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March 10, 2015
M vida ya casi 7 aos de tu partida y me parece como sifuera ayer que recibi la peor noticia de mi vida, a pesar de saber que estas en el mejor lugar junto a Nstro senor no me acostumbro y tu vacio solo lo logro calmar con tus bellos recuerdos. No me cansare de darle gracias a Dios por haberme permitido ser la madre de un ser tan hermoso. tu madre que te extrana y te ama hasta la eternidad
Beth Durham-Gillett
March 9, 2015
Forever our protector and forever our hero. God Bless your family. Blue Star Mothers of America - Houston
JULIA martinez
April 30, 2014
Amor de mis amores, dia a dia en mi corazon y mis pensamientos. gracias por haber sido es hijo que toda madre tener y ahora gracias por ser ese angel que tengo, que nos cuidas y nos proteges.
Jose Moreno
April 29, 2014
I will always miss brother ... wish you would've been here to meet my son. Love you
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julia martinez
April 8, 2013
amor siempre en mi corazon y cada segundo de mi vida estas en mis pensamientos, en mi ccrazon, te extrano y me haces mucha falta tu presencia, extrano tu bella sonrisa y ese fuerte abrazo que solo tu me dabas. tu madre por siempre hasta en la eternidad
March 28, 2013
This candle is symbolic of the honor and rememberence of his sacrifice on the anniversary of his passing. We have not forgotten this.
June 24, 2012
Still remembered and honored. We continue to be in eternal gratitude for your sacrifice.
April 7, 2012
Siempre estaras en mi corazon y pensamiento hasta la eternidad, nunca olvidare a mi heroe..tu tio que tanto te quiere.
Peggy Childers
April 5, 2012
March 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Steven I. Candelo:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Richard Vasquez
March 27, 2012
Steven,
Another year passes but your memory will always live in my heart. I often find myself thinking about you and remembering the times we shared. I love and miss you. Thank you for coming into my life, you are my hero.
March 26, 2012
Mi querido hijo heroe Steven, hoy como todos los dias recordandote y amandote, extranandote, solo que hoy llega otro ano mas de tu partida en la que te fuieste con nuestro padre celestial. gracias por todo, por haber sido mi hijo, siempre me senti y me sentire orgullosa de ti, tu valentia, tu amor incondicionasl, fuiste un gran hijo, un gran hermano, un gran amigo y un buen militar y un buen ciudadano. estamos super orgullosos de ti. te amo tu madre
Peggy Childers
March 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Steven I. Candelo:
Remembering Steven on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Tara Polk
March 26, 2011
My Best Friend, what more can I say other than I miss you and love you so much.... I can't believe it's been 3 years and still feels like yesterday that our lives changed forever... The only thing that has changed is the increase in my longing for you to come home :( It's been tough... it's just really not the same without you... it sucks cause we are all growing up and moving down our own paths, but I wonder how not only my life, but everyones lives would be different if you were still among us... I bet we'd still be doing some crazy stuff. I think since the day you were called home, I grew up really quickly... I mean you were such a major part of my youth and now it's not the same... You brung the joy and my goofy side out of me... I mean remember all the crazy things we used to do together? I remember we went to Cici's and you and Erica tried to be slick and practically dump salt and pepper on my pizza without me looking (terds!) lol! But it was funny, and then I think we spilled a drink all over the table! Omg we have sooooo memories and if I had the chance, I'd go back and do it all again in heartbeat... well today is your day, and know that we all love you so very much... I will be visiting you as well as celebrating your life with the family today and I've been looking forward to it! My love and respect for you will never die! I hope I make you proud as you make me to this very day! I miss you and will love you ALWAYS!
Your Best Friend,
Tara Polk
Rodrigo Martinez
March 15, 2011
eternamente en mi memoria querido sobrino
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Cpl. Steven I. Candelo:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
gregson martinez
March 7, 2011
siempre te querre mi pollo.
honraremos tu recuerdo.tu memoria.
gregson martinez
July 11, 2010
te quiero siempre, te recuerdo siempre, siempre viviras.
julia martinez
June 25, 2010
Hola mi rey como todos los dias en mi corazon y sintiendo tu presencia junto a mi.te seguire amanda hasta que nos renamos nuevamente. te amo tu madre
julia martinez
June 11, 2010
Que el senor seguro te esta celebrando tu cumpleanos en el cielo junto a otros angeles como tu.y yo desde la tierra te envio mi corazon. Te extrano y te amo. tu madre Julia
julia Martinez
June 4, 2010
amor dia a dia me haces tanta falta, solo me consuela saber que en el futuro algun dia nos volveremos a encontrar te ame y te sigo amando, tu eres mi amor eterno y por siempre lo seras.
