HomeMy WebLinkAboutBiography of PFC Marius L. FerreroMission Statement
"Mario's Soldiers is a non -for profit organization, which focuses on humanitarian efforts spanning from
under privleged children to supporting our troops. This is all done in honor of PFC Marius L. Ferrero, his
last mission, and the ideals that he gave the ultimate sacrifice,for."
About Mario's Soldiers
We started MARIOSSOLDIERS.org in honor of our beloved hero PFC Marius L. Ferrero. This
brave soldier was killed in action in Baqubah, Iraq on November 18th 2007 during Operation Iraqi
Freedom. Though being in the Army Infantry 1st Battalion, 38th IN REGT. 4th SBCT. 2nd ID SBCT, he
never fired a single hostile shot in combat. PFC Marius L. Ferrero'was on a mission promoting good
will that day, handing out toys to Iraqi children. While on this mission with his gun at his side, an IED
detonated and instantly killed Marius along with two other soldiers and seven Iraqi children. We at
MARIOSSOLDIERS.ORG would like to continue PFC Marius L. Ferrero's last mission, by collecting
money and donating toys for children around the world. Please join us in accomplishing "HIS" mission.
About PFC Marius L. Ferrero
PFC Marius L. Ferrero was born in Miami, FL. February 9th,1984. He was a very happy child who was
known by everyone as "BOLO" or "MARIO". He was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a
member of Civil Air Patrol as a young boy. Joined JROTC in high school at Coral Park Senior High. After
high school, he attend ITT Technical School before joining the Army in July 2007. He loved movies. He •
had a DVD Collection over 200 titles. Marius was very intelligent and could master any task with ease.
He loved helping his grandmother. He vowed to her that one day he will re -pay her for all that she had
done for him. He was deployed to Iraq in October of 2007. While in Iraq, his grandfather, ,who was very
influential in Marius' life after his father's death early in his childhood, passed. He was given 2 weeks
leave to be with his family. He went back to Iraq and was there just one more day before he was killed in
a IED attack in Baqubah, Iraq on November 18, 2007. He was a very brave soldier and loved what he did
defending our freedom. Marius is survived by his paternal grandmother Modesta, Mother Maribel and
Brother Manny. We love you, BOLO.
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About PFC Marius L. Ferrero
PFC Marius L. Ferrero was born in Miami, FL. February 9th,1984 to parents Manuel Teodorico
Ferrero Jr. & Maribel Rita Ferrero Blanco. He was a very,happy child who was known by
everyone as "BOLO" or "MARIO". He loved to play baseball, ride bicycle, watch movies, work
with computers and just hang-out with his friends. He played in many little league baseball
teams as a child in Miami, FL. Including Pa!mar de Junco, Pascual Academy, Latino Americana
& International Baseball Academy. He was an above average student with a huge heart. He
was loved by everyone who knew him, and he would help anyone who needed help. He knew
from an early start that helping others was the right thing to do and he loved doing it, even
though, to him it wasn't something out of the ordinary to help others. It was like second nature
to him. Like breathing to anyone else. He was a Cub Scout & Boy Scout as a young child. And
he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol as a young -boy in the City of Sweetwater, FL. As he
became older, he joined the JROTC in high school at Coral Park Senior High. After high school,
he attend ITT Technical School before joining the Army in July 2007. He loved movies & books.
He had a DVD Collection of over 200 titles & a library with even more books. Marius was a very
intelligent young man and could master any task with ease. He loved helping his grandmother.
He vowed to her that one day he will re -pay her for all that she had done for him. He was
deployed to Iraq in October of 2007. While in Iraq, his grandfather, who was very influential in
Marius' life after his father's death early in his childhood, passed. He was given 2 weeks leave
to be with his family. He went back to Iraq and was there just one more day before he was
killed in a IED attack in Baqubah, Iraq on November 18, 2007. He was a very brave soldier
and loved what he did defending our freedom. Marius is survived by his paternal grandmother
Modesta (who recently passed), Mother Maribel and Brother Manny.
His family & friends have started a Non -Profit organization called Mario's Soldiers who help
under -privileged children & veterans in his honor. To learn more about PFC Marius L. Ferrero
and help the Mario's Soldiers Organization please visit www.MariosSoldiers.org
They vow to keep his legacy and last mission of helping others alive.
We love you, Mario!
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