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Thursday
February 4, 2010
4 -- 9 PM
Lakeview Funeral Home
1458 w. Belmont Avenue
Chicago IL 60657
(773) 472-6300
info@lakeviewfuneralhome.com
FUNERAL SERVICES
Friday
February 5, 2010
1O AM
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Church
708 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60657
(773) 525-0453
INTERMENT
Friday
February 5, 2010
12 PM
Calvary Cemetery
301 Chicago Ave
Evanston 60202-3505
847-864-3050
Donations in Katie’s name to:
Doctors Without Borders
doctorswithoutborders.org
Condolences & Cards
Fred Degerberg
The Degerberg Academy
4717 N Lincoln Ave,
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 295-6494
The Book of Eli
MEET SERGIO MACHADO
SERGIO MACHADO IS NOW TEACHING AT THE INOSANTO ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS TEAM INOSANTO -- JEAN JACQUES MACHADO BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU CLASS INSTRUCTOR, TEAM COACH & TRAINER TRAIN WITH SERGIO EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING
I was born and raised in southern California and was the third oldest of six. I have three sisters and two brothers. In early 1997, when I was 18, I left for the Army and joined as an infantryman where I attend Basic Training at Fort Benning, GA. That was the start to a very successful military career. I was able to travel all over the country as well as the world. I decided early on the I wanted to be the best soldier that I could be and I aspired to be an Airborne Ranger and that is exactly what I did. I also successfully graduated from these Army schools as well: Airborne school, Ranger Indoctrination Program, Air Assault school, Pre-Ranger Course, Ranger school, and Sniper school. I also had the opportunity to proudly served 3 tours in Iraq with some of the best men and women that the United States has to offer.
My military experience has made me a strong person both mentally and physically.
Having completed so much during my military service, many of which were some of the hardest things that I have ever had to do; but I will say this… nothing was harder than loosing a soldier, a friend, a brother, and team mate. There is nothing harder than having to watch them die or to carry a casket onto a plane knowing that you will never see them again. I miss my brothers and only wish and hope for the best and pray for their families. I have dedicated my clothing company (Recon Fight Gear) to all my Fallen Brothers and to all those who have and will never return to their families because of their sacrifice. They will never be forgotten. The loss of my friends and brothers in arms have been an even bigger motivation to me in my mission to becoming a successful fighter. I am now and will always live my life for them.
For as long as I can remember, I have always been a fighter. Now after 10 years in the Army, I have finally devoted myself to training full time. I am in pursuit of my dream to me a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Jean Jacques Machado.
Along with training full time as a fighter, I am also a personal trainer and conditioning coach for fighters. I have taken everything that I have learned over the past 10 years in the military and applied it to the way that I train my clients. I know that all my experiences has given me an edge that few others will be able to draw from. My work ethic, attention to detail, personal philosophy, drive, and motivation are what I feel allows me to excel where others don’t.
I train with the best in the world and it shows in the way that I train and fight. I am very aggressive and hungry to succeed. I want to be a champion! My coach, mentor and Jiu Jitsu professor, Jean Jacques Machado is forever motivational and always showing me new ways to view the ever evolving game of Jiu Jitsu. His ability to translate the game to each one of his students far exceeds any other instructor I’ve seen. My judo instructor, Alex Bronqute is forever pushing me to new limits and showing me that ignorance is no excuse.
For more information on Jean Jacques Machado please visit: www.jeanjacquesmachado.com
For more information on Sergio Machado please visit www.Sergio-Machado.com.
Why I Started Recon Fight Gear ™
My name is Sergio Machado and I am a three time Iraqi War veteran who served my country proudly for 10 years as an Airborne Ranger. I was most recently in HHC 2-35 INF Scouts, Schofield Barracks, HI during Operation Iraqi Freedom V. It was truly an honor to serve my country and work with the caliber of men that I did. I had the great honor of working with the best that my country had to offer and for that I am truly grateful.
During my last tour in Iraq, our unit lost 39 soldiers and 10 were from my Scout platoon. They were killed in a helicopter crash near Kirkuk AB on 22 August 2007.
