He is survived by his parents Jerry and Anna Bonifacio; sister Esther and brother John; his grandparents, Elizabeth and Hope Steele; and his only nephew, Nathan R. Bonifacio. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins, and his fiance, Michelle Baptiste.

Born and raised in Vacaville, he graduated from Will C. Wood High School in 1995. Jerry brightened everyone's life that he came in contact with, and will be greatly missed by everyone.

Arrangements are under the direction of McCune Garden Chapel, 448-6546.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reporter from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Bonifacio

137 Entries

November 11, 2020

It’s many years later and I still have his number in my phone. Seems wrong to delete it. He’s still remembered by his friends. So very sad that his life ended. Thinking of him and people like him today, those living and those who have passed.

Thank you for your service friend.

Veteran’s Day
11/11/20

Abraham Ross

February 27, 2018

Missing the Beav

Robert Mullen

May 18, 2014

No matter how much time passes you will not be forgotten. D co. 4-64 Ar. you will always be part of our family.

October 12, 2013

Always thinking about my buddy, Jerry. Never will stop missing JB....

Michika Cardenas

October 10, 2013

Hard to believe you are gone, still feels like you are around. We miss you so much!

Franco

June 30, 2013

Thinking about you today SSG Boni.

September 15, 2012

Still remembered, respected and honored after all these years. My sorrow for his loss is as deep today as is was almost 7 years ago.

Ernie Valdez

October 11, 2011

You are always in our hearts. I will never forget the smile on your face the last night you were with us, thanks for all the jokes and making a bad place bearable.

Debbi Dresser

October 10, 2011

Family & Friends of SSGT Jerry L. Bonifacio, JR.....Please know that Jerry is thought of often. He will NEVER be forgotten. God Bless You ALL!

Sherri Scarrott, EA

October 10, 2011

Remembering you for the Hero you are! Hooah!

Peggy Childers

October 10, 2011

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio:
Please accept my remembrance of Jerry on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

SFC Max Connor

October 9, 2011

It's been almost 6 years brother and I have never forgotten that day. We miss you and love you brother.

Dee Dee Ada

October 11, 2010

It has been five years since you were called to your place in heaven. You will never be forgotten. We all still miss you very much

Sherri Scarrott

October 11, 2010

Five years since you left us to soar with the angels. You are not forgotten. RIP, soldier.

Debbi & Steve Dresser

October 10, 2010

Dear Jerry....Please know that you are remembered today as always. You will never be forgotten. God Bless You & Your Family!

Peggy Childers

October 10, 2010

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio:
Remembering Jerry 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

February 11, 2010

Was thinking of you today buddy. We miss you and wish you were here.

Max

In Memory of Jerry ~ (Debra Estep)

October 10, 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 Jerry, 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

Peggy Childers

October 5, 2008

To the family of Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio:
Jerry 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

Patrick Purtle

October 2, 2008

SSG Bonifacio,

I bore you coffin, I dressed your uniform with your awards, I fired 3 volleys at your funeral, and I assisted in a small way in making sure your last wish to be buried in a KISS Coffin was completed. You became a part of me forever that day, and I a part of you. I will never be able to forget you. Now that I will soon be deploying to war myself, I will visit you again before going at your resting place. I have come across so many people in my travels who's lives you touched, you were truely a wonderfull person. All who meet you liked you, and you were and still are so loved by so many. It truely was a honor to make sure your military funeral was done right. I will carry your memory with me forever.

SGT Patrick Purtle
State Honor Guard

Peggy Childers

September 21, 2008

mike n bea bruno

July 10, 2008

our prayers are with you at this time of a broken heart jerry is our hero as our grandson is we lost him last august and we are stilling hurting the hurt never gets easier. just gets a little less some days shawn adams was young but touched alot of hearts as jerry did now they have gone home to the lord and we will join them when god calls for us may god be with you at a time of lost

DEEDEE ADA

July 3, 2008

JERRY JUST LETTING YOU KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AS WE CELEBRATE ANOTHER 4TH OF JULY I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE TO KEEP OUR FREEDOMS AND TO HELP OTHERS

the Buck family

June 3, 2008

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.

Sarah

May 27, 2008

I thought of you all day yesterday. Your memories will be with me always.

Chris Wilburn

May 26, 2008

Jerry our thoughts are with you and your family today. Danny Thomas and I attended a Memorial Day service here in Livermore and honored your sacrifice especially. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten amongst your brothers who served with you.

