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for Fred Maciel
Anthony AGUILAR
November 12, 2024
https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/FREDLEEMACIEL/1D7C8B
Attached is your listed Veteran Legacy Memorial Site.
Respects brother,
SSG Aguilar
Charlie Gili
July 25, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Fred L. Maciel US Marine Lance Corporal. 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. 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
Sheila Michael
July 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss, may God bless you and your family now and always.
July 27, 2014
Semper fi brother!!!!!!
July 26, 2014
Just read the story about the flag, brought tears to my eyes. May God give your family comfort in your loss. We have a son in Spring, as a parent we thank you for your son's service. God bless. Roger&Patty Ozuna
USAF 1987-1992 We Take Care of Our Own.
Derek Johnson
July 26, 2014
Rest In Peace Lance Cpl. Fred L. Maciel. May peace comfort your family. Know that you are held in respect for your service to this United States. Thank you for that service.
Janet Hofbauer
July 26, 2014
SEMPER FI, Brother.
USN LB,CA
Tim Ciancio
July 25, 2014
To the family and friends of Fred
Semper Fidelis.....
You gave your life for our freedom much honor and respect
GOD BLESS
Sgt. Tim Ciancio USMC Ret
Rosalinda Ceniceros
July 25, 2014
I just want to Thank LANCE CPL. FRED L. MACIEL FOR fighting to keep me and my family SAVE and everyone else. May GOD bless his FAMILY and keep them save.
HAPPY B-DAY CPL.LANCE
Our Condolence to you and your Family and Friends
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2013
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Fred L. Maciel:
It has truly been my honor to sign Fred's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Fred will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
January 29, 2012
January 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Fred L. Maciel:
Always remembering Fred. "Some gave all."
Carlos Maciel Jr.
January 28, 2012
Your day went by bro and I thought of you all day....I love and miss you my brother, wish you were here
Patsy Maciel
January 27, 2012
My son Fred yesterday was 7 yrs and I had such a hard time, I went to the gravesite and cried for over an hour. It's so hard for me to be without you, you and your brother are my heart and now half of my heart is gone. Mama misses you so miss, I was blessed to have you in my life and I thank God for that. I'am truly lost without you.
I want to thank the Houston chronicle for keeping your memorie alive
1/26/2012
Patricia Hommel
January 26, 2012
On this sad anniversary of your passing...we will stop to remember the wonderful, loving person that you were. We miss you and will continue to remember you with respect and love. RIP Fred...
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Fred L. Maciel:
Please accept my remembrance of Fred on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Carlos Maciel Jr.
January 24, 2011
Hey bro, man I miss you...
MADELINE PEARCE
February 7, 2010
Think of you every single day, seems just like yesterday that you went home. You are sorely missed, GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN! SEMPER FI
Carlos Maciel Jr.
January 29, 2010
To all who write here I am Freds brother and I appreciate all that yall have writen and expressed. I miss my brother very much as do his nephews and neice. With the passing of the anniversary we did the usual and took flowers to his grave, you would think that after 5 years it wouldnt be as hard to see him but that is not true. It hits as hard as the first time I heard he is gone and will never come back even though I know I will see him again I wish I could see him, I wish he could see my children. My youngest son was to little to even remember him, my daughter has forgotten him except for the stories we remind her about, as for my oldest son he remembers him very well and is very emotional about missing him. All I can tell him is that Fred is still here we just cant see him and one day we will all be together again. I miss you bro so much.
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2010
To the family of Lance Cpl. Fred L. Maciel:
Remembering Fred 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
ERNIE JIMENEZ
August 15, 2009
HEY MACE!!! It was a honor fighting next to you in fallujah. I was suppose to be on that bird with you cause 2nd plt attachments never leave each others side. But i was sent on a working party bird in the morning. I will always remember you guys. Not a day goes by that i don't wish you guys had the same opportunities as me. One day we will meet again in another life.
LCPL. ERNIE JIMENEZ, 1/3 Charlie Co. Wpns. plt. Assault Section, 2nd plt attachment.
Henryk Zaleski USN-Ret
July 18, 2009
In 2006 we prayed, you're paid in full, today we pray again, rest in peace Marine.
Kenna Larra
July 16, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of Fred ~ (Debra Estep)
January 27, 2009
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 Fred, 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Fred L. Maciel:
Fred 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
Mike Finke
January 18, 2009
In a little more than a week it will be 4 years. I look back on it and it seems like both ages ago and yesterday.
