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Noemi & Julia
September 6, 2021
We think of you today and always. En nosotros por siempre
Noemis Graduation Day
Stephen B Lewis
September 7, 2020
In preparation for a 3 day 70 mile walk I do for veterans on Memorial Day Weekend, I walk a ten mile loop from my house. When I go out to make a poster of a fallen soldier from our post 9-11 conflicts and put it on my backpack. Many passing cars see the poster, and afterwards I write a bio of the soldier and post it on Facebook. Yesterday I walked for Sgt. Franklin R. Vilorio, who was KIA along with SSG Jude R. Jonas 15 years ago. Franklin will always be honored and remembered. My prayers are with Franklin's family, friends, and brothers in arms. "Be Thou At Peace". John 15:13; Isaiah 6:8.
Mirelis
October 15, 2018
Hola Tio Franklin its so sad that i couldn't even get to meet but at least you got the gender of what my mom was having a baby girl and here i am. It is just hard to think about how much fun we could have had or just to make sure that you could have hold me in between your arms at least. But i really wish i got to hug and say i love you. Te Amo Tio Franklin.❤
I had the privelege to accompany Sgt. Vilorio on a 10K run on 20 September of this year in Tampa, FL. It was a blessing and an honor, sir.
Cassidy Parolin
November 26, 2015
jb
September 6, 2015
Your kindness and in this world will not be forgotten. We remember.
Noemi & Julia Winkler
September 6, 2015
Hola Papi, today its been already 10 years since you left. We miss you and always will. We are doing ok now and life moved us on. We know that you take care of us from heaven.
We love you, your 2 loquitas
Noemi 12 years old
Julia Winkler
September 6, 2015
Noemi & Julia
September 6, 2013
Time heals the wounds but the scars remain. We love and miss you always and forever
norelis vilorio
May 7, 2012
Mi manito, el loquito, el tolete, tu transparencia permitio q cada una esas personas q te rodeaba, te conociera como realmente eres, sonriente, carismatico, burlon, simpatico, travieso, amable, buen amigo, buen compañero, exelente hermano, exente hijo, escandaloso, exelente tio tambien, exelente todo manito, tu eres el ejemplo a seguir en todo, tramposito en los juejos tambien eso si lo sabemos, me acuerdo cuando tratavas de enseñarme algebras q para eso nunca fui buena, te enojavas con migo por q yo me reia mientras tu tratando de q yo aprendiera, pero aun asi lo seguias intentando, y muchas otras cosas. Pero de lo q mas me acuerdo es del ultimo dia q me despedi de ti, un dia q no quisiera recordar , cuando te dije cuidate bay.. y se te aguaron los ojos, fue la primera ves despues de adultos q te vi triste, eso no lo puedo sacar de mi cabeza, pero para mi no te as hido manito, mi profesor, la mayoria de las cosas q se tu me las enseñastes.. para mi no te as hido y nunca te hiras tqmmm...
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2011
September 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Franklin R. Vilorio:
Please accept my remembrance of Franklin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
CW2 Manny Maisonet
December 27, 2010
Franky-Platano
Te extrano y te recordare siempre. Tu hermanito
Geova el Maiso
CW2 Manny Maisonet
December 27, 2010
Franklin-Platano
Te extrano y te recordare siempre buddy..................
Geova Maiso
Jose Aviles
November 11, 2010
My name is SSG Aviles, I did not know personally SGT Vilorio, but I had the privilege and honor to bring him to his resting place from Dover Air Force Base to Orlando, Fl. Since I did this humble mission to bring this great American and a Hero to his resting place, I always keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Two weeks later after bringing him home I was shipped to Irak for my 5th tour of duty. God Bless his family and I always keep him in my prayers, today was one of the hardest day of my life because I was thinking about how the family will miss him throughout Memorial day and the rest of the holidays.
Ignacio Batista
September 7, 2010
Mi Hermano, mi amigo, mi companero, ya han pasado 5 anos y parece que fue ayer. Aun siento este dolor y me salen las lagrimas cuando entro a esta pagina. Pero siempre guardo los bellos momentos que pasamos juntos, te recuerdo tal y como eras, muy escandaloso, simpatico, chistoso y una persona con un gran corazon. Tolete, Verdugo sigue descansando en paz, aqui todos te seguimos recordando por siempre.
Peggy Childers
September 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Franklin R. Vilorio:
Remembering Franklin 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
September 6, 2010
otro dia sin ti mi hermano, hoy ase 5 anos que te me dejate solo. 5 years later and the pain is the same. no matter how long or how time passes you will always live in my heart, i promise you that as long as i live your memory will always live. today is a very sad day because unlike anyone else who write in this wall i got the chance to be there the day that the lord took you alway from all of us. bro this week has been so hard for me, the pain is so big in my heart that i wish that it was me that day. but i know that you will be waiting for me when it's my time to meet you.well bro may god have you in his side see you at the crossroad when i get there. always in my heart your brother robert.