Chris

Gabriel Troy

April 23, 2008

First of all to his family and loved ones I offer my deepest sympathies. My name is Gabriel Troy, I served with "Bono" in the 1st of the 502nd at FT. Campbell. He was my roomate, Battle buddy, and a true friend. He came with me on a few fourday weekends for Road trips to my home in PA and to South Carolina as well. He has always been in my thoughts over the years I tried to track him down and I finally found him. It saddens me that our paths in this life will not cross again, maybe in the next my friend. Here's to one of the most genuinely selfless people I have ever had the privillage to befriend and to One of the Best Soldiers I had ever served with. You will always be in my heart.

Chris Harbour

April 15, 2008

My condolence's to Jerrys Family. I was a close friend of his and in his unit . He will be missed immensely. He was a good soldier and a hard worker and a great friend. I love and miss him . God speed and God bless

jerome connor

October 18, 2007

Wish you were here. Miss ya bro.

DJ Strickland

October 18, 2007

Its been over 2 years now and I still can't get over the fact that your not here. I miss you something fierce and hate the fact that you are not here to share my life and everyone elses that you have touched. Jerry you are the best friend that a guy could ask for, loyal and caring. you made my life a joy and sometimes I am lost without you. I love you bro you will never be forgotten.

Brian Lawrence

October 17, 2007

Still miss ya, buddy.

August 19, 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)

deedee ada

May 11, 2007

i still can't believe jerry is gone my heart still goes out to all of his family as they are my family jerry will never be forgotten all my love and god bless

John Bonifacio

December 24, 2006

I was sadden to hear about Jeri's passing. I am John Bonifacio, son of Jose and Josefina's Bonifacio.I was astonished to see so many of our relatives that I have lost contaact with.

Daniel Cervantes

December 11, 2006

Jerry, Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I will never forget the sacrifice you made and will never forget your ability to make me laugh even when I was bumming. It was an honor to serve with the best!

frances Bonifacio Windham

November 24, 2006

Frances Bonifacio Windham.I am a distant cousin.

jerome connor

November 15, 2006

god bless you my friend. just know you are missed as a friend and a comrade.

anna bonifacio

November 14, 2006

to those that have sighned this i want to thank you our son was very special person not a day goes by i dont miss him . anna (mom)

lanie murasko

November 10, 2006

we love and miss jerry every day that goes by and will never forget all the great times we all shared i miss when the phone would ring and his sweet voice on the other end just to make sure all is well our hearts and thoughts are with you danny lanie and girls

Chrystail Marquez

November 10, 2006

We miss you Jerry! You were a great guy and a big part of our family! I love you!

Shannon Strickland

October 13, 2006

It has been a long year and you are still missed by so many people. I myself still carry you in my heart every day and you will always be there from this day on.

Love you Beaver always then and always now.

A toast to you where ever you might be and a toast to me here thinking of you with a smile and a halo around you.

Sarah Ruby-Bruer

October 13, 2006

You have been in my dreams these last few days, and I can't beleive it's already been a year! I miss you so much it hurts sometimes, and hope that you are at peace and happy where ever you are.
Love always.
Sarah

D.J. & Jerry Home on leave for the first time together spending it in Oklahoma.

October 12, 2006

Sherri Scarrott

October 11, 2006

A year and you are not forgotten. Your bravery and that smile lives on..rest in peace, Soldier Angel, and continue to watch over us. Thank you for our freedom.
Charlie Company Mom

dad

October 10, 2006

i just want to say thank you to you all. jerry L. bonifacio sr.

Garnet Jenkins

October 10, 2006

Paying tribute to Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Bonifacio on this First anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks to this Young hero, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Jerry, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and comfort continue to be with the Bonifacio family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

Hoping 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.

May the Peace of God and the memories of Jerry,
remain in your heart always.
Softly and slowly, time heals.

Julio Alfaro

October 10, 2006

We all miss you in a way which most people will never understand. God's will brought you to a better place. Your Bravery will never be forgetten Boni!

Marilyn Genovese

September 23, 2006

This Guest Book is such a wonderful tribute to a fine young man and a guardian of our freedom! I think it is wonderful that TheReporter.com keeps this tribute on their web page. I would have been proud to have known Jerry.

kyle pestoni

July 16, 2006

I miss you brother....you are my hero.Benjamin will always know you as uncle Jerry...I promise,and I'll see you again someday my friend.

linda munoz

June 1, 2006

Be Still

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

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

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

Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)

June 1, 2006

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

ROBYN GARSIDE

May 31, 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Deedee

May 29, 2006

It is still hard to think about the fact jerry is gone he was a great guy and is missed very much

Brian Lawrence

May 28, 2006

There are alot of things I think of when I think of Iraq but most often I find myself thinking of my freind Jerry. I can't tell you how many times he would show up on my door stopping by just to chat and hang out. I miss him deeply.He was the nice man I have ever known.

