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Memories and Condolences
for Edgardo Zayas
John R. Keck
May 30, 2022
I think about you every day, and it is especially painful every Memorial Day. I hold onto the memories of our brief time together in Iraq and your professionalism and love as a soldier. I miss you and I keep your legacy alive by sharing your story with everyone I meet. I love you and I hope that we are all making you proud through your sacrifice and memory. Currahee!!! Air Assault!!! We will rendezvous together some day in Fiddler's Green!
John R. Keck
May 30, 2022
I think about you every day, and it is especially painful every Memorial Day. I hold onto the memories of our brief time together in Iraq and your professionalism and love as a soldier. I miss you and I keep your legacy alive by sharing your story with everyone I meet. I love you and I hope that we are all making you proud through your sacrifice and memory. Currahee!!! Air Assault!!! We will rendezvous together some day in Fiddler's Green!
Edward Ottinger
May 13, 2020
I am Deeply sorry to the Zayas family for your Great loss. I did have the Great Honor to know and serve with Edgardo in Cco 1-61st Cav. I was in another Platoon but I knew him and we both had something in common. He would talk to me about his family which he loved very much and was very proud of and he also loved his New England Patriots which I had in common with him. I will never forget him SFC Ottinger.
November 10, 2015
Never will we forget this young man that service this county, he is surly missed by his family ........
Gloria-Ann Vieira
November 12, 2013
Thinking alot about you this veterans Day Long Weekend!
Abigail Martinez
November 8, 2013
My loving Hero, my cousin and brother. It has been 7 yrs. and 3 months since your are not with us anymore; we miss you dearly but we keep in our heart all those beautiful memories and journey's we shared together!!! YOU ARE ALLWAYS REMEMBERD!!!!
May 26, 2013
We will never forget you Zayas. I still remember it as yesterday on missions always keeping our spirits high with your personality and the brighter side of things
RIP buddy we all miss you
September 28, 2012
Thank you "Gardy" for your military service and sacrifice. You are still remembered, and honored even after all these years.
Chris Sorbello
August 1, 2012
Zayas, miss you a lot buddy, from Benning to Campbell to Iraq. I remember the great times that we had together along with Berry, Driggers, Dow, Hughes,Langford,Barnes, Haney cant forget Haney, and Hernandez and Gunning,and Workes, Barnett, Arroyo, Weyrick,and Schrader,and Doc Mickinnion. We miss you a lot brother. See you on the Fiddlers Green, CURRAHEE!
geoffrey gammenthaler
November 14, 2011
We were in the same platoon in basic and brigade at Fort Campbell. Will never forget him.
Ginny
October 2, 2011
May God Bless you with his Love. Thank you to SPC. Edgardo Zayas and his family for his Service to our Country.
Mary Connolly
August 31, 2011
To the family and friends of SPC Edgardo Zayas, Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Edgardo has not been forgotten. God Bless
Gloria-Ann Vieira
August 29, 2011
Galdy... Thank you for watching over us!!! You will be Forever Remembered and Never Forgotten! Gloria-Ann
Norberto Martinez
August 28, 2011
You have not been forgotten and never will. Your little cousin has your name in honor of his fallen cousin.
Peggy Childers
August 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Edgardo Zayas:
Please accept my remembrance of Edgardo on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Jim
August 9, 2011
You have not been forgotten Edgardo
Gloria Ann Vieira
December 24, 2010
Edgardo... You will be always Remembered and Never Forgotten!!! Thankyou for watching over us!!!
SUHEIL ZAYAS-CAMPBELL
August 26, 2010
Well baby is been 4 years since y feft your family and wee mis you so much we love you mi amor miss you and I suheil zayas campbell, and want to thanks each one for remembering my husband thank you so much from the ZAYAS-CAMPBELL FAMILY RIP BABY DADY
Peggy Childers
August 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Edgardo Zayas:
Remembering Edgardo 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
Gloria-Ann Vieira
August 24, 2010
Spc. Edgardo Zayas: You and your family are forever in my thoughts and prayers!!!
- Gloria-Ann
Norberto Martinez
August 21, 2010
It has been 4 years since you left us. We will never forget our fallen HERO. RIP brother.
Norberto
Jim
August 20, 2010
You have not been forgotten Edgardo.