Julia & Noemi Winkler
September 6, 2010
Today 5 years ago we recieved the worst news that we could have ever imagined. Time may heal the wounds slowly but the scar will always be there. Especially in moments like Noemi's first day of school, her Violin Concert or every Christmas and Birthday. We miss you dearly and often imagine how it would be if you were still with us knowing you would be the best father to her. She asks about you often and says she wishes you were here even though she was only two when you left. Your memories live on in the Fotos we have and the experience we shared. From this tragic day until today we learned a lot moved on and grew closer always trying to remember the advises you gave us. We love you, en nosotros estas por siempre
Noemi playing the Violin, knowing you are watching her play and sharing the happiness. We love you
Julia Winkler
September 6, 2010
May 28, 2010
Te recordare siempre hermano. Q.E.P.D
SFC(RET) Miguel "Panamá" Merritt
robert rodriguez
February 24, 2010
hola mi hermano, espero que me peldoen por no escribite, pero es que esto en el lugar que te nos separo a los dos ahace 4 anos. yo se que tu me esta cuidado y por eso esto hoy yo aqui. te estranjo mucho y quiero que sepas que nuca te me aydo de mi lado. te tengo siempre en mi corazon y ti y tu familia. miss you a alot peace and my god have you by his side. see you at the crossroad when i get there. peace
Derrell
February 19, 2010
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. Although we haven’t met, all of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34;18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
We always have you present especially at moments like this. She sang wonderful. We love and miss you always
January 3, 2010
Manny Maisonet
October 24, 2009
Platano-franklin
4 anos.. Siempre te recordare! Te extrano.
v/r
Geova
CW2 Maisonet
Peggy Childers
September 6, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Franklin R. Vilorio:
Franklin 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
Kenna Larra
June 2, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
robert rodriguez
October 7, 2008
well it's time again to write something special for someone special. three years later and i still feel the same way i felt on the day that the lord took you away from us. i miss you and will always have you in my heart my brother.
SFC (RET) Miguel "Panama" Merritt
September 6, 2008
3 yrs later today...never forgotten....que Dios te tenga en su Gloria...Hermano. Bendiciones a tu hijita y a toda tu familia...
In Memory of Franklin ~ (Debra Estep)
September 6, 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 Franklin, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
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
julia w
September 5, 2008
Newri,
Today it has been already three years since you left and so many things have changed. Noemi tu Loquita just started Kindergarten ;she is growing so fast and getting smarter every day. Mamolo started High School and every time I look at him I am amazed how much he has changed. Geraldo and Tati got married and I am sure that put a big smile on your face. So many things have changed but one thing never will..…you are truly missed everyday in our lives.
We love you, always
May 8, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Vilorio!
robert roriguez
May 3, 2008
me and you looking our best killing the girls with our lookd
robert rodriguez
May 3, 2008
hola mi hermano. i miss you so much. no one know how i feel but you. franklin i miss you so much, i blame myself for your lost every day and some time i can't take it , i jsut break down and no one is there for me but you in my mind. you are and will always be my brother sorry for not taking care of you like a big brother is suppose to. but to you and your famliy and especialy your daughter iam very sorry for not doing my job. i miss you bro. just promise me that when i meet you, you will have a open arm for me. take care my brother and see you at the cross walk. you will always be a part of me. sorry it took me a while to write.
Te quiero mucho Papi
Noemi
February 21, 2008
Papi mira que grande estoy. Gracias que siempre estas conmigo y me proteges. Espero que recibiste el globo que te mande en tu cumpleanos y que te gustan las flores que te traemos siempre. A veces pregunto a Mami cuando te van a bajar del cielo para que podemos estar todos juntos otra vez y no entiendo cuando Mami me dice que eso no es possible.Espero que un dia nos vamos a encontrar en el cielo y que me vas a abrazar y morder como siempre lo hacia y como lo hiciste el otro dia en mi sueno.Te quiero mucho Papi
jeanine paredes
November 12, 2007
Franklyn i would never forget you we had the greatest times in Colorado. we club we laugh and the best part of it all was being able to spend our birthday together every January my birthday's have not been the same because i lost the best friend i never had.i miss u alot i think about how funny u were the jokes u made and the way that u smile. i thank god for allowing me to spend time and to know one great men. bless your family and your mom for having a great son and i would never forget you. u have a very special place in my heart and if i can give anything to bring you back i would love you with all my heart you are the best friend god can possible have given me. thanks for all the great days that we spend together in colorado with julio another great men with much love someone who really miss u
Jackie Reyes
September 6, 2007
Mi Amigo, today has been 2 years since you left us and I miss you as much today as I did that day. I know you're with viejito but your absence is still hard to deal with. We love you and miss you everyday.
