FAREWELL, LIEUTENANT DÁMASO: Honoring a Life of Service and Sacrifice in Jalisco

There are headlines you scroll past… and then there are the ones that stop you cold.

This is one of those.

Lieutenant Dámaso, a proud son of Guerrero and a dedicated member of Mexico’s National Guard, was killed in the line of duty during an armed confrontation in Jalisco. He wasn’t alone. Fellow members of the National Guard also lost their lives in the same engagement.

And just like that, families are changed forever.

This isn’t politics. It’s not commentary. It’s not noise.

It’s about service. It’s about sacrifice. And it’s about remembering the human beings behind the uniforms.

A Proud Native of Guerrero

Lieutenant Dámaso served with honor alongside his comrades in the 25th Infantry Battalion based in Iguala, Guerrero. That detail matters.

Because when we talk about the National Guard, or military operations in Jalisco, or security challenges across Mexico, it’s easy to forget these are real people with hometowns, families, childhood memories, and communities that shaped them.

Guerrero isn’t just a place on a map. It’s where he grew up. Where someone taught him right from wrong. Where someone cheered for him. Where someone is now grieving him.

“Siempre Guerrero” isn’t just a phrase. It’s identity. It’s pride. It’s roots.

And those roots don’t disappear when someone puts on a uniform. If anything, they grow deeper.

The Reality of Service in Mexico

Serving in the National Guard in Mexico isn’t a desk job. It’s not abstract. It’s not theoretical.

It’s real-world risk.

Engagements with armed criminal groups are not headlines for the people involved. They’re split-second decisions. They’re high-stakes operations. They’re moments that demand courage most of us will never have to summon.

The loss of Lieutenant Dámaso and his fellow National Guard members during this confrontation in Jalisco is a stark reminder of that reality.

When we say “killed in the line of duty,” we’re talking about individuals who stepped forward knowing the risks. Who accepted that risk anyway. Who showed up.

That matters.

Beyond the Uniform

It’s easy to see a photo, a rank, a name, and move on.

But behind every lieutenant is a son. A brother. Maybe a father. A friend. A teammate. A person who laughed at bad jokes, who had favorite songs, who had plans.

We often use words like “hero” quickly. And sometimes, too casually.

But serving your country, engaging armed criminals, and ultimately giving your life in that service… that’s not casual. That’s not symbolic. That’s real.

Lieutenant Dámaso served with honor in the 25th Infantry Battalion in Iguala, Guerrero. That service is part of a larger story about the men and women who stand between chaos and community every day.

And whether you agree with policies, strategies, or politics… the sacrifice itself deserves respect.

A Community in Mourning

The message “HASTA SIEMPRE” carries weight.

It’s not goodbye forever. It’s “until we meet again.” It’s a cultural expression of enduring memory.

For Guerrero, this loss hits close to home. For Jalisco, it’s another painful reminder of the security challenges facing the region. For the families involved, it’s deeply personal in a way the rest of us can only try to understand.

And for communities like Puerto Vallarta and beyond, it’s a moment to pause.

Because we live in beautiful places. We celebrate festivals. We share sunsets. We enjoy beaches and plazas and markets and music.

Those everyday freedoms exist in part because someone is standing guard somewhere.

Sometimes, that cost is unimaginably high.

Remembering the Sacrifice

The passing of Lieutenant Dámaso and his fellow National Guard members during the engagement in Jalisco is not just a news item.

It’s a reminder.

A reminder that service carries risk.
A reminder that uniformed men and women are human beings first.
A reminder that sacrifice is not abstract.

Their dedication to duty will not be forgotten. Not in Guerrero. Not in the ranks of the 25th Infantry Battalion in Iguala. Not by those who understand what it means to stand in harm’s way for others.

“HASTA SIEMPRE. Siempre Guerrero.”

Those words carry grief. But they also carry pride.

To the families, friends, and fellow service members mourning this loss: our thoughts are with you.

And to Lieutenant Dámaso and the National Guard members who fell alongside him… may your service and sacrifice always be remembered.

Source: GN Ceviche – www.PuertoVallartaCalendar.com

Written by The Media King – Will Walker | @WNWalker