Peggy Childers
August 27, 2009
To the family of Spc. Edgardo Zayas:
Edgardo 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 Edgardo ~ (Debra Estep)
August 27, 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 Edgardo, 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
ABIGAIL fontanez
August 24, 2008
It has been two years Aug 26 2008, since god has taken him to a better place, life is just not the same since his parture. We have missed him dearly and will never forget
his great charming ways, and loving personality, allways smiling making sure other ssmiled. You will allways be my brother, my Hero!!!!
Abby and family.
Jay Crittenden
August 19, 2008
Two Long Years........Edgardo's sacrifice will never be forgotten. God Bless his friends and Family.
Gloria-Ann Vieira
August 18, 2008
Edgardo will never be forgotten!
The Broken Chain
“No one knew that morning that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you that day when God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide,
and though we cannot see you,
you are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.”
Judy Edwards
July 30, 2008
My condolence to the family and friends of Spc. Edgardo "Gardy" Zayas, May your hearts be well for he is not forgotten but in the safe and everloving arms of CHRIST peace be with you all; thanks to you "Gardy" for serving your country and doing all that you could to keep us safe.
YOUR FAMILY IN BOSTON
July 2, 2008
THE KIDS AND THE MAYOR MENINO AT THE CELEBRION OFTHE ST NAME AFTER YOU BABY
July 2, 2008
July 2, 2008
SUHEIL CAMPBELL ZAYAS
July 2, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
SUHEIL CAMPBELL ZAYAS
July 2, 2008
HEY BABY I MISS YOU AND THE KIDS TO ,SABES Q NO SOMOS LA MISMA FAMILIA DE SIEMPRE DESDE Q TE FUISTES TE QUEREMOS MUCHISIMO Y TODO LOS DIA Q PASA SOLO PUEDO RECORDAR LOS MOMENTOS Q PASAMOS JUNTOS Y ALEGRE BABY TE QUIERO MUCHO Y TE EXTANO ALEX,ALEXA AND I WE MISS YOU SOMUCH AND WEE LOVE YOU ATT YOUR FAMILY
Adekunle Joseph
June 2, 2008
Still missing u hero!!and thanx for the scarifice once again..i know u r in a good and peaceful place now.thanx for making our world a peaceful one...doc joe
June 1, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Zayas!
alex zayas
April 14, 2008
I love you dady in all my hart god bless you dady i hope you are ok for the sacrafice you did for all of us
Gloria-Ann Vieira
March 22, 2008
Zayas - I was thinking your family and Edgardo Today.
Virginia R
October 12, 2007
Edgardo, I hate that I only know you through pictures and videos my husband took of you as you served together and through the many pictures seen online of you over the last year. Your wife is the most amazing woman; I am humbled by her strength and dignity. Your children are beautiful and talk about you all the time. My husband still thinks of you every day. Every day. Rest in peace; you deserve it.
Gloria-Ann Vieira
August 22, 2007
I was looking at a picture of Edgardo last night - I can't believe a year has almost gone by since he has passed - I am honored not only to know Edgardo when we were younger but to be able to know the entire Zayas family and how brave they have been - my thoughts and prayers will always be with you - Gloria-Ann
Jay Crittenden
August 18, 2007
Nearly a year later and we still think of Edgardo every day. He will not be forgotten. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. God Bless his friends and loved ones.
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)
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 16, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST SEEN THE CLIP FROM MSNBC AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND BLESS YOU FOR HAVING THE COURAGE TO KEEP HIS MEMORY STRONG FOR YOUR FAMILY. GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
July 31, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Zayas and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
adekunle joseph
July 4, 2007
you are dearly missed BRO...RAGING BULL MAN!
Jacinta Smith
April 2, 2007
I didn't know your son but my heart goes out to you and I wish all the best for you.
Glen
February 4, 2007
Americans will NEVER forget the service or sacrifice made by your beloved Soldier.
Respectfully - Glen Nevogt
“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
Keith Kelley
January 28, 2007
Hello, My name is Sgt Keith Kelley. I Had the Honor and Privilege to serve with zayas. He was one of the best guys i have ever known and he will always be missed dearly.
And i will never forget "the raging bull".
George Pusey
October 4, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.... i have only known Zayas for the 2yrs we been in the squadron... and it is hard for me to deal with... you all are in my prayers..
Spc. Pusey
D.Trp. 1-61cav
George Pusey
October 4, 2006
Bless up Zayas... you were like a brother to me... Suheil, he and all of us from the squadron will always love you and the family....
He was a great friend, Husband, father, brother, soldier... and a lot more...
i'll go to Passa-Passa in your memory...
Bless...
