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for Joseph Blanco
Charlie Gili
November 26, 2023
Hello,
We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We have recently sent Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Joseph Anthony Blanco US Army Corporal.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, our family, friends and many 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
June 8, 2012
Thank you Joseph Blanco tremendously for your military service, you have not been forgotten.
Peggy Childers
April 10, 2012
April 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco:
Always remembering Joseph. "Some gave all."
Pat Stejskal
January 4, 2012
Your dad was one of my favorite people at MCC. Always a smile, always willing to lend a helping hand, always a word of encouragement. I will really miss him!
Ginger Mankowski
April 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco:
Please accept our remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
April 7, 2011
To the family of Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Justin Buckner
December 29, 2010
To the family of Cpl Blanco. My name is Justin Buckner and Blanco was my buddy in basic at Knox. I will keep you and all my fallen buddies families in my thought and prayers. Cpl Blanco will not be forgotten. Scouts Out!
Peggy Childers
April 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco:
Remembering Joseph 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
Kenna Larra
April 17, 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,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
April 12, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco:
Joseph 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
the Buck family
May 30, 2008
To the family and friends of Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco, 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.
May 28, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Blanco!
April 11, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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”
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of the
Angel drawing I have posted here.
I did not know Joseph, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
xo xo
Deb Estep
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
August 18, 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 27, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Blanco and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Marie Costello
April 13, 2007
We are remembering Joseph, as he and our son perished together in that Bradley one year ago! I know for a fact that they were very close comrades and are enjoying the benefits of heaven, but our void is great! God Bless you all and give you peace in his absence!
Garnet Jenkins
April 11, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco, one year ago.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Joseph rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten.
May the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with the Blanco family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your memories of Joseph, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days. Hope is not only the light we carry within, it is also what often carries us through...
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joey F. Blanco
October 6, 2006
WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF YOUR LOVEONE. WE HONOR THE MEMORY OF JOSEPH AND HIS COMRADE IN ARMS WHO GAVE IT ALL.
Sheilah Blanco
July 24, 2006
Kindred of the spirit, may you find everlasting joy and peace in the loving protective arms and heavenly home of our GOD and great counselor, Jesus Christ.
MARISELA ALVAREZ
April 28, 2006
I have Special memories of you in my mind that are very precious to me. They are treasures I can carry with me wherever I go. My memories of you are a part of me that makes me whole. They give me comfort when I think I'am alone.
My memories of you will never fade away. Just like my feelings I will always have for you that I carry in my heart.Thank you for giving me special memories. I will always Love and Miss You.
Marie Costello
April 28, 2006
We also grieve in your loss of your most precious, son, brother and friend. We know that Jamie, Joseph and George are now in "command" in heaven and looking over the other Bulldog Troopers! I pray for our families daily!
7th grade Louisburg Middle School
April 26, 2006
We care and share in your sorrow
Whiskey VNV M/c
April 25, 2006
My Deep warmth and respect goes to the ones that Joe left behind . May He rest in utmost peace.
Kathy Baltierra
April 24, 2006
Sgt. Blanco's family..Thank you for having such a brave son..I thank him for fighting for our freedom..I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
George Smith
April 22, 2006
To the Blanco family,
As a recently retired U.S. Air Force MSgt, now working for HQ European Command, My family and I wish you the strength and love that only a strong family can have. My father (Navy Vet.) just passed April 15th here in Riverside, he would be the first to say "Thank You Sgt Blanco for your sacrifice" God bless your family and friends in this time of grief.
ROBYN GARSIDE
April 22, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I AM SO VERY SADDENED BY YOUR GREAT LOSS. HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. PLEASE KEEP HIS SMILE SHINING BY KEEPING HIS TREASURED MEMORIES ALIVE WITH YOU. SEMPER FI
Craig and Irene
April 21, 2006
We just want to sat Thank You for keeping us a free country. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God has a very special place in Heaven for people like you
who laid down their lives for the love of the good old U S A
The Marquez Family
April 21, 2006
SGT Blanco, a Brave Soul...Thank You for fighting for us.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Helen
April 21, 2006
Words can not express my gratitude for your son's fight for freedom around the world...thank you for sharing him with the us.
Good bless the extended Blanco family.
7th Grade Louisburg Middle School
April 20, 2006
We care and share your sorrow.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 18, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Blanco family in the loss of Joseph. I did not know Joseph, 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. Joseph 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~
April 17, 2006
To the Family of Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort. When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Dianne Werner
April 17, 2006
To the family of Cpl. Joseph A. Blanco--Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved soldier. 'Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for his friends'. I pray you find hope, peace and comfort in the Savior's loving arms.
A Proud 172 Stryker Mom
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