God bless and care for you and your family."  - Earl Sallade

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