Spc. Pusey
David Labadini
September 19, 2006
Thank you Spc. Edgardo Zayas. My prayers are with your family. God Bless.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
September 13, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Zayas family in the loss of Edgardo. I did not know Edgardo, 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. Edgardo 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~
ROBYN GARSIDE
September 12, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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 YOUR LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Janalis Martinez
September 11, 2006
Hey its the cuz, Janalis, Sending mad love to the Fam. Tio Vitin, Titi Gloria, Eddie and Chris, stay strong and rememeber the fam is here to help when ever. STAY STRONG...LOVE ALL OF YAH!!!
Norberto Martinez/ Zayas
September 9, 2006
To all who send there respects : We , the family ( Zayas ) like to give thanks to all those who send there sympaththies. Edgardo was a true "HERO" he is know resting in peace with all those who defended for our country... May god be with all in the kingdom....god bless you all..
thank you
from the Zayas Family
Norberto Martinez Zayas
Spokes person for the family.
lisa sine
September 9, 2006
I love you guys and you are in my prayers. From stories i have heard, Edgardo was a great husband, father, friend, and soldier. I did not know him as well as some, but i had the honor to hear the incredible things this man has done. Sue, my prayers are with you and your kids and if you guys need anything at all, im a phone call away.
Sonia Rodriguez
September 8, 2006
I had the honor of meeting Edgardo this past year and he will always remain in my heart . I pray for comfort at this time to all his loved ones and may God give them the strength to keep on with him in memory. I am so proud of this young man and for what he did for our country. We will never forget you Eddie.
Thomas Ieracitano
September 8, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wanda Ortiz-Giraldo
September 8, 2006
Uncle Victor, Family and Edgardo's family:
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will always... be our Hero.
God Bless you all!
Nancy Johnston
September 8, 2006
My sincere sympathy to you at this difficult time. May you take comfort in the memories that you will cherish forever. I offer you my prayers, my heart and love.
Sincerely;
An Army Mom
Angel Luis Ortiz Jr
September 7, 2006
Dear Uncle Victor and Family:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you,Aunt Gloria and the rest of Edgardo's Family. He will always be a Hero to all of us.
Lisa Soto
September 7, 2006
To the Zayas family I am so sorry for your loss, I may not have known your son,husband or father but he is a hero to me. He died for his country and he will never be forgotten for that. My prayers go out to The Zayas family.
Dan Kahler
September 7, 2006
Eddie and family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Patricia Soto
September 7, 2006
We are so sorry for your great lost. Our prayers are we you all at this time. I just lost my mom and there is a song that is called God only cries for the living. It has helped me get pass each day. Be strong. God Bless. P.Soto and Family of Dorchester Ma.
YVETTE RIVERA
September 7, 2006
THESE WORDS COME FROM 1 OF YOUR MANY COUSINS RESIDING IN PA. YOU WILL BE MISSED FOR ALL THE GREAT TIMES YOU HAD WITH YOUR FAMILY THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. ALTHOUGH WE DID NOT GET TO SPEND MUCH TIME WITH EACH OTHER FOR LIVING SO FAR APART IT FEELS LIKE A PEACE OF US IS GONE FOREVER. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Heyda and Eric Santiago
September 7, 2006
To the Zayas family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort during these difficult times.
May he rest in peace!
Junior Gonzalez
September 7, 2006
Gardi , Que valles con dios. Te queremos mucho. No te vamos a olvidar nunca! Que dios bendiga a tu familia. Junior Gonzalez
September 7, 2006
Our special prayers and sympathy go out to the entire Zayas family, extended family and his friends. The ultimate sacrifice of Edgardo will never be forgotten among those in uniform who now serve, or served and, the many citizens of the United States each and every Memorial Day. May God Bless You Sir; (Salute).
Veteran USAF
Vietnam
Patty Moriello
September 7, 2006
To the Zayas Family my heartfelt sympathy and much appreciation for your brave loved one. He sacraficed his life for our freedom. I will be forever grateful. My prayers are with you all. God Bless you and know I will be forever grateful.
Patty M.
Lee Sirotnak
September 7, 2006
Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. We are grateful for the work, and sacrifice, of your Soldier Edgardo, a true American hero. God Bless.
S. Lowery
September 7, 2006
I pray you have faith and family to hold you through this horrible time!
Nothing I can say except that I'm forever in your debt for the price you have paid for my freedoms.
S. Lowery
Lori
September 6, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that your Soldier is truly an American Hero.