August 15, 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)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
July 22, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Vilorio and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Jose Peralta
July 4, 2007
I knew franklin from korea we call him el pastor he was one of my best friend and I will always remeber him no matter what.
Julio Guzman-Garcia
March 1, 2007
Bueno mi compadre, después de tanto tiempo ahora me atreví a escribirle de Nuevo aunque sabe que siempre te tengo presente y que se que me acompaña noche y día, yo se que solo tu sabe lo mucho que tu significa para mi ya que fuiste mas que un hermano y nadie mas que tu sabe todo lo que pasamos junto. Solo espero que este donde este yo me podré unir junto a ti.
Siempre te agradezco tu amistad tu hermandad y tu soporte, fuiste unas de las mejore persona que yo he conocido en toda mi vida y tu perdida ha sido lo mas grande que he perdido. Cada día valoro los consejo que me diste mas ahora porque si te hubiese escuchado no estuviera pasando por los momento que estoy pasando pero así es la vida.
Yo creo si todos los amigos fueran como usted el mundo seria diferente ya que usted era lo mejor en todas la faceta, como hijo, como padre, como esposo y uno de los mejore compadre-amigo. No sabe la falta que haces mas que cuando tu crees que la persona que tiene a tu lado crees que son verdadera y termina siendo traicionera, en esto momento hacen falta persona verdadera como tu. Te extraño mucho mi compadre.
Moises Vargas
February 27, 2007
Disculpa que me tomo tanto tiempo para escribirte, pero todavia no encuentro como aceptar que ya no estas. Gracias por la mistad que me brindaste desde que te conoci en el 9no grado en la escuela. Gracias por visitarme dos dias antes de partir a Iraq. Gracias por siempre mantenerme presente y preocuparte por nosotros. Me fue muy dificil verte rigido en el ataud. Se que estas en un mejor lugar en este momento, y que desde alla nos cuidas. Gracias por simplemente ser tu. Dios bendiga tu familia.
Tu pana de siempre
escribiendote desde Balad, Iraq.
Michelle Guzman
January 28, 2007
Although u are gone, you will never be forgotten. Today we remember you as we do everyday that you are gone. Happy Birthday my brother! We love you and Miss you!
La Tiguera
Andy Ortiz
October 3, 2006
describir lo que senti al enterarme de tu partida no lo puedo ni explicar.muchos recuerdos en mi mente de las loqueras que hicimos y los ratos que compartimos.que dios te bendiga hermano.eres mas que un amigo siempre te he considerado y siempre seras parte de mi familia te voy a extranar mucho.siempre has estado y estaras presente en mente y en el corazon.estuvistes conmigo thru alot y olvidarte es dificil ..hermano que dios te bendiga siempre se que nos estas viendo desde el cielo...
robert rodriguez
October 3, 2006
hola
mi hermano, i took me a while to wirte to you. but today i found the
strength to wirte.one year has gone by and still it seems like it was
yesterday, franklin you will always be with me, i name my new baby
boy after you just to keep you close. as i hold my tears a year later
the pain is not gone knowing that i will never see you again. to your
mom ask for forgiveness for not bring you back like i promise her, my
brother they say that time
heals the pain, but i think that your lose will take a long time. i
see my son and i know that i will always have you next to me all the
time.dona el amor que yo le tengo a franklin siempre lo llego en mi
corazon.i don't know what else to said about you because anything that
i would say don't even come close to who you are. i will always carry
you in my heart. tu hermano rodriguez god bless you my brother
Manuel Maisonet
September 28, 2006
Franky,
Bueno mi hermanito, un ano despues. Todavia te tengo en mi mente, cada dia!, es fuerte para mi!. Los recordare ati y a Abuelo SFC ACE! SIEMPRE!!!!
Geova
Mazakote gordo out!
francisco valiente
September 22, 2006
Vilorio, I was really sorry to see you go. Your motivation and friendly ways were an inspiration to all of us. You'll always find a friend in me. It was a pleasure serving with you in Iraq. To your family, I'm really sorry for your loss.
Michelle Guzman
September 12, 2006
Already its been a year. My Friend my brother! I miss you. I hope you are watching over all of us. I found the pictures of Korea w/all the Platanos in it. Those were the day and all i hang onto. Thank you for giving me your friendship. We remember you in our hearts for ever. Even my Little ones will know what a great person you were and the impression you made in each of us!
