Sebastian Borja-Diaz

Sebastian Borja-Diaz passed away on October 30, 2016 In Okinawa, Japan while on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. Sebitas was born in Bogota, Colombia on March 25, 1995. He was an amazing young man whose love in this life was his mother Judith. He was her only son, which made mother and son inseparable and have a love that was unconditional.

In high school Sebitas joined was a member of his schools Air Force ROTC program for 4 years. He was always ready to put other people first and be there in their time of need. Like any other young man he loved to play x-box, PlayStation and loved superheroes. He had a collection of almost all superheroes and villains as well. His favorite was Batman because even though he was human, his knowledge and dedication gave him superpowers; and yes indeed Batman will win a battle with Superman. Along with video games and superheroes Sebastian also enjoyed water activities and going to the beach.

Sebitas had many dreams but the biggest one was to travel around the world; this was something he was able to do thanks to the Marines. Some of the places he visited and was stationed were South Carolina, North Carolina, Missouri, Tokyo and other cities in Japan. Sebatstian mentioned several times how much he admired the Japanese culture and its people.

Sebastian will be remembered most for his beautiful smile and for his attributes of being noble, kind, loving, caring, honest, persistent, responsible, and humble. He was a good listener who was always there for others. He was a wonderful young man who left this earth to soon.

Sebastian's goal in life was to continue his education and one day become an entrepreneur. He wanted to retire at the age of 40 and enjoy his life with his family. His family will miss him dearly especially his mother Judith and his little dog Mia.

Sebastian leaves behind his mother Judith J. Diaz, his step-father Ivan Jaramillo, father Jairo Borja, aunts Sandra M. Diaz, Ingrid C. Diaz, Carolina H. Diaz, his uncles Jairo Diaz, Oscar Diaz, Alejandro M. Diaz, Robert J. Rieder, Edgar Concepcion, and his cousins Juan Camilo Diaz, Daniela A. Diaz, Camila A. Diaz, Nicole Diaz, Juan Esteban Melo L., Angel Samuel Concepcion M. and Sophia Concepcion M. He also leaves behind family members Jose Melo Zea and Yeny Letrado along with his best friend John Dacosta and many other friends who will miss him dearly.

A visitation will be held at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm. A funeral service will take place on Friday, November 11, 2016 at All Souls Catholic Church at 800 S. Oak Avenue, Sanford, FL at 10:00am. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

We know the Lord called you too soon, but as one of your Marine brothers said, "the Lord only takes the young and strong warriors to guard the doors of Heaven". You are gone but not forgotten until we see you again our Son, nephew, cousin, friend and Marine. Fly to fulfill your duty in Heaven, we will always love you and you will live forever in our hearts. Te amaremos mas alla de las estrellas. Until we see you again Sebitas, Semper Fidelis.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital in Sebastian's name.