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Casualty Info
Home Town Barstow, TX
Last Address Barstow, TX
Casualty Date Apr 12, 1969
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Other Explosive Device
Location Quang Tin (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Barstow Cemetery - Barstow, Texas
Casualty Occurrence: This soldier was killed by a hostile explosive device while attempting to disarm it in Quang Tin Province.
POSTED ON 1.26.2023, POSTED BY: JURY WASHINGTON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALIANT SERVICE SOLDIER. May those who served never be forgotten. Rest in peace SGT. Diaz, I salute your brave soul. My heart goes out to you and your family.
POSTED ON 5.31.2022, POSTED BY: JOHN FABRIS. HONORING YOU. Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever.
POSTED ON 4.12.2019, POSTED BY: JANICE CURRENT. AN AMERICAN HERO. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.
POSTED ON 6.26.2015, STILL MISSING YOU. i remember the day I left to marine corp boot camp dad was still trying to talk me out it I told I have grow up not realizing I was opening up a wound for him and mom losing you 11 yrs prior. Every time I see a Vietnam episode it brings tears to my eyes,I remember seeing you in the coffin would get me sick. I'm glad to have talked to the man who u saved and died because he brought closure to what exactly happen miss u very much.
POSTED ON 2.22.2015, NEVER GOT TO KNOW YOU. I used to listen to my parents talk about you,all they said was you were a young vibrant man. That you were full of life looking forward to the future,but unfortunately you died before you could experience your adulthood. Even though you've gone to heaven, I'm sure you have reached your piece.
POSTED ON 8.5.2013, FAMILIA. Even though i was only a month old when we lost you, I want you to know I Love You Very Much and my mother keeps your memory very much alive.Thank You Tio. RIP. Your niece Jerri Diaz Ornelas.
POSTED ON 11.11.2012, THANKS BIG BROTHER. Even though I was only 6 years old when you died but I do remember how you were my protector.
POSTED ON 4.8.2009, POSTED BY: JOSEPH A. DIAZ. FAMILY. My uncle, my fathers brother, a big wish of mine is to know you, to hear your story. But the story I heard was from the man you gave your life for. At least you died with honor.
19 Apr 2004, Jose "Tex" Diaz was born in Pecos, Texas, and he attended schools in Barstow, Texas. Barstow is right on the Pecos River and Barstow is in Ward County, Texas and the County Line to Reeves County, Texas (Pecos) is the Pecos River. He was active in football, basketball and boxing. He joined the Army from high school. He began his tour in July 1968 in Chu Lai, Vietnam. He was killed by an explosive device while on patrol on April 12, 1969. He is remembered by both Ward County and Reeves County. He is also remembered on the Permian Basin Vietnam Memorial located at Midland International Airport, Midland, Texas. May his sacrifice never be forgotten. From a Permian Basin Vietnam Memorial Representative, Billy M. Brown.
29 Sep 2005, My name is Miguel Urias Gastelo from San Jose, California. I served with Jose "Tex" Renteria Diaz in the same Platoon and we were friends. I was there with him when he was killed on 12 April 1969. I would very much to contact his family or have his family contact me so that I can explain what occurred on that day, if they still want to know, or share other memories of Jose with them. If anyone in his family would like to contact me, please do so on my e-mail csm9gastelo@aol.com. I have waited all these years to talk to his family and I hope that time is here. Thank You. From a friend,
Miguel Urias Gastelo.
Comments/Citation:
Kimberly Kimmel-Ober. Admirer. Encinitas, California, United States, of America. For this soldier and all those who knew him and loved him, I just want to say, thank you, for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know that you have not been forgotten and always will hold a special place in my heart! It would have been nice to have known you, as a person and I greatly appreciate your service! I just wish you did not have to pay so high a price! You will always be a hero, in my eyes! Monday, January 28, 2012.
POSTED BY: ANONYMOUS, It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag, and whose coffin is draped in the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag. Throughout our history America has been built on the blood of heroes and Brave Men of Honor like this Soldier. Thank you for your service, bravery, and for the ultimate sacrifice you have made. Thank you for my freedom. Rest well in God's loving embrace, brave soldier. You Sir, are a true American Hero who is remembered by a grateful Veteran. Dec 8, 2008.
