March 31, 2011: Remembering SPC Rudy Acosta

I would just like to start by saying this was by far one of the coolest things I have ever had the honor of being a part of. Rudy Acosta was a graduate of my school (class of 2009) and over the past 13 years our paths have crossed in several different ways. Whether it was seeing him at school as one of the 'big kids' on campus, or when my best friend had dated him, to working on lines in drama class. He was an amazing man of God and a true American hero. Though theres sadness in today's events of the final goodbye...knowing he's in heaven, away from sickness, danger and everything else of this earth is really comforting. Along with seeing the whole town of Santa Clarita come out to support his family. For those of you who don't know what happened today, it started at Santa Clarita Baptist Church/ Santa Clarita Christian School, where there was a memorial. After the memorial, a procession of multiple cars of the family and friends of Rudy along with veteran motorcyle riders, and police escorts drove through the town to a few of the places that were significant in Rudy's life, such as the hospital he was born at, where he went to preschool, and places he hung out, which ultimately ended at the Eternal Valley Cemetary. The route which the procession drove was blocked off by law enforcement, and the streets were lined with hundreds, if not thousands of Santa Clarita residents holding flags and signs watching the line of cars go by. It was a site to see both from being in the line of cars and seeing all the people lining the streets, but also from news helicopters showing the long line of cars and hearing about it from the people who stood out on the streets to pay respects and honor the hometown hero. If I can find a link to a video from the news of the procession I will try and post it here. Thank you for your time and God Bless America.
Keep all the troops in your prayers...

http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/funeral-held-for-army-spc-rudy-acosta-2...

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[Operator11B]

Didn't know SPC Acosta personaly, but wish I could have been at the service to support a fellow service member and his family.

[TwoPointProductions]

@Operator11B He really was a great guy. Thank God for service people like you guys for defending our freedom. :)

[TwoPointProductions]

@TwoPointProductions service men *and women.

[darkblueyoshi1138]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

SCV you have made me smile. You have honored the family and touched them. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. -a close friend of Rudy

[TwoPointProductions]

@darkblueyoshi1138 mixmastterr stabbee? is that youu? praying for you. you john ali julia and everyone else have been such an inspiration to me lately. <3

[spcbaldwin84]

I had the honor of serving with Spc Acosta. He was a excellent soldier and a great friend. And everyone in Killer Troop 4th Squadron 2nd Stryker Calvery Regiment Are honored to call Spc. Acosta are brother in arms.

[timuracosta]

Thank you for this video.

My family and I were very moved by the support the Santa Clarita community has shown. Seeing all the people along the way brought tears to our eyes. Rudy would have been proud of his town.

It's never easy to loose a loved one, but knowing that he served for such a great country helps ease the pain.

[darkblueyoshi1138]

@spcbaldwin84 I'm so thankful to have people like you to serve our country. Thank you. I'll be enlisting soon and proudly stand beside you in spirit or literally if we cross paths.

[darkblueyoshi1138]

@Operator11B Thank you for serving. I have so much respect for you and all other men and women in the service.

[Nitallica]

A very moving video tribute to a brave young man. My condolences to all of Rudy's loved ones.

[darkblueyoshi1138]

@TwoPointProductions Yes... It is I, the mixmasstterr of the Stabe. Thanks so much. Rudy and the people of SCV have been my inspiration. =)

[darkblueyoshi1138]

@TwoPointProductions Yes... It is I, the mixmasstterr of the Stabe. Thanks so much. Rudy and the people of SCV have been my inspiration. =)