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for Julian Arechaga
Fellow servicemen
September 16, 2022
RIP bro
May 25, 2020
Julian,
Remembering you this Memorial Day and always. I will always cherish the short time you were with us.
Never Forgotten and Loved Always!
Momma Brenda
Brenda Durham Bass
October 9, 2019
Julian,
You are heavy on my heart today. It has been 13 very long years without you and I still think of you often. I still speak of you to others because I want them to know what a great young man you are.
I honor you this day and will miss you always!
Love you,
Momma Brenda
Brenda D. Bass
May 27, 2019
Julian,
Honoring you this Memorial Day 5/27 2019. Love you....Miss you!
FOREVER IN MY HEART,
Momma Brenda
Brenda Durham Bass
May 28, 2018
Julian,
You are FOREVER on my mind and FOREVER in my heart....today I honor you!
Love you and Miss you!
Momma Brenda
Brenda Durham Bass
October 10, 2017
Julian,
11 years ago our lives changed forever but it still seems like yesterday. I still miss you after all this time. You my precious son-in-law are FOREVER IN MY HEART.
Love you....Miss you!
Momma Brenda
Brenda Durham Bass
May 29, 2017
Julian,
Today I honor you, forever in my heart and never forgotten.
Love you and Miss you!
Momma Brenda
Brenda D. Bass
October 10, 2016
Julian,
It has been 10 years since God took you home. You are still so very much with us today and every day in spirit, in my heart, and I know without a doubt you are watching over us from up above.
Love you, miss you, I will never forget you!
Momma Brenda
Brenda D. Bass
May 30, 2016
Julian,
I remember and honor you this Memorial Day. My dear sweet son-in-law you will always be in my heart and never forgotten.
Love you and miss you!
Momma Brenda
Brenda D. Bass
November 11, 2015
ON THIS VETERAN'S DAY REMEMBERING YOU AND ALL THE OTHERS THAT SERVED AND GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
LOVE YOU & MISS YOU JULIAN,
MOMMA BRENDA
Brenda Bass
October 9, 2015
Today I remember you Julian...sweet, kind, humble son-in-law. Taken from us too soon but I know you are looking down from heaven and watching over us.
You will always remain in my heart forever.
LOVE YOU & MISS YOU,
Momma Brenda
Brenda D.Bass
May 25, 2015
ON THIS DAY I HONOR YOU JULIAN...YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE AS DID MANY OTHERS BEFORE YOU AND MANY OTHERS AFTER YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE CLOSE TO MY HEART.
LOVE YOU & MISS YOU!
Momma Brenda
Brenda D. Bass
October 9, 2014
Julian,
My dear sweet Son-In-Law, it's been 8 years since you were taken from us so tragically. I love you, miss you, and will NEVER forget you.
Sheyla, my thoughts and prayers are with you this day...MISS YOU!
Momma Brenda
sheyla Randazzo
October 9, 2014
8 years ago today was the worst day of our lives…Always have you in my heart Always think about you everyday..I miss you..Sgt Julian Arechaga K.I.A 10/9/2006 My brother My hero
Brenda Durham
October 10, 2013
Julian,
Seven years ago God took a wonderful young man from this earth and now you are the Angel that looks down upon us from Heaven. Miss you!
I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS,
Momma Brenda
Garnet Jenkins
October 10, 2013
Lighting a candle in your memory Julian. You & your loved ones are never far away from my thoughts & prayers.
Peggy Childers
October 9, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga:
Always remembering Julian. "Some gave all."
Sheyla Randazzo
October 8, 2013
My dear brother..I can't believe it has been 7 years..I miss you so much ..more and more every year..I know you see how big the kids are getting and how much JJ is so much like you..I know you are always with us and helping us thru some hard times..I love you forever...your sis Sheyla Randazzo
Brenda Durham
May 27, 2013
Julian,
Today I honor you and all the others that gave the ultimate sacrifice. Our lives will never be the same...love you and miss you.
Momma Brenda
March 8, 2013
March 6th 2013 -- Happy 30th Birthday Julian!!
I know you are celebrating with the Angels in heaven.
Love you always,
Momma Brenda
RYAN KRIEGER USMC
February 6, 2013
SEMPER FI BROTHER I WAS SO UPSET WHEN I HEARD WE WENT THRU BOOTCAMP PLT 2106 AND SOI TOGETHER ILL ALWAYS REMEMBER U MAKING EVERYONE LAUGH EVEN DURING HARD TIMES ULL BE MISSED BROTHER ILL NEVER FORGET U SEMPER FI MARINE
Brenda Durham
October 9, 2012
Julian,
It has been six years now and you are still missed. I think of you often but know that you are now an Angel in heaven looking down on the family you left behind.