Julia Martinez
June 1, 2010
Amor dia en este memorial weekend que se recuerda todos aquellos heroes que como tu diste la vida por la libertad y por el servicio de un pais,para mi es doloroso recordar tu partida, ya que aveces pienso que estas en algun lugar de este mundo pero luego se que estas con Dios en el mejor lugar. Pido al todopoderoso que me siga dando fortaleza para soportar este dolor que llevo de 2 anos y lo seguire hasta el dia en que me encuentre contigo. Solo pido al Dios que permita que tu seas nuestro angel protector y el nuestra guia . te extranamos y te amamos. Julia tu madre que te extrana
Ivanna Candelo
May 31, 2010
thinking of you this memorial day and everytime I look at the flag. I miss you, Steven.
Julia Martinez
April 9, 2010
Amor mio no hay instante en el que no te tenga en mi pensamiento, ere ese pedazo que le falta a mi corazon, aunque se que estas con el todopoderoso tal vez suene egoista pero preferiria que estuvieras conmigo. te extrano por que se que tu amor era el mas puro y sincero te amo tu madre que aun te espera.
MARIA T MARTINEZ
March 27, 2010
Steven, a pasar del tiempo, sigo pensando en ti, y mi experiencia con tu primo Jose, me hace devolver el tiempo y recordar tus primeros años de escuela junto a nosotros en Cartagena, tus uniforme,tus botas, tu lonchera, todo tu, tu sonrisa, tus manos, tu mirada, tu felicidad, tu dulzura...Dios todo esto es muy duro....tu sabes que aun lloro por tu partida ...adorado sobrino de mi alma, x siempre en mi corazon. Ily.
Amanda Martinez
March 26, 2010
Steven Candelo Martínez: Por siempre en el corazón de tu tía y de tus abuelos Rodrigo y Julia. Eras tan especial con nosotros, que siempre estás en nuestros comentarios.Mi Dios y la virgen te guarden en su santo reino.
Ivanna Candelo
March 26, 2010
Steven this is for becoming my light when I felt like I couldn't keep going.
Tara Polk
March 26, 2010
My beloved best friend in the whole world.... It's been two year and still feels like this happened yesterday... I'm sure that those of us who knew you and love you are still struggling to cope with and accept that this has happened to such a wonderful person... amazing you are and amazing you will always will be. I know that your with me every step of the way in all that I do. I made a promise to never fail you as you have never failed me. I have the pleasure to work with students who do nothing but appreciate what you have done for not only them but for all of us. Your picture sits on my desk at work so they all are curious and ask questions... I love you, adore you, and appreciate you, for all you have done for me and others. It is with the greatest joy that God has given me the honor to know you.... as we all walk through our various walks of life, I ask that you continue to protect us each an every day. A proctecr you very are! I love you to death and you KNOW IT! I will be out there to visit you today my love... God Bless! <3
Rodrigo Martinez
March 25, 2010
Another year without you and still hurts, Acepto tu partida pero no me resigno a ella, todavia lloro tu ausencia, pense que el tiempo me daria paz y resignacion pero no ha sido asi, nadA ni nadie puede llenar ese vacio que llevo en mi alma desde tu prematura partida, vives en mi corazon todos los dias, que dios te tenga en su gloria. Tu tio que te extrana.
March 23, 2010
Richard Vasquez
March 23, 2010
March 26, 2010 marks two years since that dreaded day. Steven, everyone who knew you, misses you. I miss hearing you say "Hey Mr. V, how's it going". You will live in my heart forever.
March 21, 2010
I was a medic in Baghdad that sad day that CPL Candelo was injured. My squad was on patrol and heard that another squad had a casualty and needed assistance. When we got there I treated CPL Candelo and did what I could to preserve his life. I will never forget that day. Later I found out that both CPL Candelo and I were from Houston. God bless his family.
