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Fallen soldier's son '100 percent' like his father

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On Saturday, I spent a few hours with the family of fallen soldier Justin Garcia as they celebrated his son’s first birthday. Relatives said Vincent Justin Garcia, or, little Vinny, as the family calls him, has many of his father’s mannerisms. I shot some photos and video at the party so you can check it out for yourself.

Fallen soldier’s son has his first birthday party

This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 at 11:38 am by Amy Padnani.
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