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for Luis Reyes
Charlie Gili
April 10, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Reyes Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
November 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Luis R. Reyes:
Please accept my remembrance of Luis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
SGT Elida Gonzalez
May 26, 2011
It has always eaten at me, as I am sure it has countless others, that it has taken me this long to come forward with words of empathy and prayer. I've only now learned to come to terms with the tragedy that happened, what seemed to be like only yesterday. I pray that Luis' children grow to be everything like their father in strength, intelligence, perserverence and humility. To his wife Christina, I pray that you have found a great life after all this. That you know that you will once again see Luis.:-) It is in the deepest parts of me that I say, I am so sorry for the loss that has rocked Luis' family. Before he left, Luis wanted to learn how to dance to 'mexican music' and asked if I would teach him so he could take his wife dancing. My monumental regret is that I never made the time to show him how. Please know that he was a great man, a wonderful father and husband an outstanding soldier and that he had love and respect for all that he came into contact with.
I still miss you friend. May God keep you in his hands...until we meet again.
Peggy Childers
November 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Luis R. Reyes:
Remembering Luis 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
April 26, 2010
WAS SGT.LUIS R.IN SEOUL,KOREA
AT ONE TIME? IF SO I MIGHT HAVE
KNOWN HIM!
SFC Katz
January 11, 2010
The Family Of SGT Luis Reyes,
Though, I knew him only a short time, Luis was a Soldier I would have been extremely proud to have had the oppotunity to serve in combat with. In the short time I had the pleasure to be blessed with his acquaintance, I know we lost A TRUE LEADER in the tragic accident that affected all of us. Our armory in Middletown Delaware has Immortalized his sacrifice, with a tree that has been planted on the property, along with a photograph and biographical explanation of his life and untimely passing.
God Bless You,
Griffin 7
SFC Katz
SSgt Paul Willenbring
August 24, 2009
Sgt Luis Reyes,
I worked with you at Guy's Flooring in Denver Colorado. You were my supervisor for the Aurora housing district. Just want to let you and your family know you are not forgotten. I write this now from Baghdad Iraq August 24, 2009. It's been nearly 5 years since you were called up to the Lords Army. You were needed somewhere else at this time. I miss you but know it was thru faith a good enough reason for you to be called up(to the Lord). Thank you for everything you did with the little time you had here with us. From one soldier to another thank you for your sacrifice.
“For me to live is Christ and to die is gain” – Philippians 1:21.
SSgt Paul Willenbring
140th CES Fire Department
Buckley, AFB Colorado
Kenna Larra
May 21, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of Luis ~ (Debra Estep)
November 18, 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 Luis, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
November 18, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Luis R. Reyes:
Luis 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
May 17, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Reyes!
August 24, 2007
Luis
We love and miss you!
A day does not go by where you are not thought of.
~Linda
August 17, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Reyes and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
April 2, 2007
we miss you today and always!!
linda
derrick
diego
SSG Stephen McKitrick
March 4, 2007
SGT Reyes was in my platoon in the 947th Engineer Company. My memories of Louis were that he loved his family with all his heart. When his wife was pregnant with their first child, he would come to weekend drill and give us "Updates" on his wife's pregnancy. After the birth of his child, he could not stop bragging about him. I will never forget the day he left us. He was the epidimy of a soldier who loved his country and paid the ultimate sacrafice in support of the freedoms that we all enjoy.
You are missed brother
stephine & stephen chavez
February 24, 2007
Luis- just thinking of you and your precious family....You are missed so much. Your children are more beautiful every day. Nikko looks just like you :)
Garnet Jenkins
November 18, 2006
Again paying tribute to this fine young Colorado Hero, Sgt. Luis R. Reyes, on the anniversary of the day he gave his life for our country.
Treasure this Young Hero Lord, In Your garden of Rest,
For while here on this earth, he was one of our Best.
You Are Not Forgotten.