SGT Brian Weser
March 6, 2010
So sorry we couldnt save you . We tried. You are still in my thoughts and I will remember you forever even though I only knew you for a few hours.
Ivanna Candelo
December 4, 2009
Steven I graduated Basic!!!! It was hell but I got through it. Now I'm in AIT hopefully all goes well. I don't know how I did it but I know you had part in that. thank you so much! Te quiero mucho y I just wish to see you again. tu hermana, Ivanna.
MARIA T. MARTINEZ
October 29, 2009
POR ESTOS DIAS, TE HE PENSADO MUCHO,HE VIVIDO MOMENTOS QUE ME HAN HECHO RECORDARTE...RECUERDO TU DISFRAZ DE SUPERMAN, QUE TE PONIAS UNA Y OTRA VEZ....ASI MISMO ESTA MI JOSE CON SU DISFRAZ DE POWER RANGERS, SE ME PARECEN TANTO..SOLO ESO...TQM
TIA MAYO.
Carlos Candelo
October 6, 2009
Hola Steven
Hoy es un dia cualquiera, pero no hace falta una fecha especial para recordar una persona tan especial. Se que estas al lado del Señor porque te lo mereces, y desde alla estas derramando bendiciones en Tus Padres, Hermanos,Hermanas y sobrinos. Gracias por los momentos que compartimos y por los momentos que compartiste con todas las personas que demuestran su afecto a traves de estas lineas.
Tu Tio que te quiere Carlos Ivan.
Ivanna Candelo
August 6, 2009
Oh Steven........
It's been more than a year since you moved on to a better place but to be honest I don't think this new house is to shabby you should of came here instead.but I understand it's been explained many time. Steven I never told you this but I always felt this way but its been an honor to be your sister. I remember as kids I wanted to be as mature as you, play madden as good as you but all I did was press every button on that control, I'd rather build with the dominoes then play barbies just cause I thought you were cool. Well all those memories linger in my thoughts and I noticed it hasn't changed all that much. As my senior year came about I made the decision to join the Army instead of going straight to college, which I'll probably sign up for as soon as I get settled. But yea I joined for many reasons and you definatley made a huge impact in my decision which I'm very contempt with as the beginning of my young life. I know when I see myself in the uniform you will be running through my mind and just the thought of how much strength you had will push me to better myself as a soldier and a person. Steven though you haven't been here for the last year you have helped me so much from my boy problems to what am I gonna do in my life? And I wanna thank you so much for this strength you have passed down to me. I hope when I graduate from basics you are there sitting by moms because she will need your strength too seeing all those soldiers in uniform. Well I leave in 12 days for basics and I remember the day you left for the first time and I remember crying but then I thought to myself "I'll see him again so no need to cry" so when I leave 8\18, I'll think the same when I say goodbye to momz, padre, erica, and the new member of the family Juliett. Steven I miss you & love you. Thanks for being that big brother that always made us feel protected and proud of all you did. God Bless, Stevie.
Edwin Ortiz
May 4, 2009
He will be always remembered as a brave soldier by all of his comrades
Maria T. Martinez
May 1, 2009
Hola mi adorado sobrino, sabes hace dias, tuve en mis manos un libro de Quimica de cuando iba a la secundaria y encontre unos rayones que tu le hiciste y que jamas borre, porque como tu y todo lo tuyo era especial para nosotros, en muchas paginas tenia tu nombre...se me vinieron recuerdos ....ayy Steven, no sabes cuanto me duele tu partida, te tengo tan presente que cuando llamo a tu primo jose...me sorprendo porque le digo Steven!!! y sabes le enseñe que cuando viera tu foto te hiciera el saludo militar, le digo ese.. es tu primo, es tu angel, esta en el cielo...y me dice mami en el cielo azul?....seguro que si.
tqm.
Tia Mayo.
Rodrigo Martinez
May 1, 2009
Querido sobrino, como me gustaria fuera posible escuchar tu voz una vez mas, aqui en la soledad de mi oficina te estaba recordando, ayer revisando unas fotos encontre las que tomamos cuando fuimos al broncos training camp, y me acorde que ese dia estuviste feliz como siempre tu estabas cuando nos agraciabas con tus visitas, me dio tristeza y alegria, tristeza por que esa clase de momentos no volvera a suceder y alegria por que ese dia la pasamos muy bien y felices..ya tu primo se tomo sus fotos del navy asi que ahora tengo una de el para acompanar a la tuya y pronto tendre la de Ivanna ustedes son mi orgullo... cuida desde el cielo a tu madre y hermanas y pequena sobrina, lo mismo a tus primos que te quieren como a un hermano especialmente a Rodriguito el te veia como su hermano mayor y fuiste una influencia positiva para el. Steven mijo cuanto te extrano...tu tio que nunca se olvida de ti.
julia martinez
April 9, 2009
Hola mi querido y amado Angel un dia mas en mi vida si tu presencia fisica, pero con ella en mi corazon a cada instante.Quiero darte las gracias por que aun en tu ausencia sigues aqui conmigo, gracias por que hy pudimos realizar nuestros suenos ya que teniamos el mismo sueno y fuiste tu el instrumento que Dios uso para complacer nuestros deseos. Amor se que donde te encuentres estas orgulloso de tu familia, tu hermmana finalmente culmina y seguira tu sueno creo que tu la inspiraste y para ella es un orgullo, al igual tu primo sabes creo que todos sentimos todos estos sucesos con sabor agridulce pero con el honor de saber que en tu corta pero sustanciosa vida nos dejastes grandes lecciones de vida.Recibe la bendicion y el corazon de tu madre que nunca te olvida.
Julia
Rodrigo Martinez
March 27, 2009
To my beloved nephew, It has been a year already since you left, but you are always going to be with me and those who love you. Most of the times and that is very frequent, when I have a memory of you it brings mix emotions to my heart sometimes it puts a smile on my face others it brings a tear to my eyes but I promise you, I'm working hard on more smiles, even though it is hard sometimes to accept the reality of live. I just was remembering the times when you used to tell me "Tio te estas poniendo viejo" and I used to say "because of you" and you would answer in a sarcastic way "ha ha funny" (that one brings a smile to my face), Me hubiera gustado que tu tambien te hubieras puesto viejo, creado una familia como lo tenias planeado y te hubieras realizado como policia, pero no fue asi tu reloj se detubo muy pronto asi que tu siempre seras un joven en mi mente..y yo tal vez sere un viejo al que tus recuerdos le traigan muchas sonrisas
Molina Family
March 27, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Steven I. Candelo Is Been A Year That You Left To Heaven We Will Always Remeber You. You Will Always Would Live In Our Hearts. You Are Now Part Of The Lord's Celestial Army
Untill We Meet Again In Heaven
Sincerely
Molina Family
Our Hero
Cpl. Joshua Alexander Molina
Born April 8th 1987 ~ KIA March 27th 2008 In Baghdad, Iraq
Maria T. Martinez
March 26, 2009
Hoy como muchos otros dias pienso en ti, miro una y otra vez tus fotos ..cierro los ojos y te imagino...cada que te recuerdo no puedo evitar llorar, me ha dolido muchisimo tu partida nene Ire, vives en mi corazon y en mis pensamientos por siempre, Dios te tenga en su reino...seguro que si..!! te amo
tia Mayo.
Peggy Childers
March 26, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Steven I. Candelo:
Steven gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
gregson martinez
March 22, 2009
proximamente cumpliremos un año sin tu presencia. el dios de la guerra te llamo a calificar servicios. a todos nos hubiera gustado, tener la oportunidad de estar mas tiempo contigo.pero, cuando el comandante en jefe, de todos nosotros, reclama nuestra presencia, debemos entonces sentirnos honrados, de estar a su lado.
y es que estoy seguro, que tu formas parte de la guardia de honor, del paraiso celestial.
espero, cuando mi turno llegue, poder siquiera, hacercarme a ti, y fundirnos en un abrazo fraterno.
comandante, asi como te solia llamar, conviertete en el angel protector, de todos los que nos quedamos aqui en la tierra, dando la pelea; tu ejemplo nos ilumina y nos guia.
Richard Vasquez
March 13, 2009
Steven,
March 26, 2009, marks 1 year since you were taken from all who loved you. I, to this day find myself reflecting on our friendship and my love for you. You brought joy to everyone and mostly to the ones you loved. I miss our conversations and enjoyed the ones we shared. You were a great kid and I had the upmost respect for you. There will always be a place in my heart for you. Your memories and my love for you will live in me till the day, I die. God bless you and may he keep you in his holy hands.