I know, like you, I do not go a day without thinking not only of my son but of all those that died that day.
I also think about those that did not that day and the feelings that they may have for surviving and going on with their lives.
I’m sorry that I have never written before. I guess it was not my time to do so.
Out of all that died that day I only knew Mike, but they were all brothers and because of that, they were all, my son’s.
The tears that I shed for him I shed for all.
Crystal RIffey
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas in heaven!
Edna Copenhaver
December 15, 2008
Fred my son it is still hard to believe your not here in body form anymore. I really miss you and always think you are on vacation, and someday we will see you again. Your father is not in the best of health and the doctors took more blood to see what is going on with his liver. Plus other things, right now I feel like I am just writing a letter to you and this is great. Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a very Merry Christmas. Also have a very Happy New Year. Love you so much. With all my love, your step-mother
JAN 26 MEMORIAL PAGE
November 7, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LCPL FRED MACIEL. FROM THE JAN 26 2005 MEMORIAL PAGE
Happy Birthday
Michael Iezzi
November 7, 2008
Fred,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Maciel!
Dr. Deborah Maciel
March 19, 2008
You were probably family because you look like my Uncle Miquel Maciel. Let me tell you that the following are in heaven: Miquel Maciel, Cecilio Maciel, Sarah Ann Maciel Brownlow, and Dominga Castillo Maciel. I wish I would have known you so I could have prayed for you.
Jose Rodriguez
February 2, 2008
My name is Jose... I am from Spring, TX and am currently in 1/3 Alpha Company in Hawaii. I am the next generation of Marines that followed his. I was raised by his generation; the "Fallujah Veterans", the ones that started this legacy that I now continue to believe in. I am now a two time combat vet in my last year and there is not a day that goes by that I don't teach the new Marines about my seniors... about Fred and all his friends. Because of your generation Fred, we became the first unit to bring everybody home from combat. Although I never knew you, you will always be my senior and I will always be your "boot". "Fallujah Veterans", the true back-bone of 1/3.
Michael iezzi
November 7, 2007
Fred,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 14, 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 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Maciel and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Dean Chagaris
May 30, 2007
I did not know Fred personaly and I have never heard of him before the crash of his helicopter. Fred was on that helicopter with one of my best friends, Corpsman John D. House USN. It still bothers me until this day and I just wanted to say thank you to all of those MARINES and your family for your sacrifice. Fred will, be missed as well as my buddy John " Hoser" House.
Maryam
May 23, 2007
Thank you for everything you did and thank you for being a great friend
chico mitchell
April 18, 2007
To the family of Fred (Patsy&Richard)
I want you to know that I still have you and your family in my mind and heart. Although I never got to see that big smile and that funny Fred everyone is writing about, Fred actually change my life. I was honored to bring a hero like Fred home to you and your loving family and friends. At the end of the day, that is all a Marines ask. Please take me home. I wanted to make sure that he got home with the full honors he surley deserved. You and your family have a permanent place in my heart.
Fred will never be forgotten for he is one of the reasons this country can live on. I send a salute to a brother in arms.
Semper Fi GySgt Chico Mitchell
Casey Blythe
April 11, 2007
Fred thank you so much for your sacrafice. You were one of the guys I looked up to in school. I will always remember the time you put a hole in the wall at that hotel on the rotc trip. Man you were always making us laugh. I only knew you a short time but I will never forget you. Once again thank you so much Fred and you are greatly missed.
ekaterini bekiaris
March 19, 2007
god bless you all!it's an honor for me to rigth these poor words ,for heros like you all..!
March 19, 2007
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Michael Iezzi
March 19, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Fred to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Fred in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
((US AirForce.Airman First Class)) Kleber De Gracia
March 18, 2007
To LAnce and the Family Maciel..
You're a HERO and for many years to come till the end of time You will be remembered... "you fought the good fight,you have kept the faith..." God Bless the Maciel Family and everyone else left behind, I really feel for the family and friends..
Last Weekend I was in NYC for the Funeral of my BEst friend/ ((Sgt.Jonathan D.Cadavero)) who was in the Army.. Who also passed away and gave his life for this country in Iraq!! Theres not much I can say that will bring FRED back.. But I reassure you that you will see him again, when Jesus comes back for his children.. You will see him soon.. A special prayer to all the Family members of FRED and Friends left behind... God Bless and Keep doing whats right, Keep fighting the good fight and keep the Faith.. You will see him Soon!!