Love and prayers for you and your family.
Army Mom of Soldier in Iraq
cheryl gross
September 6, 2006
My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your Precious Son,
Suzenne Freitas
September 6, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathy and sadness at the loss of you Edgardo. I did not know Edgardo, but I will pray for him, his family and all the service men/women who have lost their lives in the service of their country, in this terrible war.
Terry Walls
September 6, 2006
From a Army Mom, my deepest sorrow for your family.
Lorrie Kent
September 6, 2006
Im so sorry to hear of your loss.I am the mother of two army soldiers and my heart & prayers are with you. Lorrie & Al kent Parents of two son's serving.
Pignatiello Family
September 6, 2006
May God bring your family peace in this time of heartache. The ultimate sacrifice you endure does not go un-noticed. Please know you are all in our prayers.
Sherri Larkin
September 6, 2006
With deepest sympathy to the family of Edgardo Zayas, a young and brave American hero. Your family and your son have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the life we cherish. Thank you from a grateful and proud Army Mom. I pray that the love & memories of your son will bring you comfort. In my heart and prayers.
Nancy DeSimone
September 6, 2006
I never met you, but I would like to say thank you and God bless you to your family. You made the ultimate sacrifice for my family and I will never forget that. I hope God will see you through this most difficult time.
Martin Swirko
September 6, 2006
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to all. Although I dont remember meeting Edgardo, I was attached to 1-61 Cav and served at Rustamiyah for a year until I returned home in April. It was a very difficult and dangerous area to work in, and anyone who took part in combat operations in that area were the bravest of the brave-MSG Martin Swirko-Manchester NH
Jay Crittenden
September 6, 2006
Our sincere condolences to Edgardo's entire family. My wife Holly and I were fortunate enough to have had the chance to see Edgardo do what Edgardo did best, dance at a Christmas party just a few years back. This guy just loved life and enjoyed seeing happy people. You will be deeply missed and we'll never forget what you did for all of America and Americans. You did make a difference !
Your Friend from Barry Controls.
Jay and Holly Crittenden
USAF Vet
Ann Pircio
September 6, 2006
We are American citizens who would just like to thank this gentleman for serving our country.Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.Thank You,Paul and Ann Pircio of Massachusetts
Tracey Scott
September 5, 2006
I want to express my deepest condolences to you for the loss of your precious, precious son. He was a hero and fought for the freedom of others. Bless you in this most difficult time. Grace over your household. No words can ever touch what you must be going through. May the Lord give you and your family comfort in this time.
Tracey Scott;
PAM of Kyle and Jessica
Janet Wachniak
September 5, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 5, 2006
To the Zayas Family-Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A Blue Star mom of soldier serving in the same unit, different co.
Rosemarie Annese
September 5, 2006
Dear Zayas Family,
My sincere condolences to you in your time of grief. Edgardo will be remembered and honored as a hero for his courage and sacrifice.
May you take comfort in the belief that he is in the arms of the angels as they carry him home to eternal peace.
My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Rose
Blue Star Mother
Richard and Rosemary Ford
September 4, 2006
We are sorry for your loss.
Parents of an Army soldier serving in Iraq.
The Cobbs
September 2, 2006
Military Parents,
September 1, 2006
To the Family of Spc. Edgardo Zayas:
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 )
August 31, 2006
Psalm 34:18 reads: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." We pray that these words will bring you comfort as you mourn the loss of your true American hero. We appreciate his sacrifice to preserve our American freedoms.
Sincerely,
Jimmy & Dena Lloyd
parents of SSG Michael C. Lloyd
(KIA 8-12-06)
derek deeney
August 31, 2006
you will be missed edgar.sorry i didn't have the chance to say good bye
Carol Freund
August 30, 2006
Dear family - My hearfelt sympathy is with you at this difficult time. Edgardo was a true American hero, and we Americans are eterally grateful for his ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life in service to our country. How sad this time is for you, and for all Americans as we grieve Edgardo.
With prayers and sympathy,
Carol Freund
sister of Lt. Peter Louis Freund - Engine 55 - FDNY - 9/11/01
gary allain
August 30, 2006
to you and those like you
you are Americas Bravest
may God keep you forever.
my prayers are with you all
Garnet Jenkins
August 30, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family of Spc. Edgardo Zayas, with a multitude of Thanks for this Hero's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Safely Edgardo, in God's Mighty Hands and know that you shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort be with the Zayas family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.
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