Rodrigo Martinez
March 5, 2009
Querido y recordado sobrino no hay dia que pase sin que estes en mi mente y corazon ,y todavia derramo lagrimas por tu ausencia, tu partida ha dejado en mi un vacio que nadie ni nada podra llenar, yo te quise y quiero como a mi propio hijo y al perderte perdi a un hijo el cual era mi orgullo, no sabes lo mucho que estrano nuestras platicas, tus llamadas que yo esperaba los fines de semana. mi unico consuelo es saber que hiciste lo que te gustaba y por eso siempre estare orgulloso de ti..si puedes cuida de rodriguito tu primo que te veia como un hermano grande el se enlisto en el navy siguiendo tus pasos, tu tal vez no estes de cuerpo presente pero estas en el pensamiento de muchas personas que tocaste con tu dulzura y buen corazon, tu viviras en el mio hasta el ultimo de mis dias, hasta siempre.....tu tio.
julia martinez
February 16, 2009
Amor deseo expresarte mi amor, mi orgullo y agradecerte por haber sido ese hijo que toda madre desea tener,quiero que sepas que ese vacio nada ni nadie lo llenara jamas, pero el recuerdo de tu sonrisa y ese gran amor que me tuviste, me dan fuerzas para seguir adelante, que gozes de la compania de los angeles y en especial de nuestro senor.
te ame y te amare siempre hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar. tu mama Julia
Tara Polk
January 1, 2009
Hey SWEETHEART!
I miss you soooo much... as you already know I brag about you soooo much to everyone, and it sucks cause it's usually you I spend every new year with... I have to honestly say 2008 has been the worth year of my life ever and I miss you and love you dearly... Keep watching over us! LOVE YOU ALWAYS!
julia martinez
December 31, 2008
Amor mio hoy se finaliza este ano 2008 y hoy como todos los dias estas en mi pensamiento y corazon, en mi vivir diario. hoy hace un ano hablamos, estabas en Irak cumpliendo con tu trabajo y yo te enviaba todas las bendiciones de una madre a su hijo, el mas bello, quien se me convirtio en un bello angel. Dejo ir este ano como uno de los mas dolorosos que he vivido,pero sabiendo que te encuentras con tu padre celestial y con la esperanza de algun dia estar junto a ti.
La mujer que te ama y amara siempre. tu madre Julia
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November 25, 2008
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Ricardo Jafet Candelo y familia
November 19, 2008
Steve hace muchos agnos en nuestro hogar tuvimos un angel como tu, con una mirada profunda que enajenaba a cualquier persona con su sabiduria en el diario vivir a pesar de su corta edad. Es cierto que no tuvimos la oportunidad de conocerte bien por contingencias del destino, mas sin embargo hoy y hasta el dia que nuestra familia exista, estamos de todo corazon con tu mama y tu papa, porque en lo mas profundo de nuestro hogar sentimos tu ausencia como la ausencia del hijo y hermano que alguna vez tuvimos.
julia martinez
September 26, 2008
amor hoy son 6 meses de tu partida y para mi tu madre es como si hubiese sido hoy, este vacio solo Dios me da la fuerza para llevar este dolor, haz dejado un vacio para esta tu familia y para la nina que era tu novia y su familia.
Hoy y todos los dias te amo y te amare hasta que nos volvamos a encontrar. tu madre y tu padre y hermanas te extranamos y te amamos. Love for ever your mom
Your my HERO Steven! (Luv, Tara)
August 11, 2008
The Many Faces! I love you boo! (Tara)
August 11, 2008
August 1, 2008
May you find comfort in knowing that soon God will fulfill his promises to bring about peace.
(Psalms 46:9, 72:7) (Isaiah 2:4) (Daniel 2:44)
July 10, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Candelo and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 10, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Candelo!
