Adrian was my best friend, our nick names were buckwheat and Gumby. He was amazing talented, he could sing and dance, comedy, He was a great runner and just fun to hangout with.  
He loved Whitney Houston ❤️,  Adrian heart was always to help serve, his goal was to be a firefighter in Louisiana. I always think of him and miss him so very much.  
I even named my youngest son Adrian after him. Adrian has always been my angel and protected me throughout my life. Always in my heart ❤️ love you buddy forever! Gilbert Mendoza ( Gibbie) .

Cover of Newsweek Magazine honoring our US fallen in Desert Storm. 

Picture of Adrian Stokes from US Army basic training, Alpha 5/15 Scouts, Disney Barracks, Fort Knox, Kentucky, graduation in December 1989. 

Red Lions Spearhead 3rd Armored Division 

Port Hudson National Cemetery

Louisiana National Cemetery

Hey Adrian, You are not forgotten. Thanks Gibby for the great pics! Went to Sierra, Ramona & began RCC together. We sang the National Anthem at our HS Graduation Ceremony. I still remember being in the long line together at RCC Bookstore and you shared you signed up for the ARMY and you were being Shipped to Louisiana. We were so young then, and then when I heard of Desert Storm and how you were KIA- it was a shock. 35 years ago and it still feels like yesterday. Lots of us will never forget you buddy! You made our Choir/ Madrigal gigs and trips so fun. You loved to joke and dance and kept all of us laughing. Thank you buddy!

Although not just today but, especially today you are remembered.  You will not be forgotten.  

Served with Adrian in Desert Storm and was present when he passed. Scout platoon HHC 4/32 AR. Scouts out my brother, till we meet again in the Green!

Adrian and I went to Ramona High School- we had choir together. If you knew him, you know he was always singing. Just wanted him to know he’s not been forgotten. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. 
~Your Friend, 
Missy Eckard. 
Ramona High, class of ‘90. 


Adrian was a really special guy, We went to High School together and then we deployed to the Persian Gulf as part of the same Division. He was quiet, but always had a great smile and usually laughed at my dumb jokes. :) He was a good friend.

Adrian and I graduated Army basic training together in 1990, and then deployed to Bamberg, West Germany. He was a great guy and my friend.

Served with Adrian in Desert Storm, Scout platoon HHC 4/32AR. Was there in the firefight that took his life. Still remember that night like it was yesterday. God speed my brother, see you in the Green!

We went to high school together and I remember a quiet and nice guy

ADRIAN L STOKES

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