God Bless you Always!
Miss you!
La Tiguera!
Ivan Perez
September 10, 2006
I meet Franklin the day of my weding, he came to this Dominican Restaurant that they had just open outside the base, there he was with his baseball jersey, Pedro Martinez to be on point. ever since that day we became really good friends, we use to go clubbing toguether, I still can't believe this happend to such a great person, me God bless this men, God bless his family!
Jackie Reyes
September 7, 2006
Mi amigito de wacchuppita, I can't believe that a year has passed by, todavia te extrano. You are NEVER forgotten.
Julie Wallace
September 7, 2006
Platano, ya hace un ano y todavia me duele en el alma que no estas aqui. no pasa el dia enque no pienso en ti. you were such a good person to know I will never forget you. La Flaca, panamena Julie
Garnet Jenkins
September 6, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero, Sgt. Franklin R. Vilorio, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Many Years of Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest well Franklin, in God's Loving Care and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Vilorio family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Softly and slowly....
Time heals...
Franklin and Noemi getting ready for the field in Germany 2003
August 20, 2006
Joshua Ewell
July 29, 2006
My regards to the Vilorio family. Vilorio worked with me at 5th maint. company in Kaiserslautern,GE
We all in the fighting fifth will miss him
ISAAC RIVERA
July 19, 2006
papa I am so sorry but I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS MEN THERE IS NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW I FEEL YOU WERE MY PANA DE CORAZON I AM GOING 2 MISS U. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE DAYS WE HAD FUN IN VISECK AND ALSO HERE IN K-TOWN. YOU WERE LOCO FOR REAL. MIS PESAMES PARA TU FAMILIA Y TU ESPOSA ACA EN SAARBRUCKEN. PEACE
ROBYN GARSIDE
June 25, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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 YOUR DAUGHTER. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Noemi Winkler
June 21, 2006
Mi loquito Papi
today is my 3. Birthday and I remember last year
when we celebrated all together in Georgia.
I remember about the fun we had and how you
helped me to blow out my candles.
I really miss you especially today.
I know you can not be with us personnaly
but I can feel your presence all arrond me everyday.
I am very plessed that you are my papi
and even more that God gave me so much from you.
I hope you will always take care of me as my guardian
angel and that you will follow me wherever i may go.
Te quiero mucho mi papi chulo
Shanan Smith
May 31, 2006
Although words can't replace you, my family of 7 is forever grateful to you for your service and protecting this country that we live in. Thank you for having the "courage" to come to this country and fight for freedom and to also strive for better things in your life. What an example you were while on this earth! I pray your family will have God's peace one day after the shock of losing you is still not so fresh. I know your mother must be extremely Proud of all the accomplishments you made that she got to witness. You are what makes American's proud! With love from michigan this Orlando born mother sends her deepest sympathy~
Jessica Philogene
April 30, 2006
As I reminisce about my cousin Jude, I always keep in my memories and prayers Franklin. May God bless both their souls, and carry them safely to their final resting place. I will keep your family in my prayers and please keep mine also.
Franklin with his own daughter Noemi la Loquita
April 11, 2006
Pat Canfall
April 9, 2006
My condolences to the Vilorio family. Franklin may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
PABLO VALENCIA
February 19, 2006
Querido y estimado Franlin, Fue un plaser y regalo de dios aver conocido persona tan buena y carismatica como tu. Recuerdo las risas que tuvimos en high school y lo bien que hacias sentir a las personas a tu alrededor. Seras recordado en todas las vidas que tocastes y te conocieron pues en nuestros recuerdos mente y corazon viviras eternamente. Mis pesamos a tu familia y que dios te tenga a su lado disfrutando de tu personalidad y carisma. Un abrazo para ti mi amigo... de tu amigo.
raul vergara
February 15, 2006
My nombre es Raul y yo tuve el grandioso gusto de conoser y tener a Franklin en una de mis clases de high school fuimos buenos amigos el se sentaba alado mio y se ponia a dormir durante horas de clases, y ahora me duele mucho saber que el ya no esta aqui, pues Frank me siento orgulloso de haberte conosido descansa en paz y que dios te tenga en su santa gloria. DTN Vergara United states navy.
