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Local Marine Struck And Killed On California Roadway
July 16, 2019
A local Marine was struck and killed by vehicle as he crossed a multi-lane highway Saturday night in Orange County, California.
Pfc. Trace Goodwin, 19, was struck by a Tesla Model 3 about 9:30 p.m. Saturday on Jamboree Road in a Tustin, California, business district. Goodwin was in the roadway at the time he was hit by the vehicle, according to police, but the exact circumstances have not been released.
Goodwin was pronounced deceased at the scene. Tustin Police said the driver of the Tesla remained on scene and was cooperative with police. Authorities did not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.
Goodwin was from Atmore and was a resident of Pensacola, according to police.
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28 Responses to “Local Marine Struck And Killed On California Roadway”
The day before my birthday 2 Marines showed up on my doorsteps and destroyed me! It’s been almost 2 years since you left me son and it stills feels like the day I was told you were gone. I miss you so much I would give anything to see your smile again and hear you say hey momma when you called me every night. I Love you so much . You were the Sunshine of my life and now there is no joy or happiness just heartache and tears. I pray every day God will take me to you . I Miss You So Much
Goodwin was a brother to me. We might have been in different platoons but we trained together. I remmeber carrying him through a part of the crucible and we just kept pushing each other. We miss you bro. Semper Fi. Bravo Nation.
Wendy & Family♡
We send you our deepest condolences during this difficult time. May you find peace in your hearts and keep your memories close. We live in Tustin and were at the bank at the time of this incident. My heart was heavy and as a mother I feel your pain. I prayed for Trace and even though we don’t know him, I looked in the paper everyday to get an update or find his family. We live across the street and today I will light a candle for your son Trace. It saddens me to see a young soul gone too soon. May God Bless you Wendy and your family!
Wendy & Family
We send you our deepest condolences and prayers for your family. May you find peace within your hearts during this difficult time. I do not know your son, however we my daughter and I were at the bank during this incident and my heart was heavy. I prayed for him and kept looking in the paper for an update or his family. As a mother, I feel your pain. We live in Tustin and today will be 1 week. I will light a candle for your son. May God Bless you all.
We are so sorry for your loss; we are keeping you and your family in our prayers… Rest in Peace…. your Bravo Family #1025 Semper Fi … Fellow MoM
I am so sorry for your loss. I am also a MoM, my Marine is 19yrs old also. I also read how your Marine from a vey young age wanted to be in the Military. That was my son also.
Please, know my family has your family in our daily prayers. Also remember, you have a lot of MoMs here for you if you need anything.
Hugs and love Wendy
From one Marine Mom to another ❤️
Prayers to you Wendy and your family during this most difficult time. Trace is in our prayers and will always be a brother even if I’ve never met him. Semper Fidelis!
Semper Fi and Rest Easy, Marine! Though I didn’t know you personally, we shared that same band of brotherhood that every Marine shares. Ms. Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss. We just lost our son 11 months ago. We, and unfortunately many others in the area, share your burden.
Wendy
I’m so sorry for your loss
Trace was the sweetest and kindest young man, always had a smile on his face .
I’ve known you for a long time
Wendy if there is anything I can do or you need someone to talk to I’m here anytime you need to talk or just need someone to just listen
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers .Simper Fi
Wendy
I’m so sorry for your loss, Trace was a very kind and sweet young man , always had a smile on his face , I’ve known you for a long time if there is anything I can do or you need someone to talk to I’m here anytime you need to talk , praying for you and your family
Love you brother you are missed here at rtc you would have made it through this training. Rip
My family and I were walking nearby when this happened, one of the first people there to see if we could help… Wendy, I want you to know that I prayed over your son and prayed for your family❤️
Wendy,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trace I love you kiddo! We talked 2 days before he left & he was going in the military to stay out of trouble & knew he wanted more outta life. Sorry baby boy! Wendy, Mike, Kelly, & uncle Larry Tipton
Son you were always my sunshine and hated me calling you that. I was the luckiest mother in the world for having you. At the age of 4 you had your life planned out about going into the military. I’m happy you fulfilled your dream before you were taken from me. I don’t know how I’m going to go on without you. You were my everything.. I love you so much . I can’t do this without you
I am from the Florida panhandle and my son is also a Marine. The same rank and same age, as well. My heart aches for his family. Sending thoughts and prayers of comfort and understanding. ❤️
Trace you was my brother I grow up with you and been best friends since day 1 man I miss you like crazy I already made plans with you when you got back you was so close to come home bubba you will always be missed and loved big dawg rest easy bubba
I taught Trace. He was a respectable young man. I am broken and it is difficult to grasp that he is no longer with us. Ms. Wendy my prayers are with you.
Ms. Goldston
As another Devil Dog mom, my heart goes out to his mother. You have my family’s thoughts and prayers. Rest easy, Marine.
I love you trace goodwin . You were one of my best friends in school. You were always so sweet and funny
Goodwin you were a very good kid. I’ve watched you grow personally into the young Marine that you came and it saddens me to see such a young motivated Marine killed for something that could have been prevented. You weren’t just a “brother in arms” you were a brother to me. I love you and our memories together will never be forgotten. Semper Fi Devil Dog!
I ‘m so so sorry for your loss. We never ever think we will have to bury our own Children. If it helps any I came to terms with the loss of my only daughter whom I lost in 2006 that I considered a Loan and a Giff, God just required I give her back. With that mindset I found “Peace and Comfort.” I hope you find Peace and Comfort, I pray this helps you, I love you and God loves you too, lean on God. He was my strength and my rock, he was there for me. I’m so so sorry. I’m offering up prayers tor you now. God bless you.
This young man is the son of my good friend. She is reversed by the loss of her son. He had just graduated boot camp and was back in California. Please pray for Wendy his Mother.
I knew him personally. Me and him were both in the delayed entry program at the same time.
I still can’t believe this happened to trace… I didn’t think it would hit me as hard as it has been.. He was my very first friend in high school. He was a great kid and just starting to clean his life up, and do better for himself. I’ll miss him forever and always remember the great times.
I am so sorry for the loss of this brave young man. As a Marine mom we worry so much about their safety while protecting us and our country and never imagine something so basic taking their lives. I pray for comfort for his family.
Fellow MOM.
Sadly this happens every single day here in California. So many innocent people have lost their lives on these roads. I pray that everyone involved will seek refuge in God’s word. Praying for the family and friends of this young man. Another young soul taken too soon.
Sad. Rest in peace.