God Bless Everyone..and God Bless The lives of the Remaining Soldiers in Iraq...
I will be in the Far lands of the East in 3 Months..
Remember, Keep the Faith.. God is the Answer to Everything!!
My best wishes and condolences, Always...
March 18, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 none of us wanted to join, 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
March 10, 2007
Thoughts and prayers are with the Maciel family( Especially Jamie and Fred ) God Bless you both/all so much.
Our heros will never be forgotten.
Sheri, Fred, Amanda, Cameron, & Brittany Pitcher
January 26, 2007
Hey Fred,
It's been 2 long years since you left our world. It's still hard on your mom and everyone else. It just doesn't seem real. It's like you're still in Iraq and everyone is waiting for you to come home. Thank you for everything that you did in the Marine's to protect us. We miss you and always will.
Garnet Jenkins
January 26, 2007
In Remembrance of Lance Cpl. Fred L. Maciel, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Fred Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Maciel family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Melissa Andrews
January 18, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss! I did not know Maciel but my brother, Cpl. James L. Moore, faught alongside him in Iraq. I believe that Maciel was James' Gunner? (I do not know the correct terms as I am simply a civilian.) I believe that Maciel fed the bullets for James' Machine Gun. I have quite a few pictures of James and Maciel together in Iraq. If the family would like them please contact me and I will get them to you. My heart is with you all especially as we approach 2 years!
Melissa Andrews
Sister of Cpl. James Lee Moore USMC
KIA January 26, 2005
Cpl Braden Newton
November 25, 2006
Hey maciel I have two days i always will remember. NOV 8th the breach of fallujah and jan 26th the day you never made it to camp korean village. You are greatly missed in charlie 1/3. I will never forget you brother.
Sgt. Manuel Maciel Jr.(USMC)
November 13, 2006
As a fellow marine who was blessed to make it home with out any injuries from the war, I have nothing but great respect and sympathy for your family.
Kara Martyn
September 29, 2006
Fred it had been a bumpy ride when we first met we had fun and then we and a rough time but we seem to always past the bad time and turn them in to good while we were in school..... when that day came the you had passed chris had asked me if i knew you and me joking around was like "yea who dosent?" then he got this dark look and said that you had passed, as soon as he said that i ran down to ROTC with Gunnie, he always knew what to say, but this time he didnt. it was hard to under stand why God would take his Marine Angles as i call them, to soon, and even at all. You have been a big part of my life through high school, i just wanted you to know that i do miss you and wish you much happiness and hope your family is doing well. I still manage to go by and see you once in a while and when i cant stop i say hi as i pass i hope you hear me. take care with love. <3 KARA XOXO
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 23, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
March 15, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 21, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Maciel family in the loss of Fred. I did not know Fred, 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. Fred it has just been a little over a year since you were taken. 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
February 6, 2006
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!
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
Taylor Standley
January 26, 2006
We love you and miss you Fred. You are in our hearts.
Charmaine Fitzgerald
January 26, 2006
Wow I can not believe it has been a year since I recieved the phone call... It still does not seem real and I still think you are in Iraq and your tour has been expanded. I miss you dearly and will always cherish all of the memories that we have shared. Some day I will meet you again. You have a special part of my and all of our hearts of those that knew you. I love and miss you!
Patricia Hommel
January 26, 2006
"It's hard to believe that it has been a year since we received the news....I still think of you and miss you so much everyday! I would give anything to have you home with us. This day seems to bring all of the hurt back to the surface and I cry with a heavy heart. I went to visit your resting place yesterday...because I didn't think that I would have the emotional strength to do it today. I left you some beautiful white roses. You hold a very special place in my heart. I love you like my own son and I miss you terribly. Till we meet again someday....know that you are remembered and loved!
Love,
Mom "H""
Sheri, Fred, Amanda, Cameron, & Brittany Pitcher
January 26, 2006
We can't believe it's been a year already. Time went by so fast. We think about you often. We Thank you so much for putting your live on the line for us. Just wish things could have been different. You made the world a better place. Always making people laugh. We miss and love you.
Jamie Graves
January 26, 2006
God Bless his family and friends !!