Sharen Jonaus
February 14, 2006
Im sorry For what happen. but when it come down to the point although you might be gone. you are not forgotten by your family, and the people you risk your life for.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 13, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Vilorio family in the loss of Franklin. I did not know Franklin, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Franklin, I was touched by all of the beautiful things said about you. You will never be forgotten. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
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~
Sgt Franklin Vilorio @ camp loyalty (fotogenico como el solo)
February 1, 2006
Sgt Franklin Vilorio + Spc Noe Santos-Dilone + SFC Ramon Acevedo (platano/lito/ace) @ camp loyalty
February 1, 2006
Sgt Franklin Vilorio (platano/neury/vilo) y Spc Noe Santos-Dilone (lito/pirana/tekato) @ camp anaconda
February 1, 2006
Michelle Guzman
January 28, 2006
El Tolete,
Me llego a mi email un reminder de tu cumpleanos. Lo lei y las lagrimas me brotan al saber que no estas con nosotros. Hoy como todos los anos de nuestra amistad te mando un Feliz Cumpleanos! Te queremos mucho y te extranamos!
Happy Birthday Mi Hermano!
jackie reyes
December 25, 2005
Franklin,
Merry Christmas mi amigito de wacchupita. Tu no sabes cuanto te extrano especially today. I know que tu y mi viejo estan celebrandos las navidades juntos y eso me alegra mucho. Todos aqui te extranamos. Mandale saludos a mi viejo. Te quiero un monton
Julia + Noemi Winkler
December 24, 2005
Papi,
almost 4 months ago that you had
to leave us and the pain is still hurting us very much.
We dream about you almost every night and not even a second goes by without that we think of you and remember the great time we shared together. Today we are facing the first christmas without you and it is very hard for us.
We miss you unendlessly.
We pray to God every day that he
may give us the strenght we need to go on.
Los bonitos recuerdos son los tesoros mas lindo y importante en la vida porque nadien lo puede quitar.
Feliz Navidad Papi
Wir lieben und vermissen Dich sehr.
Your Loquitas
Schiwa
December 23, 2005
Franklin,
I wished things would have turned out the way you had planed them and the unfairness of this war and life wouldn't have destroyed your dreams.
I saw you for the last time before you went back to the states and we said goodbye. I was sad that time had come for you to leave because you were always a positive person that made me laugh everytime I saw you. It is good to see in the writings of others that you left this positive impression with all of us.
You are still with us now. Your beautyful daughter is so much like you. She has her daddy's and of course grandma's looks and she is just as funny as you were. I know you see her from whereever you are and will guide her through her life. She is a bless and keeps you alive and I am thankful for that.
My thoughts are with your family and friends that endlessly miss you these days. Christmas will never be the same without you..
Bonnie Wade
December 14, 2005
God Bless you and keep you, because he said he would.
Edil Ostolaza
November 22, 2005
Papi finalmente tengo el coraje te escriberte desde que estuvimos en HHC, o trabando en el motor pool en Iraqk lo mucho que disfrutamos y trabajammos tu forma de hacer reir era unica cuando regresamos de vacaciones juntos y tuvimos el BBQ en la casa son ratos que no se pueden olvidar siempre tendras un espacio en nuestros corazones DIOS te me tenga descansando. SFC OSTOLAZA "PAPI".
Julie Wallace
November 8, 2005
Platano, Flaco how do i begin to tell you how much to this day i miss your presence. I said that I would be ok and instead of greeving I will help everyone else handle your lost, but i cannot get over the fact that I no longer have you here to mess with me, Flaco nadie me jode, y tansiquiera cuendo camino hacia the cage, I miss flaca mama llema que paso? que sopa? the panamenian way, cono flaco no terminamos con las lesiones de salsa, pues en los cielos a lo mejor se pueda continuar. Flaco te extrano, y se que estas en los cielo jodiendo, cuida al viejo! bendicion y que en paz descansen, gracias por tu amistad, y por el sobre nombre, que nadie como tu me podria llamar.. Flaca
Con Dios Y La Virgen...
SSG Marlon Thomas
November 8, 2005
I was shocked to look through this web site and actually see a soldier that I once served with in D 703 in the initial assault in Iraq. He was always in a high spirited mood and was always cheerful. A good soldier is indeed going to be missed.
Ebony Davis
November 5, 2005
SGT V, where do I start. Well I remember you used to come into my office smiling your beautiful smile and speak spanish to me. I used to just laugh and say, " now you know I don't understand!" Then you would start laughing and just say hi. But trying to finish this tour without you here is going to be hard for not only me but everybody that you knew. I'm sorry God called you home so early but I am also rejoicing that now you can rest! May God Continue to Bless You and Your Family in their time of grief. May you rest in peace my dear friend.
