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

Inscription. “In his heart a man plans his course, But the Lord determines his steps”
Proverbs 16:19

Corporal Tony “T.J.” Gonzales
Born April 6, 1988
K.I.A. December 28, 2008
Loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Fiancè, 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. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. Memorial 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Main Street, Newman CA 95360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 500 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); West Side Theatre (about 600 feet away); St. George Hotel (about 700 feet away); West Side Santitarium (about 700 feet away); The West Side Index (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

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 95 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.