steven & lil sis erica
June 11, 2008
Erin Waite Ballard
June 8, 2008
Can someone please have Julia contact me right away. Some of the soldiers in Steven's platoon have gotten together their pictures of him and they are being sent to me. I need to contact her. I also have some messages that I would like to forward to her from them. Thanks
Tara and Steven! BESTIES! (Elsik HS)
Tara Polk
May 27, 2008
Hey my best friend ever, I just woke up so dont mind me if my words are jumbled or something. There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about you. We've been thru a WHOLE LOT and I would have never thought me and you would have ever gotten this far in our lives. We came together in my Freshman (your Sophomore Year) of high school and from there our friendship just flourished. All the tears, the laughs, the smiles, the fights (old married couple, you know what Im talking about), the screaming, the pranking, the love, just absolutely EVERYTHING we have done (and WE'VE DONE ALOT) was all totally WORTH IT and I wouldn't think twice about doing it all again. We had this unbreakable bond and people were truly like them two are just confusing and weird and I loved when people just didn't know what to think when it came down to us because we were very unpredictable. But during the time I got to know you, grow to love you, and watch you grow from a teenager to the man that you are now, I mean I can truly say I am EXTREMELY PROUD OF YOU! I mean I seen some things that you've done that I wasn't too proud of but that ugly duckling grew up to be a swann. Steven, you touched my life in ways I never thought possible, and I thank you for saving my life on numerous occasions. Without you, I don't know where I would be right now. You never gave up on me, you never stopped loving me, and I never honestly had that from someone who isn't my biological family. But to me you are my EVERYTHING (seriously I'm not playing, I got your name on my body before anyone else's that means alot and it's a symbol of my love and what you mean to me) and you mean the world to me, and I swear you have given me new insight on my life and I'm so ready to see you again, but I gotta do what God sent me here to do, and I know you'll be waiting at those gates for me, then we can go club it up some more and celebrate your turing 21! I know that you'll continue watching over all of us and again I love you sooooo very much, EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW YOUR NAME BOO, so that's why your with me everywhere I go, whether I talk about you, have my window sticker, my ribbon, and even my tatto, you deserve the world and you deserve to be know for the sacrifice you made for me. You gave your life for me and for that there is not enough thank you's in the world. I swear I will never ever fail you again and I WILL MAKE YOU PROUD MY LOVE! I love you and I represent you everyday. You are truly my everything, my hero, my guardian angel (and I told you that already, downstairs by the computer in the kitchen),my brother, my best friend, the love of my life, no matter what anyways says or think of it, your my Cpl. Steven Ivan "Shavontae'" Candelo aka MY POOKIE! I love you hun and I will see you soon! Until then enjoy playing that madden cause I know your playing it! I love you!
R.I.P STEVEN
ALLY
May 23, 2008
alyssa smith
May 22, 2008
wow steven to this day i still cant believe your gone it hurts to think about the past and the memories and know that you will not be there to make more your one of the strongest people that i have ever meet in my life for you to give your life for people you dont even know and to help make this place a better place for my daughter means everything to me i love you to death and i have no doubts that your in heaven (probly playin halo 3 rite now lol) you may be gone but you will never be forgotten for all those who dont know steven you missed out on God's favorite angel I LOVE YOU STEVEN see you soon
Kenneth Mendez-Diaz
May 22, 2008
Hermanito, tu sabes lo mucho que te quiero y extrano y me dolio muchisimo haberme enterado de lo que paso el mismo dia que regresamos de Iraq. Siempre estaras en mi corazon y el rosario que me regalaste siempre lo traere conmigo, muy cerca del corazon. Se que desde el cielo me estas viendo y escuchado. Que nunca se te olvide que aqui abajo hay muchas personas que te queremos y recordamos a diario. Descansa en paz carnalito....
SSG Mendez-Diaz
Carlos Candelo
May 8, 2008
A mi sobrino Steven que esta en el cielo en la gloria de nuestro Senor. Al leer todas esas frases bonitas escritas, me confirman la grandiosa persona que eras. Todo el que te conocia y trataba, asi fuera por un corto periodo de tiempo, inmediatamente veian en ti una persona integra, con muchas virtudes y cualidades. La Familia esta muy orgullosa de ti.
MARIA T. MARTINEZ OROZCO
May 8, 2008
Tuve en la tierra,a un sobrino que con la inocencia de su mirada y la ternura de sus manitas, se incrusto en mi corazon, en mi alma, su sonrisa picara esta indeleble en mis pensamientos, fue un luchador desde que pequeño,un muchacho ejemplar,valiente... mi nene Ire, hoy estas en los cielos, en la gloria de Dios, y aun inscrustado en mi corazon y en mi alma...por siempre seras recordado te amo.
tu tia.
