Raul Scott Salas

He was born to parents Raul Salas Jr. and Antoinette G. Pattison, on 30 August 1970 in San Jose, CA. He graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1989. Although his first name was Raul, he was known to his friends and family as Scott or Scotty.

Scott served in the United States military and held the rank of Master Sergeant in which he was promoted to in June 2008. After 20 years of service, Scott retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2011. Scott was recognized and awarded several medals including the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal, IRAQ Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal for outstanding military service.

He proudly served in every clime and place:

1st Recruit Training Battalion, MCRD San Diego June 1991 – Sep 1991

MCT, Camp Pendleton CA Oct 1991

Student, Camp Lejeune, NC Nov 1991 – Feb 1992

MWSS-373, MWSG-37, 3d MAW, El Toro CA Mar 1992 – Dec 1992

VMFA-314, MAG-11, 3d MAW, El Toro CA Dec 1992 – June 1993

CVW-11, USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-42 June 1993 – Feb 1994

MWSS-373, MWSG-37, 3d MAW, El Toro CA Feb 1994 – Apr 1994

CSSD-14, 1st FSSG, El Toro CA Apr 1994 – Feb 1996

9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d FSSG Mar 1996 – Apr 1996

MSSG-31, 3d FSSG Apr 1996 – Jul 1997

MCCES, Twentynine Palms CA (Student) Sep 1997 – Apr 1998

MCCES Twentynine Palms CA (Duty) Apr 1998 – Oct 2000

SNCO Academy, Camp Pendleton CA (Student) Aug 1999 – Sep 1999

MCCES, MAGTFTC, Twentynine Palms CA Oct 2000 – Jul 2001

MCTSSA, Camp Pendleton CA Aug 2001 – Aug 2004

SNCO Academy, Camp Pendleton CA (Student) Mar 2004 – Apr 2004

MCCES, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms CA Aug 2004 – Oct 2007

HQ, MACG-38, 3d MAW, MCAS Miramar CA Oct 2007 – Jan 2008

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF 6.8) 2008

MACS-1, MACG-38 Jan 2008 – Mar 2011

Scott continued to work after his military service with LRAD/Genasys based in San Diego, CA. He started with Genasys in 2011 as a field service engineer and this past year was promoted to Field Service Engineer Supervisor.

He loved the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks, Golden State Warriors, and Classic Cars to name a few of his passions and hobbies.

Scott met his wife Leslie Tapia Salas in 1996 and were married in June 2003. Together they raised three children: Kai -19, Keilani – 17 and Kalea -15. Kai is a Lance Corporal and currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Scott loved his family and friends. He was a dedicated family man but went out of his way to help others without hesitation. If there was anyone that could be counted on, Scott was a true friend. He was a genuinely caring and loving husband and father with a great smile and sense of humor. Scott could make anyone feel welcome and respected and it was in his nature to be kind and generous. Scott was someone that had a genuine love for people and everyone easily gravitated towards him for just being a great human being.

Scott is now at peace and is deeply missed and will be remembered by family, friends and those that were privileged to be part of his life. Now he is with the Lord, watching over all those whose lives he touched and is finally at peace in God's Kingdom.

Scott is survived by Wife Leslie, Son Kai, Daughters Keilani and Kalea , Father Raul Salas, Brother Anthony Salas, Sister Nani Salas-Begay, and extended family.

The family has entrusted Miller-Jones Mortuary with the arrangements. Services are scheduled for January 17, 2023, as follows: Rosary at 12:30 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The mass follows immediately after the rosary at 1 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The burial is at 2:45 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Perris VFW at 3:30 p.m. Catholic Priest Father Hector Vasquez will officiate the ceremony. A Celebration of Life will also take place in Scott's hometown of Sunnyvale on Saturday January 20, 2023.

If you wish to donate, any donations are welcome, and they can be made via https://www.gofundme.com/f/may-the-angels-bless-scott-salas.