Lcpl Kareem Nikoui-Angel Flight, Funeral Services, and Military Honors

Lcpl Kareem Nikoui, age 20, was serving with the US Marine Corps in Afghanistan when he was sadly killed on August 26, 2021, along with 12 others at the airport in Kabul when a bomb exploded sadly killing all of them and injuring many others. Nikoui was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
Lance Corporal Nikoui died while carrying out a mission to rescue fellow U.S. citizens and our allies in grave danger. When his nation needed him, he answered the call without hesitation. As a proud Marine, Lance Corporal Nikoui and his unit put themselves in harms way in order to provide safety to others. That’s the definition of courage. That’s the embodiment of the Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis. Through his brave actions, Lance Corporal Nikoui remained faithful to his fellow Marines, his country, and our citizens.
Nikoui, was from Norco, and went to Norco High School where he distinguished himself as a member of ROTC and was baptized at Grace Fellowship Church.
LCpl Nikoui is survived by his parents and many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly, he will never be forgotten. #SayTheirNames #HonoringOurFallen