Ignacio Batista
November 2, 2005
Al llegar a Iraq en Febrero 2005 en una pequena reunion de soldados hispanos, conoci una persona que toco mi corazon de una manera muy especial,"Franklin Vilorio". Una persona muy alegre, simpatica, escandalosa y sobre todo de buen corazon. En 8 meses que nos tratamos yo lo aprendi a querer como un hermano, alguien en quien podia confiar, tanto asi que era la unica persona que visitaba. En verdad no salia a ningun lado si el no me iba a buscar a mi cuarto. El 6 de Sept 2005 es una fecha que quedara marcada para el resto de mi vida, perdi mi companero, mi amigo , mi hermano. Verdugo donde quiera que estes quiero dejarte saber que tu inesperada partida ha dejado un vacio bien grande en mi corazon, darte las gracias por darme el honor de haberte conocido, y sobre todo por ensenarme a mirar la vida de una manera diferente. Gracias por dejarme, aunque no fue por mucho tiempo, a Un Abuelo maravilloso (Acevedo)y a un tio que me ha ayudado mucho a entender el porque de tu partida. Que Dios te guarde mi hermano, Descansa En Paz Verdugo.
Lisa Del Valle
November 1, 2005
Sgt V,
I know that it has taken me awhile to write,but it has been hard for me to deal with you not being here you were a wonderful NCO and friend i miss you and love you and will always keep you in my prayers and my heart.
Saul Nicolas Aramboles
October 26, 2005
Well may God have you where heroes belong, even though we didn't share a lot, we were all part of the 1st and now a 2nd time over here.
Que Dios te tenga a su santo seno, and give strenght to your family.
jose 0 garcia baez
October 26, 2005
Franklin tigueraso mi hermano te llevare en mi corazon eras una bella persona compartimos vuenos momentos juntos mi pesame a tu mama y a tu familia tu esposa tu hija yo lo siento mucho de verdad perder un amigo perder un hermano q Dios te tenga en su gloria AMEN
Nirissa hernandez
October 13, 2005
my family sends or deepest condolences....so does NOEL SANTOS.....he was with you during that tragic day....he was one of the soldiers that survived,as well as MARTINEZ.i was in shock when i recieved that call! you are now in a better place ..and i as soldier respect what you did for our country!
Ramon Acevedo
October 12, 2005
Hola,
Mi nombre es Ramón A. Acevedo y ahora mismo me encuentro en Irak. Yo tuve el honor de conocer al sargento Vilorio pues trabajaba para mi, por los 8 meses que estuvimos juntos Vilorio y yo pasabamos más de doce horas diarias juntos y durante ese tiempo aprendí a quererlo como a un hijo. Yo tengo 51 años de edad y Vilorio tenía 26 pero creanlo o no eramos amigos. Se acostumbraba a levantar a las 5 y 30 de la mañana (porque yo lo llamaba) y ahi nos ibamos a hacer PT, asi empezaban todos nuestros días aquí en Irak. Todavia entro al mess hall y la gente se queda mirando para ver si Vilorio viene detrás de mi, ibamos a todas las partes juntos. A sido muy dificil para mi que Vilorio se halla ido, siempre que pensaba escribir algo en este libro las lagrimas venian a mi rostro... como ahora. Nosotros siempre discutiamos, la cuestión era tener algo conque entretenernos. Recuerdo una vez que el me preguntó si creia en lo que haciamos en Irak, yo sin pensarlo dos veces le dije que si, y el me preguntó y que si pierdes un hijo... yo me quede pensando y ese momento no le pude contestar pero ahora si puedo contestarle todavia creo pues Vilorio para mi era como hijo....... con todo el respeto que su familia se merece. A la Mamá de Vilorio perdoneme por no llamarla pero creo que no hubiese podido hablar, a su familia le prometo que mantendré la memoria de Vilorio viva, ahora mismo hago copias de su "memorial service" y se lo doy a sus amigos, tambien hicimos "slide shows" con fotos y preparamos dos CDs de fotos con música uno en inglés y otro en español que para mi sería un honor mandarle copias, también tengo muchas fotos de el. Bueno que Dios los bendiga con respeto SFC Acevedo, Ramon.
Joana Philogene
October 7, 2005
My sympathy to the family of Sgt.Franklin R. Vilorio. I know it is very difficult to deal with the lost of a loved one.For we are also coping with the lost of our beloved cousin SSGT. Jude Jonaus. Your family is in our prayers. We will meet out soldiers again. Pray for them, and remember the memories.
Love always
Sean Frees
October 5, 2005
Sargeant Vilorio,
You were a great mentor for me. When ever I was feeling down, you were there to make me laugh. You left while I was gone, but I still felt like you were still here. I will never forget you.