Linda C
July 20, 2006
I still can't believe you are gone. Some days it hits me like a ton of bricks. It has been 8 mos since you went to heaven, yet I feel every emotion I felt when my phone rang at 3pm on 11/18/05 like it was yesterday. There are so many things that remind me of you, and there are so many things that break my heart because you are not here to see. Derrick told me the other day how much he REALLY and TRULY misses you. He never had and a never will again, have a friend like you. None of our lives will EVER, EVER be the same. I know you were a brother to him as well, but more importantly you were a great Friend to all of us. It seems like everytime a great day winds down and I sit in the silence of the memories I am still saddened to realize how much better it would have been had you been here to enjoy it with us. It was always the 4 of us-me, Chrissy, Derrick and you. A huge part of US is missing. I miss you sooooo much. I wish I could say through time I have learned to understand why this happened to us, to my sister, to your kids, to your mom! But I still don'tunderstand. Luis, it was such a blessing to have known you and have you be a part of my family. Your memory and legacy will live on for many, many, many generations to come. We love and miss you deeply. Til we meet again in the clouds.
always,
your sis, Linda
Diego misses you too, Uncle!
Garnet Jenkins
June 19, 2006
The price this Young Soldier and his family paid for this country will never be forgotten... Rest well in the arms of our Precious Lord. And may God's comfort and blessings be with His family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Romans 8:18
Harry Hooper
June 5, 2006
sometimes sorrow can best be healed with laughter. my most recent memory of sgt Reyes was at Ft. Riley. we were training on a "FOB" called Camp Forsyth and we had tower gaurd together for 4 hours. i got to know him really well in that little amount of time. everyone who knows him well knows his eyelashes were as long as a daddy long legs' legs. i asked him, "why don't you trim your eyes?" he laughs and says, "what? now? they will keep the sand out of my eyes."
even though i'm still very new to the unit, sgt Reyes made me feel at home here.
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 18, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A MARINE MOM
Jay Di Napoli
April 11, 2006
I served in the 947th Engineer Company from DEC 00 to JAN 03. Although I didn't know SGT Reyes very well, I remember he came across as being a very professional and dedicated soldier. As our former 1SG Ed Macias used to say "The 947th is a family" and it is so. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you and God Bless
Amanda Gutierrez
April 9, 2006
I have known Christina since we were 5 years old and Luis and her had a love we all dream about.
veronica espinoza
March 3, 2006
Sgt. Luis is my god son he went a long way in his short life. His mother Tomasa brother Rogar father Jose Luis and many others miss him dearly my god be with all of us and help us understand why Luis is no longer here with us. may you rest in peace
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 24, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Reyes family in the loss of Luis. I did not know Luis, 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~
Linda Clifton
January 22, 2006
"Those we have held in arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts FOREVER."
Luis, we miss you daily.
Derrick, Linda and Diego
7th Grade Louisburg Middle School
December 13, 2005
We care and share your sorrow.
Roger Reyes
December 10, 2005
I would like to thank everyone for all of your support and i know my brother loved the military service and what it stands for. he would always be there for everyone no matter what. i'm so proud of him and i love him very much and i know my duaghter and his children would be so proud to have an uncle like luis. thank you luis i love you bro
Vidella Maestas
December 9, 2005
I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband. I didn't personally know him but my husband Sgt.Maestas of the 947th knew him and said he was a great guy. You and your family are in my prayers at this most difficult time, just take comfort in knowing that he is watching over you and your family now. God Bless you.
Shawn Hoschar
December 7, 2005
I work with Sgt Reyes' cousin, Leticia. My thoughts and prayers have been with the family. May the Lord minister to, and comfort, you.
Carol Minetree-Martinez
December 6, 2005
My Fiance SGT. Martinez Victor and myself would like to extend our deepest sympathy for Christina and her family during this loss. Sgt. Martinez was with Luis at the time of this horrible accident.
