Brian Pedro Obituary

Just missing you. Wish I could hear your words of wisdom.

Hello,

We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Brian J. Pedro US Army Sergeant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and many others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Wow brother.... what to say, it's been nearly 8 years since that fateful night that shattered our lives. We didn't always get along, considering that our bunks were less than a foot from each other, as we were always getting in each other's ways, I would say it's rather to be expected. I still remember you working your butt off in that horrible Afghanistan heat, trying to get AC running to the tents from 60 year old equipment. Yeah we all complained, but you got it done. When someone in the platoon was down, you would always go that extra mile to bring them back up. I'll never forget bleeding on the floor of the mrap and hearing your name on the radio as KIA. I wish there was something I could have done bro, every day since I have wished that. I remember us all talking about future plans right before this happened, and how you couldn't wait to be a father, and how proud you were of all your nephews and nieces. I know you know your mom is an amazing woman, and I know you watched over us when she tearfully said she was so glad that I was ok at your army funeral. I wish I could have made it out to Cali where you are laid to rest, but rest easy brother, I will make it out there one day. I am proud to call you friend, and brother, and you (or your sacrifice) will not ever be forgotten so long as I draw breath. I love you and miss you bro.

Spc Ekstrand, Errick Esrl. I hope your resting buddy, somedays i only made it out because you inspired me

Hi Son, I'm sooo sorry that I wasn't there to visit with you on memeorial day. I was in Albuquqerque as you know attending a tribute to you, Nathan, & a Capt. Fresques. it was a very emotional day. a very moving memorial tribute servicealso. your 2 aunties were ther as well as shanna as you also saw & can you believe it they behaved themselves lol. I miss you son of mine. I love you sooo much & I will be down to see you soon. give your dad Dave a big hug & kiss from me & let him know I love/miss him sooo much too. say hi to all the folks up there for me kiss & hug all the grandparents & greatgrandparents for me too. tlk soon Son. Love, Mom.

We stopped today, we were thinking of you as do so very often. You are dearly missed.. They had a special candle light Memorial ceremony to honor all the veterans here at Eternal Hills, It was very nice. You are deeply missed.

Thinking of you today, and so happy your Mama and Shanna got to attend the special Memorial Day ceremony in your honor!

Brian,
I cant believe its been so long since you passed. my sons birthday is the same as yours and i remember calling you to tell you that he was your birthday present. i still think of you daily and times that i thought we would act out or goof off...you were my partner in crime so much and i miss you...nothing can fill the hole in my heart where you were placed...i miss you my friend, brother, and comrade in arms...instant friendship is vewry hard to come by but you and I did it and now the world seems that much darker and less funny without you around...i love you man

In memory & honor of Brian. Long may his spirit live.

Never forgotten. Thank you for your service. I'll see you on the other side.

Brian my dear friend, your memory will forever be preserved in my life. Thank you for being YOU-WONDERFUL YOU! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Rest in peace sweetheart.

Love Your Good Friend Always, Angela Quesada
~R.I.P. BRIAN PEDRO~

October 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Brian Pedro:
Remembering Brian on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.

Glad I was able to visit you again where you are peacefully sleeping on the beautiful hillside.

It's been a year since my last entry Cuz and the world hasn't been the same without you. The Detroit Lions are undefeated

It's been a year since my last entry Cuz and the world hasn't been the same without you. The Detroit Lions are undefeated

God bless your family as they travel down the tough road ahead. Thank you for your sacrifice. I'll miss you, brother.

Even though Brian has been gone a year, there isn't a day that goes by that he isn't thought about and remembered. Through him, we have gained a new family and some great new friends. We will do all we can to keep Brian's memory alive. He is a hero and we are better people for knowing him the short time that we did. Love to you always, Brian, Shanna, Momma Lulu, Ashley, and the whole family.

Sis,I just want you to know that I am praying for you and Dave. I miss Brian and think of him often and charish the memories. I love you very much<3

Dear Son of Mine, I know I'm late writing to you , but time just got away from me. I surely do miss you bby boy. I'm so thankful first of all to our Heavenly Father for allowing me to your mother here on this earth. i cherish all the times we had good & bad. They say that abscense makes the heart grow fonder well i didn't need to lose you to have my heart grow fonder of you. i never stop being fond of you. i want you to know that we're doingg okay down here, but would sure like it if you were back here with your brother to share in the things that are going on these days. i hope that you will always know that i love you & miss you so very much son of mine. thank you for all the years that we had together. though they were over to quick i'll always have the memories of our time here on earth together. take care my boy & take care of your lil' brother. say hi to all the grandparents &greatgrandparents up there for me. Save me & your dad Dave' spotfor us. we will see you & everyone else again one day. I Love You & BearBear. Missing you both so much. always know that you're watching over us, i do feel you with me son. take care, Love Mom & Dave, & your new lil brother Phobo.