Con Dios Y La Virgen,
Cowboy
MANUEL GEOVANNY MAISONET (MAZAKOTE_GORDO)
October 3, 2005
SOY SSG MAISONET DE BARCELONETA, PUERTO RICO, YO ERA UNO DE LOS HERMANITOS CERCANOS DE FRANKY (PLATANO) EN IRAQ! THE LATIN KINGS!. EL DE EL ES FRANKLIN, PERO YO LE DECIA FRANKI(PLATANO VERDE)..
ME RECUERDO EN FT STEWART LAST YEAR, ESTABAMOS HACIENDO PT Y TU ESTABAS ACARGO DE LA FORMACION, Y EN VEZ DE DECIR EXTEND TO THE LEFT DIJISTES EXTEND TO THE RIGHT!!! Y HAY FUI QUE SALI Y TE AYUDE A CONDUCIR PT. ESE FUE EN EL MOMENTO QUE TE CONOCI!!! FUE GRACIOSO!
BUENO MI PANA 'FRANKY'
SE QUE ESTAS BIEN, ME DUELE MUCHO QUE TE FUISTES, PERO I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN!. GRACIAS POR TU AMISTAD, TE QUIERO UN MONTON PLATANO!! SSG MAISONET!! 3/OCT/05
PLATANO, PLATANO!
THIS IS MAZAKOTE GORDO OVER, HEY PLATANO, MI HERMANO, TE TENGO EN MI CORAZO NUNCA TE OLVIDARE, TE QUIERO MUCHO.... NOS VEREMOS!!!
MAZAKOTE_GORDO OUT!!!!!!
STACEY CABALLERO DORSEY
October 2, 2005
HOW DO I BEGIN THIS.... WELL, VILORIO TO ME WAS A SWEET AND VERY FUNNY PERSON! NO MATTER IF HIS DAY WAS BAD OR HE JUST FINISHED ARGUING WITH SOMEONE HE'D ALWAYS CHANGE HIS EXPRESSION UPON SEEING ME SO I DIDN'T THINK HE WAS TAKING HIS ANGER OUT ON ME! HE WAS REALLY CONSIDERATE LIKE THAT. I HAVE MANY FUNNY MEMORIES WITH HIM AND DESPITE HOW WELL WE GOT TO KNOW EACH OTHER, I NEVER CALLED HIM FRANKLIN OR FRANKIE CAUSE I LIKED VILORIO BETTER, JUST LIKE HE SAID ANASTACIA RATHER THAN STACEY! I MISS YOU PA AND NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS YOU'LL ALWAYS STAY WITH ME! WHEN I GET THERE WE'LL SEE WHO CAN GET MORE MILES!ONCE AGAIN YOU'LL HAVE A HEAD START..... (THIS TIME YOU CAN'T CHEAT THOUGH!) WE KNOW YOU WOULDN'T WAN'T US TO KEEP CRYING OVER YOU, SO DON'T WORRY BUDDY WE'LL SMILE FOR YOU! ESPECIALLY WHEN WE THINK OF ALL THE CRAZY THINGS YOU USED TO SAY! YOU STILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES. THAT WON'T EVER CHANGE! SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY! CON AMOR Y CARINO,ANASTACIA (ESPANA)
Tiffany Ward
September 28, 2005
SGT Vilorio,
I cant tell you how shocked I was to hear the news of you going on to your resting place. I know we had our ups and downs but you will forever be in my heart and mind. I will never forget that your were the cleanest mechanic that I have ever met. I am gonna miss you. Your family is in my prayers. Make sure you keep an eye on us from Heaven. You are now our guardian angel. That is a task that I know you will be happy to fufill.
Miss ya and Love ya lots
rafael cruz
September 27, 2005
Platano
Que DIos te bendiga siempre nunca te olvidaremos, a tu familia no tengo palabras para expresar cuanto lo siento, ahora que te fuistes con papa Dios recuerda que el lo ve todo no le vas a poder hacer trampa jugando dominos. Lo unico que espero es que cuando me toque ir a ese "deployment" eterno te encuentre y podamos hacer nuestro PST este sera mejor porque sera eterno y tu seguiras siendo nuestro guia.