SSG Brandon Taylor

May 15, 2006

To the Bonifacio Family.

Its still hard thinking about the day we lost a true friend and comrade. I always enjoyed being in the presence of Jerry. I will always remember the good times we had playing wiffle ball and video games on our time off. My heart goes out to your family as we have all suffered from this loss. I remember meeting you when I came home on emergency leave and gave you the items from Jerry's memorial service in Baghdad. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. But I am proud and honored at having a chance to meet the parents of such a great soldier, and man. RIP Bonnie, We will always remember you.

Alex Patz

April 28, 2006

I remember before we deployed, I was going through rough times, having had a couple of deaths in the family. SSG Bonifacio (Jerry)was always there, doing random, funny stuff to keep my spirits up. A very compassionate guy that cared about us all. And very humble. Soldiers like him make me proud of being apart of the Army

Spc. Alex Patz

Ronald Hardin

April 15, 2006

To the family of SSGT. Jerry Bofifacio; I offer nothing but my support. I served with Jerry in OIF III. Being in his team, I can tell you he was a man of honor, courage, duty and strength. No matter what happened, Boni had a smile on his face and a warm hand to give. I will never forget him as long as I live. He is truly a great man and above all, friend.

Sincerely,

Spc. Ronald Hardin Jr

nestor lopez

March 26, 2006

To the bonifacio family

I just want to let you guys know that it was a honor serving with ssgt.Bonifacio and also that without ssgt.bonifacio 1st plt would never be the same. He truly is a hero in our book and in our hearts.ssgt bonifacio brought happiness,laughter,joy and most importantly love and dedication,

I wanna thank god for giving me the privledge to meet jerry as a commrade and a friend he will never be forgotten.

truly your

spc. lopez,nestor

Frank Bonifacio

March 21, 2006

Dear Jerry Sr, Anna, and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jerry Jr. While I never had the opportunity to meet my cousin, I am honored to be related to such a fine person. I've read so much on him in the past months and how his life touched so many people in a such a positive way. He will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank, Michele, Zack, Ryan, and Patrick

Harvey Davis

March 20, 2006

I am so saddened to have lost such a human being as Jerry. He embodied the spirit, soul, and character of a truly caring and kind person. My life has been enriched and lifted because I received the gift of his friendship. For allowing me in his gracious presence, I give praise to our Lord Jesus Christ. To Jerry’s family, my prayers are with you. To Michelle, I am here if ever you need a friend.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 25, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Bonifacio family in the loss of Jerry. I did not know Jerry, 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. 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~

Helen Ritchey

November 28, 2005

I do not know the family of Jerry Bonifacio, but I want you to know that you are in my prayers. I pray that time will help you to take solace in the happy memories of Jerry. May you know that I am grateful for his service and pained that he paid such a price for serving his country and helping to keep us safe. Sincerely yours, Helen Ritchey

Steve Anderson

November 7, 2005

I served with Jerry at the 101st in Ft. Campbell. I would like to say that he was one of the nicest people I have ever met. Always generous always giving and friendly. Jerry never had a bad thing to say about any one and always had a smile. He had a hugh heart and never quit at anything. Everyone was impressed by his great work ethic, he could out work guys twice his size if you could keep him awake. That was the one thing we would joke about he loved to sleep if you gave him 2 seconds of quiet time he would be out. But I just want to send my thoughts and prayers to his family and say I'm sorry for your loss. I got to know "Bono" for a few years at Fort Campbell he was one of the guys out of about 10 I can say were true friends of mine. It is a great loss to a lot of people.

Bonny Kangas

November 4, 2005

Jerry was a great kid who touched us all deeply. We will miss him stopping by just to say hi. We are left with many fond memories that will make us smile and we thank him for that. May God bless you all.

JANET STEVENS

November 2, 2005

TO THE BONIFACIO FAMILY I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT I AM SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOST. THE FIRST TIME I MEET JERRY HE MADE ME SMILE. HE IS THE REASON I AM STILL PROUD TO SERVE TODAY. HE WAS LOVED BY MANY AND WILL BE MISSED BY EVEN MORE. HE IS TRUELY A LEGACY IN MY EYES AND I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. TO THE FAMILY YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS. GODBLESS YOU.AND MICHELLE WE MISS YOU WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU.

LOVE ALWAYS YOUR BIG SIS

Sgt.Janet Stevens

Bco 125th FSB

FORT RILEY,KANSAS

Jerry Bonifacio

October 30, 2005

hi everyone thank you all. Big Jerry

Michael Sanders

October 28, 2005

Although I only knew you for a short time, I considered you a friend. I met you when we where at Ft. Bliss training for the sand box, and we had many, many humorous times together. I thank you for being you and I will not forget you.

SGT. Michael Sanders

Jerry Bonifacio and Michelle Baptiste

October 28, 2005

Cathy Porter

October 28, 2005

God Bless. I did not know Jerry but as a Veteran of the US Army I salute his bravery and his sacrifice for this country and the fight for freedom.

Estelle Stanton

October 26, 2005

May God comfort you and his Angels watch over you. May he hold Jerry close and welcome him home. My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Jerry always had a smile when he came by to visit with Michael that brightened any day, he was always welcomed at our home. A very special young man. He will truly be missed.

Katherine Rhone (Parker)

October 24, 2005

I remember Jerry when I first met him. He always made me smile. I will miss him greatly.

Quinn Muehleisen

October 23, 2005

To the family and friends of your lost loved one...although I do not know your family, my heart goes out to you in this time of tremendous pain. I too, lost a dear friend this year to the war in Iraq, and I know the overwhelming pain you are all experiencing. I have read the other entries in the guest book and it sounds to me like Jerry was a wonderful man, admired by many. Hold those memories dear to your heart and know that he is always with you. Much gratitude to a true soldier.

Pam Caruso

October 21, 2005

Although I did not know Jerry it is apparent that he was loved by all. Thank you for raising such a fine son and we all thank him for his willingness to protect our freedom; he is truely a hero. May God's grace be with you and comfort you.

Veronique Parker

October 21, 2005

To Jerry Bonifacio, Jr.'s Family:

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jerry's willingness to serve our country touches my heart and his ultimate sacrifice makes me cry for his family left behind. God bless you and may He grant you strength and peace.

kris sutton

October 20, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerrys family at this time. Thank you for seving our coutry so we can continue to be free.

ardys & Bob Vollmer

October 20, 2005

Thank you for raising a son we can all be proud of.

We pray that Gods love and promises will help you thro this most trying time.

Jeanie Annon

October 20, 2005

To the Bonifacio family and Michelle- My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. In the beautiful memories, may you find peace...In the love that surrounds you, may you find strength. May God help you through these days. May God bless all of you. (Ret./USAF)

Ann Jaffe

October 20, 2005

I would like to extend my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to your entire family. My prayers are with all of you at this terrible time...sincerely, Ann Jaffe.. proudarmymom of David 92M Vietnam

Marty Wren

October 20, 2005

My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your great hero! I thank you, on behalf of our country, for your son's service!

{{{love and hugs}}}

A fellow Army mom!

Iris Bryant

October 20, 2005

Dear Bonifacio Family; My deepest sympathy to all of you for the loss of your dear son. I am a member of ArmyMomsUSA and the mother of a U.S. soldier, my heart breaks each time I hear of the loss of another of our brave ones in this fight to win the war on terror. May God bless you and your family and give you comfort.

Sincerely, Iris

Beverly Hill

October 20, 2005

So Sorry about the loss of your loved one. May God keep his hand upon you and give you peace....

Cindy Ellis

October 20, 2005

As an Army Mom, you & your family will always be in my heart and prayers. God Bless.

Marilyn Chorley

October 20, 2005

My deepest sympathy to your family at this terrible time in your life. My prayers are for your comfort and peace. As a mother of another soldier we stand beside you.

Kelly Kangas-Zuber

October 20, 2005

What can you say in such a small amount of space that can clearly encompass all the memories I have of my friend Jerry? How can one convey their saddness at losing him, and yet their joy of knowing him? Maybe, just maybe, I can scratch the surface by sharing the things I will carry in my heart to always remember him.

Jerry was the kind of person I could never stay mad for longer than a minute. He would drive me crazy constantly tickling me, poking me, pulling my hair, sticking his finger in my ear, scaring me, tapping me on the shoulder and pretending it wasn't him, messing up my hair, and just being an all around pest. I would be ready to strangle him but when I would turn around to grab him, he would quickly move just out of reach, give me a goofy grin, let out his impish giggle... and I couldn't help but laugh with him! Any anger would just melt away.

He never hesitated to help a friend out trouble or during a time of crisis, unless of course he was asleep during the event. You could have a complete two-way conversation with him that, in the morning, he wouldn't remember and would completely deny having. However, as soon as the details of the situation were clear, he would roll up his sleeves and help you pick up the pieces.

Jerry has been a dear friend of mine through some of the best and most turbulant times of my life. Through joy and heartache, successes and failures, the gaining of new friends and early parting of old ones, Jerry was always there beside me whether on the phone or in person. With him as a friend you knew you never stood alone ever.

There is no way I can thank Jerry for everything he has done for me in my life, no way to tell him how being friends with him has made me who I am today, and deep down I don't think I ever would been able to tell him because I wouldn't need to... Jerry already knew by how much we all loved him when he was here with us and how we were all drawn together, if only just that one weekend, just so we could all see him.

There was a reason we all came to know and love Jerry and I will always be thankful for such a great gift. Just knowing Jerry has made me a better person and though he will be greatly missed, I will always carry a piece of him in my heart.

I love you Jerry. We will meet again.

Norma Miller

October 20, 2005

I send to you my deepest regret for your loss. My son is leaving tonight for Iraq. I shall pray for your family and friends for the days ahead.

Norma/Ohio

Proud Mom of a soldier

Mona Back

October 20, 2005

Dear Bonifacio Family,

Deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lee & Twylah Lemargie

October 20, 2005

Michelle and the Bonifacio Family; Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this terrible time. As the grandparents of a soldier, our hearts break each time we hear of the loss of another loved one. May God bless you and your family and give you comfort.

Lori Goble

October 19, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jerry during this difficult time. Jerry and the men like him are truely our heroes.

Don Strickland

October 19, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes to Anna and Jerry Bonifacio.

Jerry and my son have been best friends ever since grammar school. Over the years I have grown to love and cherish him. Jerry was like a son to us. We will miss him deeply. I am sorry for your loss.

Shannon Strickland

October 19, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes to the Bonifacio family. I will pray everyday for your well being.

Jerry (Beaver) & my brother were best friend’s ever since grade school. They couldn’t go anywhere without each other and there were couple of other guys that hung out with them.

Jerry was apart of all of our lives. He was there when I needed to talk rather it was a problem or I was upset he knew how to cheer me up and put a smile on my face. He would call all hours of the night just to say hi rather it was midnight or 2 am. He would want to talk about anything. From a new job or what he did over the weekend.

Jerry was an inspiration to all of us. He was always at peace, loving, caring, and always respectful to others. I will always love and miss him. I will always remember him as a brother and a kind friend.

You were the rock that I could lean on.

You were the friend that I could count on.

You were the sun that shined in my heart when I heard your voice.

You were the mountain that helped me climbed when growing up.

You were the inspiration that would inspire me.

You were the friend that everyone loved.

You will always be our hero in our hearts.

Loretta Cain

October 19, 2005

To the family of Jerry Lee Bonifacio Jr. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your son will

always be remembered as a hero. Be proud that you

raised a child who was willing to give the ultimate

sacrifice. Our nation honors her sons and daughters

who answered the call to defend a country they never

knew and a people they never met. May God be with you

in this most difficult time.

A Proud Army Mom From Texas,

eddy skropka

October 19, 2005

God bless you!

Sheri Evans

October 19, 2005

I'm no relation to Jerry but my cousin's husband john is, and I'm very sorry for the family's loss. I to have a son in the army and can only vision what a family goes through. My sympathies go out to the family and may god be with you at this time and help with the healing process.

Rita Golden

October 19, 2005

I am sorry that you have to endure that sorrow of your loved one's passing. It is my prayer that the Lord will give you comfort and strength to carry on.

Lindy Nordwig

October 18, 2005

Please Dear Lord Embrace The Bonifacio Family, Hold Them And Give Them Strength To Endure Their Loss. Jerry Will Forever Be In Our Hearts And Minds As An American Hero. Amen..... God Bless. Once A Marine Always A Marine. Volunteer at The Riverside National Cemetery Honors Detail, And Active Member-Moms Of Military.

Darlene Wurzer

October 18, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time.

Al & Cheryle Harte

October 18, 2005

To Michelle, the Family, and the Friends of Jerry Lee Bonifacio Jr. We heard about Jerry through my sister Chris Tronnes. Our nephew is Alan Miranda in the same division as Jerry, but with Charlie Co. Though we are "strangers", it is so heartbreaking to hear of another soldier who has sacrificed so very much, as well as all of you who knew and loved him. Please accept our sincere gratitude for Jerry's part in promoting freedom not only for his own country, but trying to give that wonderful gift to another country. Sincerely, Al & Cheryle Harte

Christina Tronnes

October 18, 2005

To The Bonifacio Family

As the family of a soldier with the 1-184, Charlie Co., we offer our deepest sympathy for your loss.

May the feelings of pride you have for Jerry, help you through this very difficult time.

Your son is a hero and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.

My family thanks you, and as the mother of a soldier, please know that my very deepest prayers are with you.

May God Bless You