Brian,
Tomorrow will be one year. One year that we got through without you. And it was harder than I could've ever imagined. I still miss you everyday and I always will. We are moving forward like you would've wanted us to, but it in no way is the same. Every chance I get I share with someone the story of us and of you're sacrifice. You will always be with us and never forgotten. I know you are up there telling us to stop crying. We will continue living, and when I hear our song I will think of your smile and I will be glad to have had you in my life. My love, my friend, my teacher, my hero. I love you so much and always will. Rest in peace my angel. Cape beef jerkey supplies

To the family of Sgt. Brian Pedro:
Brian 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."

As we approach the year anniversary of Brian's death, I want to focus on his life rather than his death. We know he was a hero in life and in death and will always be loved and missed. He was a good man, son and friend. May we always be grateful for his life and the time we had with him. He lives on in all of us as we remember his love and caring. God bless all who knew him.

Brian,
I miss you bro. I think about all the crazy fun times we had....from the time that we were in 6TH grade and you broke youre arm and still played football!!!! I dont know if youre mom knows you played but she knoes know! you are missed...... You're my boy blue!!!!
Brandon Rawlins

Thank you Brian for your ultimate sacrifice,you'll be forever missed! My deepest sympathy to all the family especially my Sis,Lulu....I know you're so proud of him. Thank you for sharing him with me,I will always be a proud "Auntie". Love to you and Dave always!

Brian,
I found myself wanting more than anything to talk to you this morning. To just dial your number and get your advice. Have you tell me itll all work out. But I couldnt. I get sad all over again when I miss you like that. With crazy schedules and time differences, I find it harder and harder to talk to mama and jarel and that makes me miss you even more. We all wish everyday that we could wake up and this had been a 10 mon long nightmare. That we still have you. But i try and take comfort in the fact that I know youre watching over us now. I still feel you all around me, just when I need it the most. So until I see you again, I will continue to try and be someone youd be proud of. I love you my hero.
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Brian, as with all our service personnel, was a true hero to our country. He made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. I am proud to have known him and to have called him "nephew". May God bless his entire family and to God all glory should be given, even in adversity. This, however is a victory for Brian as he has now taken up residence with our Lord in heaven.

My Dearest Son, well we got through another month without you her. I gotta tell you son, it hasn't been easy either. now alost 2 months with out your lil' brother iether has been pretty tough on me. i'm so glad that he tried his best to hang on for as long as he could though once you were gone. i do believe he just knew that he would only be here long enough for me to try to get back together as best as i could before he just couldn't do it anymore. thank you son for not taking him back home with you so soon. that yo let us have him here to help ease our pain of not having you here anymore. hope you two are having all the fun & crazy times like you used to do here. say hi to all the grandparents for me & keep our place ready for us dave & i . I love & miss you both soooo very much Bian. take of each other up there & keep watching over us me & dave down here. hope you like all the changes we've made to your dream house. i'd like to think that we have your absolute approval of what we've done & are doing. hope we're making you proud of us for trying to do things to honor your memory & that with what you left us that we are making good choices with your approval. you all are never far from my heart & thoughts or prayers. Love, Mom & Dave.

Dear Son, today is 9 months for real that you left us to return to our Father in Heaven. Now you also have your BearBear back with you. kinda sad that both my bby boy' are no longer with us but i know you 2 are having the time of your lives together now. i miss you 2 soo much son, & i Love you both so very much too. we watched the coverage of your homecoming & funeral services tonite in honor of your 9 mos. mark without us. lots of tears & laughter. i know you were watching us & i hope i did you proud in honoring you the best way i could & that you deserved. i'm doing better these days, but i still have my "bian moments" too. as always son say hi to all the folks we know up there.take care of puppy boy for me & dad dave. we sure do miss him alot too. i don't have no puppy outside to give my leftovers to. i'll see you both one day keep our place open for us. Always & Never far from our hearts & thoughts. Love, Mom & Dad Dave.

