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■ Rob Yllescas role ‘a focal point’ of ‘The Outpost’ movie
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Dena Yllescas stands over her husband’s casket, Army Capt. Robert Yllescas, at his funeral in 2009. Yllescas died at the age of 31, after complications from a targeted attack by Afghan o auroranewsregister.com insurgents. This story is told in new film, “The Outpost.” Courtesy photo -
Capt. Robert Yllescas was known by many as a good solider and a good man. He held great relations with tribal elders in Afghanistan, said his wife, Dena Yllescas-Johnston. Courtesy photo -
The Yllescas-Johnston family got the chance to meet former President George W. Bush, his wife Barbara and other dignitaries, almost seven years after Bush personally delivered a Purple Heart to Yllescas. Courtesy photo -
Julia Yllescas (left) was very close to her father Rob and attended the premiere of “The Outpost” with her mother, Dena. Courtesy photo -
Aurora woman’s late husband honored in film
He was a good soldier. He was a good man. He was the best at his job and this is what made him a target.
Capt. Robert Yllescas, late husband to Aurora resident Dena Yllescas-Johnston and father to recent Husky graduate Julia Yllescas, was killed by Afghan insurgents in 2008. This point was recently made a focus of a new Hollywood film, “The Outpost,” which opened for streaming and download…
