Newman in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Corporal Tony "T.J." Gonzales
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022
1. Corporal Tony "T.J." Gonzales Marker
Proverbs 16:19
Born April 6, 1988
K.I.A. December 28, 2008
Loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Fiancθ, Grandson and Friend
T.J. grew up with a desire to serve his Country, first in the Army, then in Law Enforcement. He gave his life for his Country in Sadr City, Iraq
When God called him home.
Never Forgotten
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, 2nd Iraq.
Location. 37° 19.02′ N, 121° 1.391′ W. Memorial is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Kern Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The plaque is mounted to a red brick masonry foundation in front of the Newman Police Department. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1200 Main Street, Newman CA 95360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the San Joaquin Valley and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Corporal Ronil Singh (a few steps from this marker); Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Giovannoni Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias (about
this page online
Also see . . . Military Times: Honor the Fallen. "Army Cpl. Tony J. Gonzales Died December 28, 2008 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom 20, of Newman, Calif.; died Dec. 28 in Sadr City, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany," (Submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022
2. Corporal Tony "T.J." Gonzales Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