Brian,
Today is not another month without you. Its not your birthday or a holiday. But I woke up this morning thinking of you and just wishing I could hear your voice. Your mom and I call these our Brian moments. Those moments where we become painfully aware that you aren't here. I miss you. This morning, I laid there wondering what I would say to you if I could see you just one more time. What would I feel? I miss and love you so much and I am so proud to say you were my best friend and my other half. I was so blessed to have you in my life and to have you watching down on us now. Our hero, our angel. Cape, beef jerky, supplies.

Hi Son, Well it's been 9 months today since I lost you. I know you're back with ou r Father in Heaven, but I gotta tell you son of mine. I REALLY LOVE & MISS YOU SOO VERY MUCH. Be happy bby boy, start to pave the way for me, Dave & your lil' brother okay. Say hi to all the folks we know up there. Love to all the grandparents too, miss them too. love, Mom.

Brian,
Well we made it one more month without you here. I can't begin to explain to you the void we fill. I miss your smile. Your laugh. Your honest advice and stupid jokes. I miss you singing to boyz II men off key and just a second late haha mama is doing good. She's missing you so much though. I can't even imagine the pain she feels. But she's strong and she's doing good. Im still checking up on her like you wanted me to. Im being a good daughter! I love and miss you Brian. You are forever my hero.
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love, babygirl Ashley

Mama Lulu and Family
I know that things are not the same and that no words can fill the void you feel. As Pedro is in heaven looking down and smiling upon us...it is the moments of happiness and joy that we see everyday that remind us of the what a great friend, soldier, son, and family member that he was to all of us. I know that none of us can replace your loss, but as you loss a son, and heaven gained an angle...but all of us that knew and were touched by Pedro are also touched by the loss and are now part of your life and if you would have us are more than willing to be the son that you loss. We miss you Pedro so much and Mama Lulu we are all here for you.

Mama Lulu,
having you be the first one I talked to this morning made my day. We cried and talked about how things were supposed to be. But like you said, I will always be your daughter and a part of your incredible family. Today more than most days im thinking of Brian. rereading letters and staring at pictures of how we were makes me miss his laugh and sarcastic sense of humor. Brian made this world a better place and he made me a better person. I will always love him and be greatful for the ultimate sacrifice he made for all of us. My love, my best friend, my hero. Cape beef jerky supplies!
Babygirl Ashley
" ...im in a better place. Where soldiers live in peace and angels sing amazing grace."

On this day, and every day, we remember how great a man Brian was. He is a hero to so many people, how lucky anyone is to say they knew Brian. I know he is in a better place where the sun shines bright and the grass is always green. God bless Brian and the wonderful family that raised him to be the man he was.

I wish that I had the words to let you all know how much Brian has meant to our family. Brian was a very special presence in our lives and he will forever live on in all of our memories. Please know that your family will continue to be in our prayers and that we will always be grateful for your sacrifices.

On Memorial Day and every day we think of Brian and wish he were here with us. But we know he is watching over all of us. Mama Lulu and family, we think of you every day too and feel like through the loss of Brian we gained another family. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Brian, you are and will always be missed.

This first Memorial Day is a reminder of your sacrifice and the loss your family is enduring. Your love of family and country sustains us and we feel your love all around us. You and all the fallen were remembered at Mass this morning. You are in God's hands now. Love, GC

Dear Brian, this Memorial Day will be a special day of honor for you. I wish your family and friends the courage and strength to keep in their hearts the joy you carry on.

I wish that I could find words worthy enough to honor Brian, but I know that would be difficult, if not impossible, to do. What can be said about someone who was obviously loved by so many and who gave everything so that not only each of those people, but also so many people he didn't even know, could live a better life? Even in those times when he was far away from home making sacrifices that most of us can't even imagine, he never asked for anything.

I am so happy to have had the chance to have Brian in my life and to be able to call him a friend. I will regret that we never had the chance to meet in person like we talked about so many times, but I will always remember Brian and the many laughs and good times we shared.


“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Joseph Campbell

Well Brian here's one month closer to a year without you. Its still unbelievable. Sometimes I still wait for you to call me and tell me I'm a bad daughter and that I need to call my mama Lulu. I talked to your mom yesterday. We had a nice conversation. We miss you. Nothing is the same without you here. We know you are watching over us. I love you Brian. Cape beef jerky supplies!

Death, be not proud

Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.

By John Donne
The Poetry Foundation

Hi Brian! Today I found a little teddy bear wearing Army fatiques. When you squeeze his tummy he sings the Country song, "I'm proud to be an American..." It was meant to be that I found the little guy, as a reminder to you that you are always thought of.

