Edward Martinez Tapia

Born in Mesa, AZ, he was a 2003 graduate of Casa Grande Union High School where he was a memeber of Junior ROTC. He was a member of Estrella Community Church where he was a co-youth leader. He played softball and volleyball in Casa Grande city leagues and loved the Oakland Raiders. He was a recreation assistant and was planning to attend college this year together with his wife, who died of injuries sustained in the same motor vehicle crash.