Land of the free,because of the brave..( Jamie,Navy wife)
Q Madp
December 22, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
Sheri,Fred,Amanda,Cameron, & Brittany Pitcher
November 7, 2005
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY FRED!!!!!!!
We Miss and Love you Dearly!!!!!
Sheri, Fred, Amanda,Cameron, & Brittany Pitcher
July 26, 2005
I can't believe it's been 6 long months since you left us. I still can't believe what happened to you. I talk to Richard sometimes to see how your mom and him are doing. It's still very hard to except. We come and visit your resting place some, but I guess you already know that. We think about you always and miss you very much!!
Roberto Torres
July 20, 2005
Hey bro, everyone back at MCBH misses you. Giving the ultimate sacrifice so that all of us can continue. Words can't say enough. Funny how I grew up 5 miles south of you, went to an opposing high school - Aldine, and I'm stationed here in Hawaii where your boots once walked. God bless your family.
LCPL Torres
Houston, TX native
Major Arnold Huskins, USAF
June 16, 2005
Dear Ms. Patsy Maciel, Mr. Fred Copenhaver, Jamie Hommel, and Carlos,
May I offer my condolences to you all and your family upon the passing of your American hero son, brother, and loved one, Fred, in Iraq in late January.
Please know that other Americans share in your loss and are concerned. It is my prayer that God may continue to grant you all an extra measure of peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time.
May Fred's legacy of bravery and his devotion to our country and its safety be a source of pride to your family, an inspiration to his peers, and forever remembered by a grateful nation!
His sacrifice is not unlike those Texans in times past who gave their all for freedom's sake in places with such names as San Jacinto, Sharpsburg, Ardennes Forest, Iwo Jima, Inchon, and Khe Sahn.
He truly was "Siemper Fi"!
Sincerely, with deepest sympathy,
Diana Nelson
May 10, 2005
I can't even try to imagine life without your smiling face, and crazy jokes. And the many times I used to pick on you about your ugly shoes.(tee-hee) Not a day goes by that we don't think about you. I have even written a poem for you that was submitted into this contest last month."Remember Me Always" It was kinda funny how that had happened. I was in the shower and the words and emotion just flowed through me. I don't care if it wins I just wanted everyone to hear it. Your Mom and Me still stay on the phone for hours at a time, but things have changed so much. She still thinks of you so much and hurts gravely. Some days are better than others but it's just never going to be the same without you. Lee will sometimes talk about the way you guys were always together, Football, Basketball or whatever ya'll felt like that day. I can still hear the crack in his voice from time to time, you know Lee better than anyone. He's been playing Basketball almost everyday when he is off work. Been working alot lately, even some overtime. I know you are there with him. As you are for everyone. You have meant so much to the people in your life and always will be. We will never forget you. LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
Patricia Hommel
April 8, 2005
"Well, it's hard to believe that it has been over two months since you left us! I still cry for you and I think "You would be home with us by now." We would be planning a glorious wedding for you and Jamie. I miss you so much! You would be very proud of Jamie...she is trying to pickup the pieces of her life and move forward. She is enrolling for Fall classes at Sam Houston State University. She is reluctant to move forward without you by her side, but she says that she is never really alone...you are always there with her. She has had to overcome many things since your passing that would beat-down the everyday person. But she has held her head high and never let anyone upset her or change what she knows to be true. She had your heart and no one will ever be able to change that! Jamie and I came to visit your resting place and we brought you a spray of spring flowers! I'm sure that they are nothing compared to heaven's flowers, but I hope you like them. I hope that you know how much you meant to us and how much you are truly loved! Help me to continue to guide Jamie. I know that she will make us both proud! I miss you son!
With Love and Pride
Mom "H""
Brenda Cabrero
April 7, 2005
May the God of peace bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.My son is also a Marine and my family has your family in our prayers.May the Holy Spirit bring peace to your family in this time of sadness.
Brenda Cabrero
April 7, 2005
My heart goes out to you in your loss.My son is also a Marine so we are all part of a big family.May God sent His Holy Spirit to give you peace in this time of sadness.