Hi son, well I got through my 1st birthday now without my phone call from you. It was sad but I could feel you helping me get through my day. Happy Easter son. I love you & miss you so much. Give big hugs to all my grandparents for me for Easter. Tell them all about me & your Dad Dave. We Love you. See you one day again son. Your bby brothers doing good. He's just getting older & slower. Help me keep him around for awhile longer yet okay. Love, Mom, Dave & BearBear.

Happy Easter bud....miss you dearly

I will never forget him, he was not only my cousin but i considered him a once in a lifetime friend. I love him dearly and will always continue too throughout my life, he will always be there to guide me and for that i thank him for all that he did in his life before and i thank him for always watching over his PEBBLES
I'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER BRIAN

Mama Lulu and Dave,
Its been 6 months and I still can't believe he's gone. I feel Brian around me all the time and I see him in my dreams. He was the most incredible person I've ever known. He changed my life. He changed who I was. He made me want to be a better person.
Brian made more of an impact than he ever knew. Brian didn't just die for his country. He really really lived. He traveled and experienced so much. He had an amazing family and parents that he loved and looked up to. He had great friends and made memories that will always be with us. He found true love. He loved someone and had someone love him back wholeheartedly. He is a man so many will remember and be greatful for.
We will always miss his sweet smile and goofy laugh. I will think of him and think of strawberry pizza and 90s R&B. He was a remarkable man, friend and hero. I am proud to serve the same country and fight the same fight Brian died protecting. I will strive everyday to live a life worthy of his sacrifice.
I love and miss you everyday Brian.
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Love,
Your angel babygirl

Mama Lulu and Dave,
Its been 6 months and I think of Brian everyday. I feel him around me all the time and I see him in my dreams. Brian changed my life. He made me want to be a better person. He knew me. The real me. And he loved me despite all my imperfections. He was the best friend I've ever had. He taught me how to love. I owe so much to him. Its so hard knowing I have to go on without him. Knowing that he wont be there. He has changed more lives than he could ever know. That's all he ever wanted. I remember a conversation I had with him where he told me to change the world. Even if it were just one persons world. Brian did that. He did more than that. He has made an impact on this world that he couldn't have imagined. He didn't only die for his country. He lived. He really lived. He traveled and saw the world. He loved with everything inside of him and had someone who loved him back. He had true friends and made memories. He had parents who he looked up to and were the best role models. He is one of the most amazing men I've ever known. And I will forever strive to live a life worthy of his sacrifice. It is an honor knowing I serve the same country and fight the same fight Brian died protecting. Rest in peace Brian.
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Ash

Dear son, well today is your 6 mos. mark & it feels like yesterday that you left to be back with Father in heaven, & all the grandparents. I just watched the slideshow that palyed at your funeral service again for the gazillionth time. I love & miss you soo much. somedays i just don't want to even get out of bed for wk or anything else for that matter. i hope you are watching all the renovations that we've been doing to your house that was supposed to be yours. i keep expecting the phone to ring on the wkends & it be you telling me what's been happening with you. all's well with all of us other than you're missing. Say hi to all the folks & grandparents up there for me. Keep my place waiting for us son we'll see you when we get there. Love Mom, Dave, & BearBear.

Love you so much Brian there is not a day that goes past where i dont miss and think about you, please say hello to grandma and grandpa and know that you will never be forgotten and i feel so blessed to be related to a true hero! love you Brian.

Son, well it's the day after your birthday & we're home safe after visiting with you. Just know how much I Love & Miss you bbyboy. Say hi to all the grandparents & friends we know for me. Forever my boy, Love Mom, Dave & Puppy.

Happy Birthday Brian! Many many people who love you are celebrating your life today! This is my Birthday candle for you!

Happy Birthday Brian! Many people who love you are celebrating your life today! This is my Birthday Cake candle for you!

Happy Birthday, Brian. You are loved and missed. We are all proud of your service for our freedom. You will not be forgotten. You are safe in God's hands now. GC

LuLu and David: I am so very sorry for your loss. I never had the priviledge of meeting Brian, but nevertheless am thankful for the freedom his service provided. May he rest in peace and may you find peace in your cherished memories of time spent together.

Christopher Burns

Brian,

It seems like just yesterday we were talking about you coming for a visit. To meet my husband and baby. I can't believe that you are gone. You were such a great friend, you always will be in my heart. I love you, and I know that we will see each other again.
Love you always.
Kellie

Hey Brian, I miss you, bro. I was sitting around the other day, talking about Jeff Dunham with my bro and his girlfriend and a few other people, and I thought of you. You always made me smile and laugh. And sometimes, I still expect to hear you yell "SGT Morgan!" from across the room. I miss you. Keep an eye on us, huh? Love you bro.

