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Portrait of John Paul Porras
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In loving memory of JP

John Paul Porras

July 31, 1995 – October 1, 2022
Lived 27 years
Memory Gardens of the Valley · Santa Teresa, New Mexico
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JOHN PAUL PORRAS, aka “John”, “JP”, or “Mijo”, age 27, passed away October 1, 2022, in the City of Great Falls, Montana, while stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base. John was born July 31, 1995 in Las Cruces, NM. He graduated from Onate High School,

He was an Elite Raven #2641; had the privilege to serve two Presidents of the United States of America.

The characteristics that he naturally displayed to everyone in a personal and professional way were simply that he was a servant leader, he was trustworthy with high integrity and funny, loved food, hiking, nature, he especially loved spending time with family and friends on his time off.

John had many dreams and aspirations, he was strong yet gentle, kind, and friendly. Even though the Air Force was a big part of his identity his Family always came first... He was a mentor to many, and many would look up to him, he was a blessing to the family and we were all fascinated to learn about his experiences and opportunities to travel the world.

He Spoke 3 languages and was humbled by everything he had learned and became wiser and stronger yet would also offer anything to a person in need without a doubt and a smile. We envisioned JP accomplishing anything he wanted... One of his goals was Space X, get married and have a family of his own and a Tesla Truck.

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1995
Born July 31
1998
John was 3 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
2004
John was 9 when Facebook was launched
2007
John was 12 when the first iPhone went on sale
2010
John was 15 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2015
John was 20 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2022
Passed away October 1, age 27
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