Amanda Pitcher
March 13, 2005
I knew Fred very well. He was my next door neighbor, and one of my best friends and pretty much my "first real love". I remember the first day that he moved down here with his mom. What a cutie!! Though he didn't talk to me at first, we finally became friends. We were together constantly. Everyday in the summer we would play basketball and sit around talking. I remember it like it was yesterday. I will never forget the long days of chasing around the yard with cups of water. It's really hard to admit but I loved Fred. We were never together, even though it seemed like it. Around the time of Fred's senior year, we went our own ways and didn't talk at all. Even when Fred came home from bootcamp, we didn't talk. I thought about him from time to time, but never admitted it. When I found out what happened I was so shocked and very upset. Fred, you will be truely missed!! (by me and many others) I am so proud of you for being the BEST, being a MARINE!!!! To the family, Patsy, I am so sorry. Our prayers are with you through this hard time. I am here if you need anything! Jamie, I didn't know you that well, but we did go to school together. I did work at Splashtown with you for a summer. I am sorry for your lose.Me and My boyfriend (A United States Marine) give our deepest sympathy to all who loved , and knew Fred. Fred, I miss you and love you! You will always be in my heart!!
Johnny p
February 26, 2005
To L/cpl. Fred L. Maciel and Family you are truly a Warrior and a Hero, may God always bless your soul,we salute your Honor and your Courage to put your life before others and protect those who cannot protect themselves, you are truly one of the few.! and because of people like you, Gods faith in mankind does not falter.! So a final Salute to you L/Cpl. Fred L. Maciel, Semper Fi. JP former USMC.
Trisha Rolling
February 24, 2005
I would like to express my sorrow for the loss of Fred. I know the pain and grief that you are feeling first hand as my brother Sgt Michael W Finke jr was on the helicopter with Fred. I would like you to know that they were family and that mean I feel like we are family even though we have not ever met. I pray for your family during this time of great loss. I hope that you will contact me, but if not I understand and God Bless.
Sheri, Fred, Amanda, Cameron, & Brittany Pitcher
February 23, 2005
I am so glad that my family got to meet Fred. He is one in a million!! He always made people laugh. He was very kind and he would help anyone who needed it. He would come over and help Fred with anything that needed done. You didn't even have to ask him because he would always ask you what needed done. No job was too big or too small. He always had a smile on his face. (especially when he was chasing Amanda around the yard with a glass or bucket of water to get her back when she had gotten him the day before. The little ones loved him. I keep expecting to see his face looking through our front door glass. It's still a shock. He will be missed greatly, but never forgotten. Thanks for protecting us!! YOU ARE A TRUE HERO!!!!!! Our prayers go out to the family. If you ever need anything we're right next door.
Melissa Armand
February 17, 2005
Fred and I were very close in high school but I hadn't talked to him since graduation. He was always so kind! And any time I needed cheering up I knew he could do it. I miss him and will continue to.
Fielesia Kuykendall
February 16, 2005
My son Harold Kuykendall went to Spring High with Fred. Harold was very shocked when he received the news. He wanted me to say he is very sorry of the loss of your son Fred and his dear friend. Harold is in the Army now serving in Iraq. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and your family.
Sara Huckstep
February 16, 2005
I knew Fred in high school. We had a few classes together and though I only knew him through the brief minutes in class I know that he was a GREAT guy! What he did for our country was so honorable and I love and respect him for the ultimate sacrifice that he made for our safety.
I also knew Fred's fiancee Jamie. I met Jamie at our friend Shannon's funeral in 2002. Jamie and I were both heartbroken over the loss of our friend and found a friendship within each other. Although I only talked to Jamie on the internet periodically and saw her a few times at school my senior year we unfotunatly lost touch after my graduation...other than a few times when she would come into my job to tan and we would catch up. Last time we talked she stopped by and was telling me about their plans for when Fred came home. Jamie my deepest sympathy goes out to you sweetie. If you read this, email me I'd like to talk to you.
To his family and friends I don't know you but Thank You for Fred he touched my heart and made an everlasting impact on this country and will deeply be missed by all who knew him!
