Kristen K. Figueroa Obituary

We continue to honor Kristen for his service & sacrifice for us.

March 12, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa:
Always remembering Kristen. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa:
Please accept my remembrance of Kristen on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family of Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa:
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.

I miss you bud. I spent 03/12/2010 over here. I pray for Sandy Marino, Kristen's mother, as often as I remember too. RIP brother.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa:
Remembering Kristen on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

To the family of Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa:
Kristen 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

On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Figueroa!

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Figueroa and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!

Please accept my deepest sympathy regarding the loss of Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa one year ago.
A Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

May the Peace of God and the memories of Kristen, remain in your heart always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

There is nothing I can honestly say that will equal the greatness of who I knew as PFC Figueroa. He made my time in SOI quite enjoyable. I will miss him greatly.

Semper Fi

Nick Crowl

You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time. When the really tough days come, remember all the joy she brought to you and those who knew her. We do not take for granted the sacrifice she was willing to make for our freedom. She is indeed a hero and her willingness to serve her country will not be forgotten.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I AM SO SORRY TO HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. MY SON IS STATIONED AT 29. PLEASE HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT THE BEAUTIFUL SMILE MAY CONITNUE TO SHINE. YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. STAY STRONG. GODSPEED SEMPER FI

We care and share your sorrow.

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock! And that we now know our "Guardian Angel" personally!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy to the Figueroa family in the loss of Kristen. I did not know Kristen, 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. Kristen you are a 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~

I am so sorry for your loss. No one can ever have the right words to say at a time like this. The whole in your heart is still so fresh. I too feel your loss, not for a daughter or son but for a brother and a Marine. My brother was killed on Feb 1 2006 in Fallujah Iraq. He was only 20. And though it has only been a month and a half, I find myself carrying on. It is hard and you can only take life day by day, know that she is with you and stands beside you. She is in a better place now, safe from pain, sadness, and lifes' let downs. She is home. She is a hero and died so others could live freely. Thank you Kristen.



PFC Sean T. Cardelli, USMC,

KIA 1 Feb 2006, 3/5 India Co.

Dear Figueroa Family,
Even though we have never met, I feel as if we are part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed in Iraq on Oct. 3,2005 by an IED. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding you close to His heart as He has held my family through these past months. May you feel His peace and comfort as you pass through these difficult days.

To the Family of Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa:



I am saddened to sign yet another guest book. We grieve with you in the loss of your precious daughter Kristen. I know from first hand experience exactly how you are feeling and what you must be going through. We too lost a son in Iraq on December 1, 2005.



As a mother/parent I know there is nothing I can say that will ease your pain and sorrow over the terrible loss of your brave and courageous daughter. I know your hearts are broken and there is now a void and deep sadness in your heart that will never be filled. While the pain will probably never leave but lessen some with time, I pray the Lord gives you comfort, peace and strength to help you cope with this earth shattering loss no parent ever wants to experience.



This is an extremely difficult time, but hold on to those good memories of your daughter….the ones that make you laugh and remember with joy the moments that you shared. The laughter between all those tears is one of the ways that will help you work through your grief. Kristen is a hero (a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities) and even though we were not fortunate enough to know her we pray for you and all your family and for all those men and women serving our country so valiantly. Our children have made the ultimate sacrifice and they will always be honored and never forgotten. Unfortunately these tragic events have bound all of us together and changed our lives forever. God bless you and all those who mourn the loss of Kristen and thank you for her courageous service to our country!



Barb Benard (Mother of SFC Brent A. Adams KIA Ramadi, Iraq 12/01/05)

God Bless you Kristen. Rest in peace.

To Kristen's family and friends-

My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.

They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-

The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor

2/6 WPNS

KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

Rest in Peace Tufelhunden...Sister of a Fallen Marine

To the family of Lance Cpl Kristen K. Figueroa--I am extending my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you in your time of deepest sorrows. I pray you find comfort and peace in the Lord. Thank you Lance Cpl. Figueroa for your ultimate sacrifice. You are a true hero.

Proud 172 Stryker Mom

Dianne Werner

To the Family of Lance Cpl. Kristen K. Figueroa:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young woman who gave her life so selflessly. We lost our son 12/1/05.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. They will never be forgotten, never able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your memories will sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away. God Bless this courageous soldier and her family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )