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Arthur Mora Obituary
He was born March 16, 1982, in Monterey Park, CA, to the late Arthur A. Mora, Sr. and Sylvia M. (Ramos) Mora, and a 2000 graduate of El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera, CA. Arthur enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2000 and was assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA. He married Veronica L. Garcia on August 2, 2003, in Victorville, CA, was a fan of the Oakland Raiders, and enjoyed being with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica L. (Garcia) Mora, of Perrysburg, OH; daughters, Olivia M. and Celina N. Mora; son, Christopher D. Mora; mother, Sylvia M. Mora, of Montebello, CA; sisters, Michelle Ramos and significant other, Jerry Garcia, of Victorville, CA, and Celia Mora, of Montebello, CA; brother, Paul Mora, of Montebello, CA; niece, Andrea Garcia; nephew, Jonathon Luna; uncle, Daniel "Chuck" Ramos; grandfather, Paul Ramos; along with other aunts, uncles, and cousins; mother-in-law, Olga L. Lopez; father-in-law, John G. Court, both of Perrysburg, OH; sisters-in-law, Vanessa M. Garcia, of Perrysburg, OH, Velina N. (Dorian) Johnson, of Toledo, OH; brothers-in-law, Jorge C. Salazar Jr. of Toledo and Julio C. Salazar of Perrysburg, OH; nephews, Trinodad E. and Dorian, Jr.; grandparents-in-law, Gary R. (Elva H.) Court, of Perrysburg, OH, Olga (Honario) Suarez, of Houston, TX and Rodolfo V. Lopez, of Toledo, OH.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur A. Mora Sr.; grandmother, Sally C. (Caberra) Ramos; best friend, Sergeant Dakotah L. Gooding in February 2005 in Iraq with fellow soldiers, Sergeant Rene Knox and Sergeant Chad Lake, also Specialist Russell H. Nahvi and Specialist Jose E. Rosario, who died in the same attack as Arthur.
Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2005, in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E.S. Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH (419-874-3133) with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Friday evening. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 on Saturday, October 29, 2005, at St. Rose Catholic Church, 215 E. Front Street, Perrysburg, OH. Burial will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to Mora Children's Educational Fund, c/o Sky Bank, Attn: Jon, 690 W. South Boundary, Perrysburg, OH 43551.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Mora
Charlie Gili
March 6, 2019
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Arthur A. Mora Jr. US Army Sergeant.
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, their families, friends and others who support our mission.
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
Monet Galarza
January 16, 2017
I went to high school with art and let me tell you till this day i still rember him. In fact i rember he was a greenbay packer fan cause when they beat the cowboys yesterday i thought of him. I miss you dear friend may you rest in peace. I just wish i could of meet ur beutiful family.
Peggy Childers
October 19, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Arthur A. Mora:
Please accept my remembrance of Arthur on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Brian and Jessica Richter
October 19, 2011
To Veronica -
I will keep you and family in prayers and thoughts. May you find the support and love you desire. I thank you and Sgt. Arthur Mora for service from the bottom of my heart.
October 14, 2011
I never met you, but from the little I heard an from what I noticed you made a difference in your families lives, I kno your daughter will be well taken care of, so I leave a blue rose an a sunflower in your memory
Peggy Childers
October 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Arthur A. Mora:
Remembering Arthur 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
SPC From 3rd ID
April 26, 2009
SGT Arthur A Mora Jr -
I went to the 3rd Infantry Division All-Ranks Ball last night. At every seat there was a remembrance bracelet for the 400+ Soldiers from 3rd ID who have given the ultimate sacrifice throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom. At my seat was a bracelet with your name on it. During roll call, I saw your name on that screen. I thank you for what you did. I am a Specialist, soon to be Sergeant. You are an inspiration to up-and-coming soldiers such as myself. I came across this site while searching the internet, trying to find out as much as I could about you. I will always wear this bracelet with your name on it, and will always pray for your family.
Thank you, and God Bless.
"Rock of the Marne"
Peggy Childers
October 23, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Arthur A. Mora:
Arthur 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
In Memory of Arthur ~ (Debra Estep)
October 19, 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 Arthur, 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
Debbie Schaller
June 7, 2008
Dear Mora Family,
I just wanted to say thank you for the sacrifice of your loved one. Your children will always be able to hold their heads high because their Daddy is a hero. The Bible says there is no greater love than giving your life for another person and that is exactly what Arthur did. Be proud of that. I know you miss him more and more every day and you will never forget all his wonderful ways.Thank you Arthur for your sacrifice and his family for yours.
(My son is buried near your son and I saw the children on Memorial Day - They are beautiful!)
Severiano Q. Losoya
May 4, 2008
I came back again to let you know you will you never be forgotten. Along with others I knew who have fallen in war, I will never forget.
USMC
Vietnam 1965, 66, 67
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)
SGT HAWKINS
November 3, 2006
MY NAME IS SGT HAWKINS. I HAD THE PRIVILAGE OF SERVING WITH MORA IN 5-7 CAV. THE SHORT TIME WE WORKED TOGETHER I NEVER SEEN HIM WITH OUT A SMILE ON HIS FACE. HE IS TRULY MISSED NOT ONLY AS A SOLDIER BUT AS A PERSON. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MORA KEEP THAT LIGHT SHINING AN THAT TRUCK ROLLING..
Garnet Jenkins
October 19, 2006
In remembrance of Sgt. Arthur A. Mora on this first anniversary of the day he gave his life for our country and for freedom.
May he, rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Mora family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love and peace in knowing this country remembers Arthur and his Sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
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 FOR THE LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
SGT Brian Wheeler
March 29, 2006
Myself and SGT Mora were good friends. We both served with 5-7 CAV Ft Stewart GA.Both served in Balad Iraq. Sgt Mora will be missed but not forgotten.
Scott Staggs
February 25, 2006
I knew Sgt Mora in Korea we were in the same Platoon. I was shocked dismayed to find out that Gooding and Mora were no longer with us. I am deeply saddned for your family he was a very good person. I am now in Iraq and wear a Memorial braclet for Sgt Gooding. I am in the Process of ordering one for Sgt Mora for Cpl Richard to wear. These are tokens of defiance that the person may no longer be here with us but memorys are forever...
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 24, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mora family in the loss of Arthur. I did not know Arthur, 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~
Julian Martinez
January 28, 2006
"You are a true Hero my man"
Henryk Zaleski (USN Ret)
January 27, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Linda Baggett
November 21, 2005
My prayer is that God will give you the strength to carry you through this most difficult time. My nephew, Russell Nahvi also stood beside your loved one. May God bless you as you continue to carry on. We will not forget the sacrifice that was made.
KAREEM & IVORY YATES
November 4, 2005
I JUST WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SORROW TO THE MORA FAMILY, I WERE GREAT FRIENDS WITH ART SINCE THE YEAR OF 2001. HE IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEBERED AS A HERO IN MY FAMILY'S EYES. TO VERONICA YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE YATES FAMILY AS A SUPPORT GROUP, I MYSELF LOVE THE FRIENDSHIP YOU AND MY WIFE IVORY HAVE FORMED. ANYTIME DAY; NIGHT WE GOT YOUR BACK, R.I.P. ART
CPT Phillip Poteet
November 3, 2005
As SGT Mora's company commander, we are deeply saddened by his loss. Arthur was a huge member of our team. I have known him for a couple of years now. I have never seen him angry or unwilling to help. Though he was a late deployer due to some household injuries, he was warmly welcomed by his platoon when he arrived. Arthur was very close with his comrades and was so excited to finally join them on patrol and made an immediate positive impact on their morale. Arthur is sorely missed and our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife and family. God Bless.
Lena ( Cabrera)Cecil Verdugo
November 3, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the faimly members of Art as well as those who are still at the front lines who are defending our country. Although Arthur is home with with our Saviour, a part of him lives on thru his children. May God bless and give strength to his wife and children who will carry his name and live a pround life as Arthur did and will see from heaven.
Maria (Cabrera) & Raymond Torres
November 1, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We know he did a great thing by giving his life to save so many and to protect our great country.
Judy Craun
October 31, 2005
I never knew your husband but I know he was a great man ,if for no other reason , he was great to me because he was brave enough to go fight for and give his life for this country . I am very sorry for your loss . May GOD be with you and your family may he always bless and keep you all . your friend , Judy Craun
Vanessa Gessel
October 31, 2005
I didn't know him but I know people who did. I'm sorry for your lost. I send you my sypmathy. It's really sad. I have a few friends over in Irag too. I hope the best for all of you. Once again Sorry for your lost.
JACKIE [CABRERA] GUERRERO
October 31, 2005
TO SILVIA,FAMILY,ART'SWIFE&KIDS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF NEED. FROM JACKIE,UNCLE LORDY TIA FRANCES & FAMILY
Dawne Ester
October 30, 2005
To the family of Art Moro, Jr.
In Memory...
Those we Love remain with us,
for Love itself lives on.
Cherished memories never fade,
because one loved is gone.
Those we Love can never be,
more than a thought apart,
for as long as there’s a memory,
they live on in our heart
I did not know Art, but I know he was a Hero.
May God hold you, may America love you, and may none of us forget a Soldier's ultimate sacrifice.
ramona preston
October 30, 2005
we are sorry for your loss.you will be greatly miss by all of us.we love you very much.we will miss you alot. LOVE ELIZABETH DURAN,RAMONA &BARRY PRESTON,ALENA ENRIQUEZ,IRENE DURAN,PHILLIP DURAN,ANTHONY DURAN,AND FAMILY.
gloria zuniga
October 29, 2005
Sylvia,we so devastated to hear about Art.But I know in my heart he loved what he was doing.We are so proud of our hero.We send you our love and prayers.I'll see you soon,your cousin Gloria Zuniga.
TERRY GOODMAN
October 28, 2005
VERONICA, YOU DONT KNOW ME BUT MY HUSBAND SPC. JEREMY GOODMAN WAS FRIENDS WITH YOUR HUSBAND IN KOREA AND FT. STEWART. WE ARE WITH THE SAME UNIT BUT ALPHA TROOP. I JUST WANTED TO SAY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS AND WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Loretta Cabrera Garcia
October 28, 2005
I am sorry for your lost,this goes out to my cousin Sylvia and Arts wife and kids. My prayers are with all of you.
Love Your cousin
Loretta(Pomona,CA
Gina Gibson
October 27, 2005
I don't know any of you, but I am deeply saddened for you all. This man lived and died a hero. How proud you must be. But at the same time how devastated. I am praying for you all. --Gina
Julian Martinez
October 26, 2005
ARTHUR, YOU ARE A HERO MY MAN.
Victoria Bright
October 26, 2005
Sylvia, I can not tell you how devestated the family is over th loss of your son and our cousin. We offer you our prayers and love durning this time and hope that you find comfort in your family. Victoria
Gloria & Dennis Ray
October 26, 2005
Vernie:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. We love you and we are here if you need anything, please call. Love Aunt Gloria, Uncle Dennis, Marie, Amanda & Jordan
Anthony & Elsie Lopez
October 26, 2005
Veronica (wife) Sylvia (mother) Michell & Celia (sisters) Paul (brother) and Arts 3 children, and family, Please know we are with you at this time, May god hold you all in his arms in the next couple of days, may he wipe your tears, and rock you to sleep. And with time, I hope in a crowd of people you smell his scent, or hear a voice to remind you of a happy time with him, may you see him in his childrens eyes, may you hear him in his childrens laughs & crys, I know he filled your hearts the short time he was here, But right now your hearts are broken and quite and sad, But we are all a better person for knowing him.
God Bless
(Celia's In Laws)
Anthony & Elsa Lopez
Phoenix, AZ
Elaine Kafka
October 26, 2005
I am so saddened to know Art is no longer with us. I do realize he died for something he believed in and that alone should give us peace. My deepest sympathies goes out to his wife as well as my aunts and cousins. Thank you Art for giving your life in hopes for a better future for my child, your children and all the other children of this world. You will be missed so much.
Ellie O'Connor
October 26, 2005
Vernie:
We are so sorry for the pain you are feeling with the loss of Art. I would like to extend condolences from our entire family. Please know you and the children are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Aunt Ellie
Tim and Melanie Cope
October 26, 2005
Veronica
So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You and your babies are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim and Melanie Cope
Angela Gooding
October 26, 2005
I just want to say that I am so extremely sorry for what the Mora family is now going through. I myself experienced the same lost in february when my husband Sgt Gooding was also killed in Iraq. And to make it even worst Mora and my husband were best friends in the same platoon. To Mora's wife , Veronica, you know that anytime you need someone to talk to I will be here.(not like we don't talk everyday anyway :) I will be there whenever and however you need me. You were there for me when I went through this and now i'll be here for you. We will get through this together. Don't ever feel that you're alone because your not. I love you girl. See you in a few days.
Jill Huspen
October 26, 2005
I never knew you, but I thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Lacey Harris
October 26, 2005
Veronica & children
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I've still been in shock since Velina told me. I've only meet Art a few times, but he was such a good father, loving husband, and caring man. Please, if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to call. I will keep you & those beautiful babies in my thoughts and prayers.
SEV LOSOYA
October 25, 2005
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND I AM SO SORRY I COULD NOT ATTEND
Nelly Camacho
October 25, 2005
To Arthur Mora's family, I'm sorry for your loss. May God Bless You in this difficult time.
Jamie Graves
October 23, 2005
God Bless~( Jamie,Navy wife)
Sondra Millman
October 23, 2005
To The Family and friends Of Sgt. Mora;
We are just getting our lives back in order after losing our beloved Granddaughter, A1C Elizabeth N. Jacobson, who lost her life in Iraq, 9-28-05, but want you to know that your child will not be forgotten and hope that you will be as proud of him for serving as we were of Elizabeth. Without our children this Country would not be what it is today, whether from the first War for freedom until today's wars, we give our lives so Freedom can be obtained. I wish it was different, but unfortunately, it is going to be someone's loved one. May G-d bless our troops, and hopefully, someday Freedom and Peace will reign, so they all can be brought home safely.
Virginia Williams
October 23, 2005
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 Arthur has made a difference in every life he has touched. God bless everyone in his family
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus,
our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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