Lauralee Garza
February 14, 2005
Hey i just wanted to say thank you for everything you did for this country and i hope that jamie gets through all of this i have best of wishes for her and know that god is helping her through
Ryan Gressett
February 9, 2005
Im really going to miss you fred you were my boy i remember all the crazy stuff we used to do! i wish we wou.d have stayed in touch better after high school. jaime im praying for you and everyone who knew fred
sincerely,
Shirley & James Taylor
February 8, 2005
To the family and friends:
We are extremly sorry for your loss. Both my husband and I went to high school with Fred. I was in his ROTC class our junior year and my husband James, better known as Peach in high school, played football with Fred. We just heard that Fred was in the accident this past weekend. I was also friends with Jamie and her family. I just really want to say that we are sorry and i wish that there was something we could do to help aid your pain. We just had a tragidy about two weeks before this and we just want you to know that we share your pain. And to Fred, THANK YOU for serving and protecting our country. Jamie if you read this please email me, i would like to talk to you. God bless everyone who reads this and knew Fred. Again we are sorry for your loss.
Fred and Jamie
Jamie Daugherty
February 7, 2005
I will always love you and miss you!
Wow there are so many things to say and I just don't know where to start. We had everything planned out and we almost made it, but I guess God had other plans for you. I still don't believe it and I don't know if I ever will be able to accept it. It's so hard! I don't have any idea how I'm going to get through it this time, but I'm going to try to handle things the way you would want me to handle them. I hope you know you meant the world to me, I would have done anything for you...I would have even let you buy a big screen before our bed. I'm very proud of you for what you've done. I know you were happy and died doing what you wanted to do and with tons of honor. I will never forget you and the memories we share. Take good care of Shannon for me. I know I'll be with y'all again one day, but until then help me, your family, and your friends get through this. You will ALWAYS have a very very special place in my heart, and I will NEVER forget you. I love you with all my heart. You still are and always will be my fiance. I will miss you horribly.
Love always your fiance,
Jamie Daugherty
Fred & Jamie
Patricia Hommel
February 7, 2005
Friday, 28 January 2005
With Love and Pride....You Will Be Truly Missed!
I am still in shock! Between the tears, my heart keeps telling me that this nightmare is not happening..while my head is telling me that I am not dreaming! I keep thinking that any moment that the phone will ring and I will hear "Is Jamie there?" I would give anything to hear those words again! You are the stars in my daughter's eyes that shine every time she says "Fred" and that tells me that you are the love of her life! I wish that you and Jamie would have been given the chance to live the life that you both deserved! I loved you like my own son and I will miss you so very much! I am very proud of you and know that you are truly a hero! And since I haven't told you this before "Thank You" for keeping us safe here at home! You are a very fine young man..and I feel blessed to call you "Son." Although our hearts are heavy, I know that God has bigger plans for you! We will all be together again someday...til then know that you are loved!
You and Shannon take care of each other!
Love,< br>
Mom "H"
Mary Hommel
February 7, 2005
In Loving Memory of Fred Lee Maciel
Saturday, 29 January 2005
Love and Sadness
Although I had only met Fred once or twice I was so impressed with what a funny, outgoing young man he was. When I heard he was joining the Marines, I knew then he was also full of honor, pride and bravery. Even though I am a middle aged woman, I knew he was the type of person we all aspire to be at any stage in our lives. I was proud to know him and even prouder he loved my niece and would eventually be a member of our family. Jamie, you and Fred may not be married in the flesh, but I truly believe you and he are married in a way that transcends earthly bounds. Although it's not a choice you would willingly make, you now have a wonderful guardian angel to look after you and take care of you the way he chose to look after and take care of ALL of us here in the United States. Fred was a brave and honorable young man. This world could use more people like him.
Events like these make us so profoundly sad....yet so profoundly proud. We should all say a prayer for all of the young men and women, as well as their families, still serving our country. As evidenced by the tragic turn of events in Fred's loved ones lives, some of those young, brave soldiers will make the ultimate, ultimate sacrifice to keep us a safe and free nation and will indeed leave the world a much better place. Words can not convey the thanks I have for Fred and all of the soldiers who have lost theirs lives or are left serving our country. May God truly, truly bless them.
With much love and sadness,
Aunt Mary
Nicole Patterson
February 5, 2005
I also went to high school with Fred and met him our Junior year in a computer class. He had such a great sense of humor and was very proud of our country. The day he decided he was to be in the marines I thought he was crazy because of what was going on. When I shared my thoughts about this with him he said he wasn't crazy, that he would go over there and fight for freedom because he loved our country and he was proud. God bless him and his family.
Audrey Blythe
February 5, 2005
My son Casey was in JROTC with Fred and he really admired him. Casey was devasted to hear about this tragedy. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the family and the entire Spring community! Fred's dedication to his country has touched the hearts of many and he will never be forgotten.