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Suzanne MacDaniel
May 7, 2008
To the Candelo family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Stevens' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 Iraq
In Memory of Steven ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 4, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Steven, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Julia Martinez
April 25, 2008
Steven was a great son and a very loving person with big dreams and hopes and his loss was very much felt in my family and thank God and many other people who have prayed for us this has been a little less difficult to overcome so, to all those who have showed appreciation for my sons life, I appreciate all the words of encouragment and all these prayers towards my family and I. This is a very difficult time in our lives but with God in our hearts we we are able to continue living with him in our hearts. Again, thank you all for all the letters and prayers. We have felt your support and gratitude. Steven is not only a hero for his country but a hero in our family.
amparo morales
April 21, 2008
Querida familia Candelo, en nombre de toda mi familia les enviamos nuestro mas sincero sentimiento de condolencia, sabemos por el dolor tan grande que estan pasando y solo me queda pedir al cielo mucha resignacion. Especialmente en mi corazon guardo muchos recuerdos de Steven cuando nacio, tuve la oportunidad de cuidarlo en algunas ocasiones , recuerdo que su mama se mudo para Huston cuando el estaba todavia muy pequeno, en cierta ocasion que Julia su madre nos vino a visitar le dije que tenia que ver a Steven para recordar viejos tiempos, pero nunca mas lo volvie a ver, solo en el cielo cuando sea mi hora. Para Julia lo unico que le puedo decir, es que se sienta muy orgullosa de su hijo que dio su vida por nuestra patria y ahora el no solo sera su heroe sino el de cada Americano el es nuestro heroe tambien. Tu Julia eres fuerte y siempre has sido una buena madre y una excelente amiga ytu hijo te estara cuidando desde el cielo. Que Dios te bendiga a ti a tus hijas y esposo. Tu amiga de siempre
Amparo Morales
sandra morales
April 21, 2008
I KNEW STEVEN SINCE HE WAS A TODDLER. I REMEMBER HIM AS A SWEET LITTLE BOY, ALWAYS WAS HAPPY AND PLAYING WITH HIS TOY BUT ALWAYS HE SURPRISE ME SUCH A YOUNG LITTLE BOY HE WAS VERY STRONG AND VERY GOOD LITTLE BOY WITH HIS BABY SISTER AND FOR HIS MOM. HE WAS"MOMMY LITTLE HELPER" SINCE I KNEW JULIA HIS MOM AND HIS FAMILY WERE A FAMILY TO THEM. I REMENBER PLAYING WITH HIM AND BABYSITT HIM WHEN THEY USED TO VISIT US. HE HAD A SWEET BEAUTIFUL EYES, SMILE AND HE WAS VERY QUITE. I SEND ALL DEEPEST RESPECT TO TIA JULIA, IVANNA, ERIKA AND ALVARO I'M SHARING YOUIR PAIN. BECAUSE YOU GUYS ARE MY FAMILY AND HE ALWAYS WAS MY LITTLE COUSIN; EVEN HE WASN'T MY REAL COUSIN. TO ERIKA HIS FIANCE I'M SORRY FOR THE LOST OF THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. HE IS IN BEAUTIFUL PLACE WHERE HE CAN BE YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL. HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU. BE STRONG BUT DONT FORGETT HOW MUCH HE LOVE YOU AND THE HE WANT IT TO SEE YOU HAPPY AND HE ALWAYS SUPPORTED YOUR DREAMS. DON'T GIVE UP.
WITH ALL MY LOVE TO ALL OF YOU,
SANDRA MORALES
Paula Fredrickson
April 17, 2008
To the Candelo family, in behalf of my family and I our prayers are with you, , I hope as time goes by you will see better times, just remember this is not a "goodbye", it's a "I'll see you later", just keep him in your thoughts and hearts and he'll always be there. With sincere sympathy to you in your sorrow.
The Molina family &
Paula Fredrickson, sister of Joshua A. Molina (KIA 3/27/2008)
Us at Boot camp
Erica Vasquez
April 15, 2008
i want to thank everyone here that has our family in their prayers. my name is Erica Vasquez im steven's fiance. It is hard for me to write this but i cant thank everyone enough that has given us the support threw a time like this.
He will be missed by the many who love him.
To: The love of my life Steven Candelo...
Amor you will forever be in my heart and i will love you until the day i die.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY..
