The Cobra helicopter pilot, on his seventh deployment, was in Helmand province to develop operational plans. But on his last day he was providing air cover for an infantry battalion.
September 05, 2010 | By Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times
Lieutenant Colonel Mario “Sugar Bear” Carazo BBQ and Beers
In January of 2015, Jennifer Carazo, a group of friends, former squadronmates of Sugar Bear’s and the local community gathered at Kansas City Barbecue to celebrate Mario’s life and raise funds for Angels of America’s Fallen. As a result of the many generous donations, support from Kansas City Barbecue and the Dog Tag Brewing Foundation, the event was a success, and a yearly tradition was born.