Debbie Manzanares
December 6, 2005
I served with Reyes in the Colorado National Guard. He was a great soldier, extremely motivated and humble. He will be greatly missed.
Lorrie and Denis Walton
December 2, 2005
Our deepest and sincere sympathy - while we never met Sgt. Reyes, we knew him well through his father who always sang of his praises and was so proud. We wish you and your family peace and pray that God watches over you.
Denis and Lorrie Walton
Sandy Grumann
December 2, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I was so privelaged to have been able to work with him in the 947th. SGT Reyes was always there with a smile and willing to help with anything. He was a good Man and will be missed by many. My prayers go out to and your family. May God guide you through.
Cherie Reilly
November 30, 2005
The 947th Engineers were on their way to join my husband's unit (54th EN BN), who had arrived just a few days earlier to Ramadi. Your loss is felt here too in this big Army family. My thoughts are with the family and friends left behind, and to SGT. Reyes, thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.
SSG Gary Lovato
November 29, 2005
I am an old member of the COANG and remember when that unit was founded. I'm now in a Special OPS Command but the "guard" will never leave my heart. My deepest sympathies go out to the family for their loss.
Julian
November 28, 2005
Reyes Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I used to train with Sgt. Reyes in he Guard. I should have been there with him. May God guide you through these tough times. We are all very proud of his sacrifice and his children will be too. Take Care and God Bless
Oscar Cabral
November 28, 2005
I am currently in Iraq and deployed with the 947th, along with SGT Reyes. He was truly what you would consider an exemplar soldier. I brought along a lot of spanish music and he seemed to really enjoy Reggaeton music. He would have me burn him CD's. I really got to know him after his friend (George) layed hard wood flooring in my home. SGT Reyes and I had talked about him re-doing my counter tops when we returned home. I, as well as everyone else here feels his loss. My most sincer thoughts and sympathy for his family.
MR&MRS CHARLIE CHAVEZ
November 27, 2005
Dear Christina,you don't know us, we are Steve & Stephine Chavez's parents.Please accept out heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers to you and all of your family.God bless all of you at this sad time.
Stephine Chavez
November 26, 2005
Hi. Please also visit this webpage dedicated
to Sgt. Luis Reyes:
www.photodenver.net/luis.html
There is a guestbook to sign there also.
Thank you and BLESS THE FAMILY.
Brandy Wiley
November 26, 2005
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you get through this grieving time with love, peace, and memories. Thanks Luis for being so brave.
(sister of Pvt. Andrew Naylor 947th Engineer Company)
Dananne Solomon
November 26, 2005
May God bless you all in this tragic time. Thank you for letting him do what it sounds like he did best, keep us safe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May his memories always give you comfort.
The Solomon Family (sister of Private Andrew Naylor,947th Engineering Company)
A Westbrook
November 26, 2005
I am sorry for your loss. I too know how it feels to lose a loved one. But I want to thank you and your family for his sacrifice for his country and state. And May god Bless you through your time of greiving.
Anthony Westbrook (son of Sgt. Westbrook)
Steve & Stephine Chavez
November 25, 2005
Our thoughts and much love are with you during this difficult time Christina~
May fond memories help comfort you.
With Love,
Barbara Baldivia-Flores
November 23, 2005
My Son, Charles Sandoval served with Sgt Reyes, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help your family. God bless.
Jamie Graves
November 23, 2005
God Bless( Jamie,Navy wife)
Edward Macias
November 22, 2005
To The Reyes Family,
I served with Luis in the 947th Engineer company. He was a special man who was my guidon bearer. I was his First Sergeant and we were always in front of the formations together, just me and him. We always took care of each other. He bought me a small Statue of Liberty from New York that I will cherrish forever. Thanks my friend for always being there with me. You are loved and will be missed.
Your Friend Always.
susan mooney
November 22, 2005
My heart felt graditude to this young man for keeping us safe. Now he is safe, God Bless his family in this time of grief.
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