Pat Stauffer
February 4, 2005
LCPL.Fred Lee Maciel is a real American Hero. May God comfort his family.
Crystal Riffey
February 3, 2005
To LCPL. Fred Lee Maciel family:
I send my sincerest sympathy to you all through your time of loss. Though we must remember that God puts people like Fred on this earth, to touch our hearts, and to make us smile. And in return he takes them to do the same with him. And that is just what he did. Please remember that he is in the Lord's hands now, and he will take him under his wing. And he too will give you the strength to make it through this whole ordeal. I met Fred years ago. When I came out to Texas to visit my family, or when he came to Virginia with my Uncle & cousins(that we share!). He was always quite the character. And truly will be missed. Your in my thoughts and prayers! GOD BLESS!!!
My favorite picture of Fred - SHS Football playoff game at the Astrodome - November 2002
February 3, 2005
Never a lack of laughs with Fred around - Returning from Tomball Drill Meet at CiCi's Pizza - February 2003
February 3, 2005
NJROTC Cadet Fred Maciel commanding Armed Drill Team at Rice Drill Meet - April 2003
Mary Braddock
February 3, 2005
Fred was a Plank Owner cadet in the Spring High School NJROTC Lion Battalion with my daughter Angela. You could always count on Fred to help you out and keep you smiling. Please check the Photo Gallery for pictures of him during his ROTC days.
February 3, 2005
Our deepest sympathy and prayers. May God bless, each and every member of Freds' family. He will never be forgotten.
Jennifer Juhasz
February 3, 2005
My prayers are with you and your family
during this difficult time. I'm a realative of Diana Nelson and I met Fred from time to time. he was a polite and nice person I have met. I will miss him dearly.
February 3, 2005
God Bless You for serving this country.May the Lord comfort your family in this time of loss.
HOUSTON, TEXAS
sharon
February 3, 2005
To lose a life at such a young age is so disheartening but Fred went to be with his savior in the most honorable way a man can go. He absolutely made the ultimate sacrifice. He died fighting for the freedom of his country and countrymen. May God bless his family, fiance and loved ones. May each of you find comfort and peace in your hearts and know that you are truly honored to have been a part of his life. Always know that a hero lives inside of you.
Audreen Hawkins
February 3, 2005
While at work on Thursday I happened to see one of the longest funeral processions ever out my office window. I paused and watched as everyone drove by and observed a variety of vehicles including a school bus and motorcycles. Being a Spring resident for the past 20 years I stopped and wondered who this beloved person might be. I searched The Chronicle until I found out.
I know that I am a stranger to you, but I had to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. Please know that your son's sacrifice for our country will not be forgotten even to people he never knew. And to your family, my sincerest condolences.
Mary Shepherd
February 3, 2005
I went to High School with Fred. He was always cheering people up and just being a goof ball. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends right now. Just knowing that he is up there in heaven watching down on us, makes me a little at peace.
Gloria Strong
February 2, 2005
To LCpl. Maciel's Family:
God bless you all. May the Lord comfort you all at this time. I am personally grateful for his loyal service in protecting our country. My husband too is serving our country, Sgt. William Strong 1/23. Our prayers are with you all always. God bless.
Semper Fi
Scott Solis
February 2, 2005
I went to High School with Fred and I'm friends with him. I remeber when Fred decided to join the marines. He was happy and very proud of himself. During high school he made class alot better. We would joke around all the time during Mr. Gingles class. We graduated together. When Fred came home from leave I went and played pool with him and his girlfriend. Seeing him happy and healthy helped me make a change in my life. Fred and other friends help me make my decision to join the Navy. Fred was a real good friend and I dont know how I'm going to take when I go home knowing he is gone. My blessing go out to his family and our friends. Fred helped me throghout school. I still can't come to reality about his death but I know he is looking over us and will protect us all like he was as a marine. I would like to hear from his parents and our friends but don't have any numbers so if anyone would like to talk call me at (757)319-7618.
Love always,
Scott S. Solis, SN, USN
Patsy Banks
February 2, 2005
Opal, Jr. & I sending our Blessings to all the Family. God Bless All.
Christi
February 2, 2005
To The Family of a Hero,
I Would of liked to Thank Your Son personally for Serving our Country. Instead, I will pray to him for what he did for our Country. God Bless Your Family at this Time....
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