I miss you, I love you and you are ALWAYS on my mind. Thank you for the wonderful memories that bring the most sincere smiles to my face. I'm proud to have served with you and even more proud to say that you were one of my closest most dearest friends. From the first time we ever spoke to each other (in the most sarcastic manner) to our last drive in LC, every memory has given me something to keep close to my heart. I wub u peep. Keep an eye on me until it's my time to join up with you, ok?

It's hard to eccept that Brian is gone; We will miss his sense of humor and his ability to ease a room full of nail biting worry warts. Brian was a blessing to those around him and lived a life of significance beyond what most people ever get close to. We admired Brian for his strenght of character and his faith.We will continue to be inspired by the actions he took and the things he said while he was alive. Brian will always live in our memories. We love you Brian, your brother Harley and Jan

SGT BRIAN PEDRO You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.

I miss my best friend everyday, but I'm glad we had so many good times together. He helped to mold me into the person I am today. We pushed each other and held each up. Some day are hard, but all the good memories help bring me through. I will never forget Brain. Love you and miss you Bro.

Brian was a guy I always remember with a smile on his face. He was such an amazing man, and friend. It is tragic to know that we will never see his smiling face in person again but at least we have our memories to cherish. He was the kind person that we all should aspire to be like with such a good heart and inviting friendship. My love and prayers go out to his family, and everyone that has lost such an amazing person. I feel so blessed to have known such an loving and insping person and to now know that he is looking over us all and making sure that we are safe and doing right. Although you are gone Brian you will never be forgotten. We love and miss you.

My heart belongs to the Pedro Clan and Brian, above all others, will always be the most precious person in this great family. It is with the deepest gratitude I say, Brian, your bravery will live on in our hearts forever and there are no words to describe how much you are missed. I love you. "Baby" Esther

Dear bby boy, Well it's been 4 mos. without you & I still hurt. You are & always will be my son & best friend. It goes without saying how much I Love & miss you. There's so much to tell you. Your brothers doing fine. He's a little slow, but doing good. I know he misses you, cuz he clings to me even more than ever. Don't take him to soon ok son. I need him here with me for a long time. It's superbowl time again. steelers vs. packers. gotta go with the pack.Tell my mom & dad I said hi & my grandmas & my grandpas hi too. Have fun with all your grand parents up there son. watch over us & we'll se you again one day. love Mom, Dave, & BearBear.

Brain u will be missed by everyone whose heart you have touched with your humor. I remember the good times we had in high school with the gang. I miss you and know u are now in a better place looking down on everyone.
God bless you and your family.

Ah, Brian, What can i say?...WE were friends so fast, it was like we were long lost brothers, or two halves of a really old (and funny/good looking) soul. I will always remember the good times my brother, all the laughs, and all of the tears. There were alot shed for you, and will continue to be my friend, until we are all together again...probably doing something stupid..involving cardboard boxes.

Brian and his family remain in my thoughts and prayers. No greater love....

Grandma Carol

Pedro I enjoyed getting to know you when you sereved under my husband and feeding you all the wonderful meals at the bowling center, my family will miss you greatly and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Merry Christmas Brian, I will light a bright, shining candle for you at the candlelight vigil at Eternal Hills in Oceanside,CA on Dec. 11, 2010.
Thank you for touching our lives with your love.

What an outstanding young man! Many condolences to the Pedro family for their awesome loss. Thank you Sgt. Pedro for your and your family's sacrifice for us all. Godspeed.

SGT BRIAN PEDRO You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.

I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know there are no words to say at this time except to let you know the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our Father give you comfort and peace in the years to come.

My Heart and Prayers go out to the Family of SGT BRIAN PEDRO , and to the brave young soldier who fought for all of us . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you though i did not know Brian personnely i work at White Sands Missile Range, NM and i feel like he was part of my family. I will continue to pray for all of you.

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Brian will 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.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

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

SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to SGT. Brian Pedro our Brother-in-Arms . To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Brian. And to Brian it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Brian, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,335 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Brian’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

God bless this family. SGT. Pedro your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

In Humble Tribute, to this Brave Young Soldier, who has given his life, in the Service of our Country and for Freedom, With deep gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.

May Sgt Brian Pedro, rest safely now, in the Hands of God and may the Peace of God be with the Pedro family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

Tell them of us, and say...
For their tomorrows...
We gave our today.

I am sincerely hoping that you feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a True American Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your Loss.