CPT Derek A. Dobogai -- SSG Jason L. Paton -- SGT Garrett I. McLead -- CPL Jeremy P. Bouffard -- CPL Phillip J. Brodnick -- CPL Joshua S. Harmon CPL Nathan C. Hubbard -- SPC Michael A. Hook -- SPC Jessy G. Pollard -- SPC Tyler R. Seideman
They were very well known in our unit and we all took it very hard. I miss my fallen brothers everyday and wish that things had been different. We all understand what this job can bring and unfortunately most of us know the pain of loosing a brother or sister in Arms.
I have been out of the military now since November 2007 and am currently pursuing a career as a professional Mixed Martial Arts & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter. During this time, I have been working on a project that was inspired by each one of my fallen brothers in the Recon platoon. Now after a year of planning I have finally launched my clothing company that specializes in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu clothing and training gear called Recon Fight Gear (www.reconfightgear.com). This company and what it stands for is truly near and dear to my heart. I have invested so much to ensure that this business will be a successful one. I am the sole owner and operator.
Mission Statement:
To inspire the martial arts community and United States military personnel to push themselves to extraordinary extremes and to prove that all standards can be redefined through excellence, hard work and determination.
My goal is simple; to never allow America to forget each and every one of our military members, especially our fallen few! How easily the average American just slaps a magnet on their car and goes about their life thinking that because they display a symbol of support that they are truly supporting our military members and their families. How easily most people forget those who currently fight and those who have fallen. I want to inspire those who come into contact with RFG and let them know that we support our Armed Forces despite our own political views and beliefs.
With every single purchase made, 10% is used to give back to our troops in various ways. Right now we are a very small company but as my business grows the donations will increase. I take pride in knowing that I am not just giving to a generic charity or to a name-less group of soldiers, I give back directly to the men and women who serve themselves though a program that I have set up called the Military Sponsorship Program. Any member of the Armed Forces that wants to sign up for sponsorship can and they will be put in a database where I will give back to them little by little with the hopes that my work and effort can improve their way of life… even if just a little. Some of these donations will include but are not limited to sending free Recon Fight Gear clothes and training gear, hold various martial arts competitions and tournaments with cash prizes and even setup raffles for fully paid vacations for their entire family.
Recon Fight GearTM supports those who lay it out all on the line! We support those who will fight for what they want, believe in, and where they want to be. What is the legacy that you will leave behind? If you want to be the best, then Recon Fight GearTM will be in your corner.
Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary!
Thank you for supporting my cause and Recon Fight GearTM and I look forward to your business in the future. Please be sure to spread the word among all your family and friends. Take care of yourself and return safe. We truly do appreciate all that you do for us.
Sergio Machado Owner
We are all climbing different paths through the mountain of life, and we have all experienced much hardship and strife.
There are many paths through the mountain of life, and some climbs can be felt like the point of a knife.
Some paths are short and others are long, who can say which path is right or wrong?
The beauty of truth is that each path has its own song, and if you listen closely you will find where you belong.
So climb your own path true and strong, but respect all other truths for your way for them could be wrong.
-Dan Inosanto
SiFu Guro Dan Inosanto teaching 10+ classes per week -- including Little Dragons!!
Call today for further information on enrollment.
“Force of The Spirit,” The documentary Film about the life of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Legend Jean Jacques Machado will make it’s broadcast premier on “The Documentary Channel” at 8:00pm to 9:15pm EST on Saturday Sept. 20th, 2008. If you have “Dish Network” it’s on channel 197. Other Broadcast viewing options include:
Nashville: Comcast Digital 241/ Charter Digital 176
New York: NYCTV 25
Denver: KBDI PBS Channel 12
Please note the movie’s acceptance by the broadcast network is a result of it being well received at “The Monaco Charity Film Festival” last May to great reviews.
*Please call the Academy for visiting student rates and information. 310-578-7773
Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts
13348-13352 Beach Ave.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 578-7773
Fax: (310) 578-7477
Email: info@inosanto.com
