Del Rosario was raised in Long Beach.
He graduated from Millikan High School and received a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Long Beach.
In October 2012, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego with Hotel Company 2nd Recruit Training Battalion. He graduated recruit training as the series honor graduate.
Upon completion of recruit training, Del Rosario reported to School of the Infantry (West) for Marine Combat Training with India Company.
He then reported to the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center at Dam Neck, Virginia, serving as the class guide and graduating at the top of his class.
He was then promoted to lance corporal.
Upon completion of the basic intelligence specialist course, Del Rosario reported to Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. He was later promoted to the rank of corporal.
As such, he attended the corporals course and graduated at the top of his class.
In October 2015, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He reported to Weapons Training Battalion, Quantico and completed the combat marksmanship coach course at weapons training battalion and earned the secondary military occupation specialty of combat marksmanship coach.
Del Rosario is currently serving as the non-commissioned officer in charge of the intelligence section of MWSS-473 and is a mentor to junior Marines.
In June 2014, the Long Beach Police Department hired Del Rosario.
He graduated from the Long Beach Police Academy in December of 2015 as the class president and is currently assigned to afternoon patrol in the north division.
“We are constantly looking for an honoree grand marshal who has served his country and, whenever possible, served this great city of ours,” said parade chair Val Lerch. “Sergeant Del Rosario has done both with honor.”
The 20th Annual Long Beach Veterans Parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 5 with a 10am start. It runs down Atlantic Avenue from Harding Street to 56th Street, and it typically takes about two hours.
Parade route information is available at lbveteransdayparade.com.
Source: LB Veterans Day Committee
