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for Joseph Heredia
Charlie Hermanson
June 27, 2016
This marine was one of the greatest leaders I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in my life not a day goes by where I don't remember the times I'll see you on the other side brother
Dionicia Schofield
September 4, 2015
I knew we didnt know eachother but I want to thank you for your service. I am a SM Saint alumni and remember you and Natalia from back in the day. C/O 2001. My prayers go out to you and your family you left behind.
November 7, 2014
Ten years ago today I remember hanging out in Fallujah with you just like it was yesterday one day we'll meet again.
Benito and Rebecca Hernandez
November 20, 2013
Sometimes no matter how hard he had fought, He done all that he can here on earth,
With his death, today's freedom was bought,
And we are left with God's words for comfort.
A Good Marine has died for others freedom so
Let us Never Forget Crpl Joseph J. Heredia and those others who helped protect our freedom.
Loved & Never Forgotten!!
Family Diaz
May 27, 2013
Miss you primo. We all do here in Fresno. we have and always remember you.
November 26, 2012
Still remembered and honored. Those we lost will continue to be honored. God Bless Joe Heredia.
Alejandro Rocha
November 13, 2012
To Joe,
Today I have visited another fallen brother that I will never forget, Victor Lu. It open a large wound that forever will be present to me and the rest of the Marines that served in 3rd Bn., 5th Marines. I look back and I realized how blessed I am in meeting great heroes and forever legends. Joe, like Victor Lu, and the rest of the brother we lost in battle, you will never be forgotten for your braveness. It has been a great honor to serve with men, true men, in combat. It will be nearly 8 years since you departed from us Joe, but I want to send you and your family my strongest gratitude for serving in our Marine Corps. There is not a day that goes by that I forget about my brothers that gave their life for our country. We love you Joe, and we will always remember, and we will never forget.
Semper Fi,
THREE FIVE...GET SOME!!!
NACTON '03, DARKHORSE '04....and the history of 3rd Battalion 5th Marines will all continue of great warriors...
Joel Wildrick
December 2, 2011
Still thinking of u everyday brother
Joel Wildrick
December 1, 2011
Miss u joe and think about u every day
Sgt Wildrick
3/5 usmc
Get Some
S. Allen
November 22, 2011
Remembering Cpl Heredia in this anniversay month of his passing. He will always be a HERO and NEVER forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 20, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia:
Remembering Joseph 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
S. Allen
May 31, 2010
Never to be forgotten an American Hero. Thank You.
Kenna Larra
August 11, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Mike Mahoney
July 9, 2009
Joe, you were an inspiration to anyone who ever met you. We all miss you. God bless...
S. Allen
May 24, 2009
Never Forgotten.
joel wildrick
May 22, 2009
hey joe man i really miss u brother there isnt a day that dosent go by that i dont think about u. im so glad that u were the one that premoted me to cpl u will always be in my thoughts. Cpl wally
In Memory of Joseph ~ (Debra Estep)
November 20, 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 Joseph, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
November 20, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia:
Joseph 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
Suzy Allen
May 25, 2008
Cpl Heredia, Even though you are above, please watch over the ones you love. You will "NEVER" be forgotten.
S. Allen
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Heredia!
Dean Nist
January 20, 2008
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and Gene. May god bless both of you.
Rest in peace.
Semper Fi
Sgt. Nist
Alejandro Rocha
January 15, 2008
Hey brother, man I miss you man!I never forget the first I met you. I was a young, boot PFC when I joined 3rd Bn "fighting" 5th Marines.I am destroyed from the inside, destroyed that you and "Mean" Gene Ramirez are not here. It hurts, I have been out for almost two years, and I cannot forget you guys. Joe, you are my hero. I have to thank you for giving me the motivation I have right now. Jay, Joel, Jesse, and I keep in touch. We do not talk about what happened in Iraq, but when we see each other, we see Joe Herredia. Brother, we will never forget you man! When God calls my number, we will reunite, and I will buy you that shot I owe you! Semper Fi,
Your Brother,
Rocha.
August 13, 2007
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)
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Heredia and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
joseph heredia
June 6, 2007
i resepct the courage you had to die for whats right.
Gary Allain
December 26, 2006
Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Marie McCarthy
December 21, 2006
I too have a Marine son named Joseph. Your Joe and My Joe sound so much alike, I wish they might have known each other. I pray for your family that in your love and pride for your Joe you will find comfort knowing he now guards the Gates of Heaven. Thank You Joe XO
December 16, 2006
Now over 2 years that you are gone. Not forgotten. Rest in peace Joseph. And to his family, know you raised one of the best.
Garnet Jenkins
November 9, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Marine, Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia, on this 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Joseph rest, in the Caring Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Heredia family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing this country remembers Joseph's Sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Natalie Lucero
March 3, 2006
Cpl Heredia was in my husbands platoon. He was a great Marine and a true warrior. God Bless his family.
Wife to 3/5 Marine
Rebecca & Benito Hernandez
November 19, 2005
We miss you! Our prayers still go out to your family during this tough time. GOD BLESS!
Tony Gonzalez
April 25, 2005
I would have never thought that i would have lost a friend in this war. But my heart goes out to his family and Nat. I hope god can ease the pain. I knew Joe from football and i haven't seen him since 2000 but i knew he loved what he was doing as a marine. Joe you will always be in my memories for the rest of my life. much love.. tone
Tasha Marinello
December 6, 2004
I never got the chance to meet Joe, but my ex. was close friends with him. My deepest sympathy to Natalia and his family. I cant even imagine your loss. Joe (from what everyone had to say about him) was awesome and will be missed. So much drive and motivation in him. He did more than alot of people our age would be willing to do. RIP Joe, and take care of us. You wont be forgotten.
Sheila Tenold
December 6, 2004
To the Family of Corporal Joseph Heredia,
As a Marine Mom I wish to offer my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved Marine.
He was a special person in the world. I honor his bravery, committment to our country and his sacrifice. He will never be forgotten. May the Lord God grant you comfort in your grief.
In Sympathy,
Sheila Tenold
Proud Marine Mom
Mary Ann Jones
December 5, 2004
May God surround your family with his loving arms. My heart aches for your wife, parents, and siblings. May your soul find peace and may your family know that while it will never be right, this country is eternally grateful for your sacrifice and theirs.
cecil borboa
December 5, 2004
I knew not this young man who gave of himself to his country. However, I wish to give him thanks for the ultimate sacrifice, his life. May God bless him and his kind. My heartfelt condolances to his family, friends, and brothers& sisters of the Marine Corps.
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