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for Damien Montoya
Peggy Childers
July 16, 2012
July 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Damien M. Montoya:
Always remembering Damien. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
July 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Damien M. Montoya:
Please accept my remembrance of Damien on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
July 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Damien M. Montoya:
Remembering Damien 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
Damien at graduation
March 31, 2010
Penney Sosa
March 31, 2010
I love you and miss you so much Damien. Please continue to watch over us babe.
Love your Auntie Penney Montoya-Sosa
Johnathon Montoya
March 30, 2010
It is with the deepest regret that Damien M. Montoya has passed. I come and sign this with the deepest of regrets. However, I know that he will walk among the honored of the Montoya Family. There is nothing better than dying in the line of duty, especially for a Montoya. When I pass, I will come and find you. Thank you Spc. Montoya for your service to our country.
Peggy Childers
July 10, 2009
To the family of Spc. Damien M. Montoya:
Damien 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
March 31, 2009
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Sincerely,
Kenna
December 2, 2008
Damien was one of the greatest men to ever walk this planet. He will be in my heart for all eternity.
In Memory of Damien Michael Patrick Montoya ~ (Debra Estep)
July 9, 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 Damien, 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
May 31, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Montoya!
yanira roldan
February 12, 2008
may you rest in peace montoya and forgive me for not being able to atend your furnural. please gaurd your fellow comrades from 3-67 and keep them from harms way. i miss you man and will always carry you in my mind and heart. i cant wait to see you again
August 8, 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 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 30, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Montoya and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
ERIC MURRAY
July 15, 2007
to the friends and family of Damien, My name is SGT Eric Murray I was a team leader with Damien in Iraq. I would like to send my heart felt regards to you all, Damien was a great soldier and an even better person it was and is my great pleasure of knowing him. I was injured on sept 26, 2006 and I know it was mainly because of Damien that I survived and I know he is watching over us making sure we are doing ok. I MISS HIM VERY MUCH, the way he would smile and laugh thru good times and bad times.
Glen
February 20, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Bill & Miki Abatecola
September 2, 2006
Thank you young man for fighting for our freedom, making our lives safer and paying the ultimate sacrifice. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tragic time.
Brittany Edwards
August 29, 2006
Damien was a very great guy. I had him in art my freshmen year he was a senior. I always remember him talking about how much he wanted to go and fight in Iraq. I also remember his long wavy hair. It was so strange seeing him after he came back and all his hair was gone. I will never forget his laugh and the way he got a twinkle in his eye everytime he smiled. I know he is in a better place now. We all miss you Damien! *muah*
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
August 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Montoya family in the loss of Damien. I did not know Damien, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Damien you are my 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~
Damien Montoya and Benjamin Lower in Iraq
Marie Lower
July 31, 2006
Our son, Cpl. Benjamin Lower, was a close friend of Damien's, and they were serving together in Iraq at the time of Damien's death. I cannot even describe how heartbroken our son is over the loss of his good friend. Yet I know Damien's family is suffering even more at this terrible loss. Our son tells us that Damien loved the Army. We are very proud that we have young men like Damien and Benjamin serving their country. Please accept our family's sincere condolences. I have included a picture of Damien and our son taken in Iraq.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 26, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOEMDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Riley Murph
July 24, 2006
To everyone who knew damien, i know that it is a horrible thing that we have lost a friend, a brother, and another soldier in this war, but we must remember that all damien ever wanted to do was fight for his country. thats all him and i ever talked about in high school, he was my best friend in high school. so mourn for his loss but remember that he is in a better place now and that he is one of the few people in this country that got the opportunity to do what he really wanted to do in life. Damien, we miss you brother and I will see you on the other side....save me a spot.
Rest In Peace
Lee Sirotnak
July 23, 2006
Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace in your memories of Damien. God Bless.
Robin Kester-Slater
July 21, 2006
Although I never met Damien, I wanted to tell you how deeply saddened I am by his death. My father was very fond of Damien and told me a few minutes ago that he feels like he lost a son. I wish I had had the opportunity to meet Damien. Over the past few months I have heard so many wonderful things about him. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Kathleen Spencer-Bain
July 21, 2006
My family is deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We hope that you can find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thought of the happy years you all shared. While no words can ease your loss, we just wanted you to know that your grief is shared by many who knew and loved Damien. Our heartfelt sympathy. The Spencer's
sierra adair
July 20, 2006
damien montoya we all love and miss you my heart go's out to there family
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
July 19, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Lillie Roanhorse
July 18, 2006
My condolences to the family. Your son is a hero. I will always remember Damien, the young man from Holbrook. My nephew, Kevin B. Joyce who graduated from Joseph City High School in 2004 also died in Afghanistan last year. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Pat L..
July 18, 2006
Dear Montoya Family: Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your soldier & hero. Hero he is too!! I pray that the God of Comfort will comfort you & give you the strength you need, especially @ this time. Sincerely,
July 18, 2006
To the Family of Spc. Damien M. Montoya;
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 and it seems like yesterday.
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. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. 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 )
American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter
July 18, 2006
American Red Cross, Grand Canyon Chapter, Phoenix Arizona offers our sympathy and condolences to family. If family needs assistance, please call us at 800-842-7349
Garnet Jenkins
July 18, 2006
I am deeply saddened by your loss.
May God's Loving Grace and comfort be with you.
Please Know Spc. Damien M. Montoya will never be forgotten.
From the sister of a Fallen Hero, in Vietnam, many years ago.
With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.
Psalm 55:22
Colleen Harvey
July 17, 2006
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I have much respect for Damien in serving his country so we may continue to have our freedom.
He is now with a loving Father in Heaven
July 13, 2006
God Bless you for fighting for us and paying the ultimate price to protect me and my family. May God be with your family during this most difficult time. I know you are an Angel.
A wife and mom is Arizona.
Butch Gunnels
July 13, 2006
My prayers are with you and your family. At times like this I can only say," He who shed blood with me shall forever be my brother." Godbless you and my you be with the Lord.
A mom/grandma
July 13, 2006
Thank you young man for fighting for our freedom and paying the ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tragic time.
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