"NO FEAR"
"CON DIOS Y LA VIRGEN"
Descansa En Paz Mi Hermano
66D-out
julia winkler
September 27, 2005
Mi loquito,
no words in this world are beautiful enough to describe the way i felt and feel about you. i want to thank you for everything you gave me and i want to thank god that he gave me a part of you and the biggest present in the world, our little daughter noemi. we are going to do our very best to accomplish the dreams we had so you can look down on us and be proud. you will always live in our hearts and thoughts untill we can be together again.
te amare por siempre
que dios te bendigas mi cielo
thanks to all the people that keep him alive in their hearts
Francisco, Norelis & Jaime Vilorio
September 26, 2005
Hey Tolete there's no palabras para decirte what your two brothers and sister feel about the biggest loss y el mas grande vacio that we ever had en nuestros corazones, solo queremos que donde quiera que estes sepas que nunca te olvidaremos, y que we always dream with you the same way que tu eras always happy, smiling,and laughing even when you used to have problems.Newri queremos recordarte que siempre fuiste y sera nuestro mejor ejemplo how to be a better human being, a better friend ,a better father,a better son and the best of the brother. Recordamos que nunca tuvimos un padre junto a nosotros , pero no senos olvida que tu estuviste siempre en su lugar, we are proud to have had someone like you in our family, esperamos que te portes bien con papa dios, como lo hiciste con nosotros especialmente con mami. God bless you y te tenga en su santa gloria.
Graciela Dauhajre
September 26, 2005
A toda la familia Vilorio, a la cual no conozco, pero siento su profundo dolor por esta triste perdida de su hijo Franklin. Estamos todos orgullosos de Franklin, por su valentia y dedicacion y esfuerzo de sobresalir, y siento gran tristeza en mi corazon por su fallecimiento. Sabemos que Dios lo tiene en su reino rodeado de todos su angeles, y desde arriba el velara por nosotros. El sera siempre un heroe para todos, especialmente para sus hermanos dominicanos.
Un abrazo fuerte y mi mas sentido pesame,
Graciela Dauhajre
Gaby Bonetti
September 26, 2005
Dear Franklin, I knew you as a boy when you lived in Santo Domingo. I was always so proud to hear of your achievements. I am so sorry you had to leave us so soon. Your memory will never be forgotten. We will always speak of you. We know you are with God. We will always remember the happiness you brought to so many people. Que Dios te Bendiga para siempre.
DIANE LARSEN
September 25, 2005
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF FRANKLIN DYING! GOD BLESS THE FAMILY HE LEFT BEHIND! DIANE
Rosaura Vilorio
September 25, 2005
Franklin,
I don't have words to express how important you were and will forever be in my heart. You touched my life in such a special way, especially in those moments of difficulty. I say goodbye but you will forever be in my heart.
Rosaura Vilorio
Santa Vilorio
September 25, 2005
My dear Son,
I will not say goodbye because you will forever be in my heart. I want to thank each and everyone of you for saying your goodbyes to Franklin in such a special way, words that have comforted me in all my moments of sadness.
I thank you with all my heart.
Santa Vilorio
Richard Mantooth
September 24, 2005
SGT Vilorio,
It's still hard to accept that this has happened. I remember when we first met and the first thing I can recall was your laughter. Better yet when we did the Live Fire Exercise in Kuwait and we were the MED EVAC TEAM. You started to drive off and I almost fell out the truck. We laughed the whole time and ever since then became good friends. My heart and prayers go out your family, friends, and those touched by this tragedy. You were a great friend, soldier, and OUTSTANDING NCO. I will miss you.
amparo vasquez
September 24, 2005
te voy a extranar loco yo espero que donde quiera que estes, estes en paz y que sepas que te quiero mucho
Stacey McNish
September 23, 2005
You will always be in my heart, God be with you.
"Because he loves me," says the Lord, I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him, I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him."
Virginia Williams
September 23, 2005
Even though we have never met, I wanted to share a poem with you.
You see I lost my only son when he was one month away from his 22nd birthday. That was in 1980. I know the pain and the sorrow that you feel.
I know in time the awful hurting inside of you will heal. I know right now it’s hard to Imagine that life can even go on. I can’t imagine anything worse then losing a child.
I am a Christian and I know that God’s strength saw me and my husband through. There were many days we just didn’t want to go on, but He was always there to help us.
I hope you will not take offence by receiving this. I only mean it to help and
let you know that I care. I will keep you in my prayers.
May God bless you in a very special way, as He took a very special person from this world to be with Him. I thank God every day for men like your son who are willing to fight for our freedom and the freedom of oppressed nations. I know Ruddy has made a difference in every life he has touched. God bless everyone in his family.
Remember, John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should nor perish but have everlasting life.”
At Death of a Child
“I’ll lend you for a little while
A child of mine,” He said.
“For you to love the while he lives
And mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven years, or
Twenty two or three,
But will you ’til I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his days be brief,
You’ll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked this wide world over
In my search for teachers true,
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lane,
I have selected you.
Now will you give all your love,
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call
To take him back again?”
I fancy that I heard them say,
“Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joy this child shall bring,
The risk of grief we’ll run;
We’ll shelter him with tenderness,
We’ll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we’ve known
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner then we’ve planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.”
-Edgar Albert Guest
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