Peter Tijerina
April 15, 2008
My deepest symphathy on your lost, there are no words to easy your pain, just my prayers for your family. Peter Tijerina father of Sgt. James R. Tijerina (KIA Feb 7th 2007).
April 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I lost my husband 3-12 he was kia and I pray god gives you peace.
a grateful army widow and mother
A Very Greatful Family
April 11, 2008
Thank you for all you have done for this country! God bless you and your family.
Ruben & Rebecca DeLeon
April 9, 2008
We wish and you and your family our deepest sympathy for your loss. You had a wonderful son and brother. Our daughter Raquel know him the most, since she was good friends with his little sister Erica. I can only imagine the pain your whole family must be going through at this time. I know you were very proud of him, and so were we, when we heard he entered the Army to serve our country. We will be forever grateful for his bravery and I know God was awaiting his arrival. You are in our hearts and prayers. The DeLeon's
Kelly Haynes
April 9, 2008
There are no words to express the sorrow your loss brings all of us. Stephen's sacrifice for our freedom makes him a hero forever; although this can't possibly appease your grief; he will not be forgotten. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Erin Waite Ballard
April 8, 2008
To the Candelo family,
My heart goes out to you. Please know that your son is a hero and that he will be remembered for the sacrifice that he/you have made. My son is also with the 1st Sq, 2nd Cav out of Germany and he called me to give me this news. I am so sorry for your pain and his loss.
A Katy Mom
The Bonner Family
April 8, 2008
Our deepest sympathy for the lost of your son, Cpl. Steven Candelo. Know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your family is in our prayers.
DAVID & DIANA VASQUEZ
April 8, 2008
TO THE CANDELO FAMILY, YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. WE DID NOT KNOW STEVEN VERY LONG, BUT HE SEEMED TO BE A VERY FINE YOUNG MAN. YOU MUST BE VERY PROUD OF YOUR SON. I SPENT AN EVENING TALKING WITH STEVEN ABOUT HIS TOUR IN IRAQ. HE WAS VERY PROUD TO BE A SOLDIER. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, AND MAY HE WATCH OVER STEVEN.
Nicole and Cory
April 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 8, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Candelo family and friends in the loss of Steven. I did not know Steven, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Steven you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
A Soldier's Wife
April 8, 2008
CPL, I was honored to attend your memorial service in Vilseck. I was so touched by the stories of how you had always wanted to be a soldier and your loyalty to your mother. My husband recalls you speaking to him about your mother when you asked for permission to go home to see her last year. He is very proud to have been your commander.
You were a brave soldier fighting alongside the Iraqis helping them defend their country. I wish it didn't have to be this way. I pray for strength for your family; may God hold them close and offer an extra measure of His peace and comfort.
Apaches!
War Eagles!
Dragoons!
Luz Montoya
April 7, 2008
I did not know Steven, but my heart
breaks for the sorrow you must be suffering at this time. Please know that many people and fellow Americans share the pain with you and your family.
Barbara Braun
April 7, 2008
I am so sorry about the loss of Steven; I know that he will always be in your hearts. I am a member of Compassionate Friends, a support group for parents who have lost a child. For more information, please call Melinda Ginter, Compassionate Friends, Katy, 281-492-1262.
Andrew Glaus
April 7, 2008
There are not enough words to express the thanks to Steven for the service for his country. God bless you and your family.
Coach Andrew Glaus
Nicki Riggle
April 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janice Oswald
April 6, 2008
To the family and friends of CPL Candelo...I am so sorry for your loss of your fallen hero. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.
Robert Arnold
April 6, 2008
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Bob Arnold
SE TX PGR
Renee Owens
April 6, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. The great state of Texas mourns for the loss of another of its sons.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
chasememorialride.com
The Roque Family
April 6, 2008
Sorry for the loss of your beloved son. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
God Bless, Semper Fi.
Connie Velasquez
April 5, 2008
Dearest Candelo Family,
There are no words that I can say
to take away the pain of losing
your dear son. Please know
that my prayers and thoughts
are with you and your family.
Please know how much I
appreciate your son and all
our soldiers for what they are
doing for me and my family.
We will never forget.
God Bless.
April 4, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
A GRATEFUL MOM
April 4, 2008
THANK YOU for your dedication, love and sacrifice for our country. You are an example of the honorable man America loves. God Bless your family.
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