Love You Always,
Mamma Brenda
Garnet Jenkins
October 8, 2012
Our life goes on but still the vacant chair.
Recalls the love, the voice, the smile
Of the one who once sat there...
Julian, you and your loved ones are always in my thoughts and forever in my prayers. I haven't forgotten your sacrifice.
Brenda Durham
May 28, 2012
Julian,
On this Memorial Day my thoughts are of you and the fine young man that I was so blessed to have as my son-in-law. I miss you and know that I am not alone for there are others who have loved ones that made the ultimate sacrifice just as you did.
I love you and will never forget you.
Love,
Momma Brenda
May 1, 2012
Please know that your loved one is being thought of and honored upon this day. Peace to all.
February 1, 2012
Our thanks & Prayers for your Ultimate Sacrifice for Us all. Keeping you & your loved ones & All Service Members in prayer & heart each day. May The PErpetual Light SHine UPon you forever & Comfort you family. AMEN
Kevin Smith
November 10, 2011
Julian
You are a hero and you will never be forgotten. Not in our hometown, not in the United States. Happy Birthday to the USMC, and you and your family are in my prayers.
October 10, 2011
Hey bro...I can't believe it has been 5 years..I miss your smile,your crazy laugh and your crazy faces you used to make..I still hear your voice in my mind all the time..We all miss you soo much..We think about you everyday..I wish I could fastfoward this horrible day..Thank god you have amazing friends that always keep intouch with us and comfort us when we need it..We spent the day with family and at night we spent it with silly and Amber..we just love them and can see why you 2 were great friends..I know you are always with us and watching us all..We will all continue to live each day knowing one day we will see you again..love you always and forever...your sis Sheyla
Peggy Childers
October 10, 2011
October 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga:
Please accept my remembrance of Julian on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Brenda Durham
October 9, 2011
Julian, 5 years ago today you gave the ultimate sacrifice. This morning I received a call from a very good friend. Her grand-daughter's husband lost his life in combat yesterday. It brought back so many memories of that horrible day in our lives. Our lives were changed forever. We still miss you Julian. You will always be in our hearts never to be forgotten.
Love you,
Momma Brenda
Garnet Jenkins
October 9, 2011
We never get over grief, it blends into our lives & becomes a part of us.
Nannette Cristino
September 4, 2011
I didn't know you but I do know your beautiful sister and how much she misses you....you must have been very close. I hope that you know in heaven how grateful we Americans are for your sacrifice and loyalty to our beautiful country....Nannette, cousin
Julio Rodriguez
September 1, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6
Brenda Durham
March 10, 2011
Happy belated birthday Julian!
I love you and miss you.
Momma Brenda
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Darlene Brunetta
November 11, 2010
We are thinking of you today and always. Today i was explaigning to the boys the sacrifice that you made for our country. They know what a hero you were. They thank you on this veteran's day. We love and miss you so very much!
God Bless you
In Remembrance for Veteran's Day & Always
Garnet Jenkins
November 9, 2010
Brenda Durham
October 10, 2010
I miss you Julian. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I am thankful for the time, though it was short, that you were a part of my life. You will always be missed.
Love you always,
Momma Brenda
Darlene Brunetta
October 10, 2010
We miss you everyday. I just can not believe it has been 4 years since that awful dreadful day. I can't get the picture out of my head of you as a little boy following me and your big sis around. You were like a surrogate little brother to me. I am so thankful to have known and loved you. God bless
Aaron Barney
October 10, 2010
Hey Brother, it never gets easier...I'll never forget that day as long as I live. I'll always live my life to fullest knowing that you gave the ultimate sacrifice so the rest of us could fight another day...Semper Fi brother...
Peggy Childers
October 9, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga:
Remembering Julian 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
Garnet Jenkins
August 25, 2010
In Remembrance of Sgt Julian M. Arechaga
Never my soul, still the song...Of wounded hearts, their loved one gone...Of him that gave his life for me...That I might live in liberty.
fabian orban
July 20, 2010
Thank You So much marine cant thank you enough really cant your a real role model
FABIAN ORBAN
July 11, 2010
JULIAN IS A MARINE WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY AND PAYED THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR IT THATS WHY I APPRECIATE HIM
May 31, 2010
Today Julian we honor you and others like you that paid the ultimate sacrifice. We all know what Memorial Day is for, but to all of us who have lost a loved one Memorial Day takes on a whole new meaning. As a mother here in Thomasville said today "Memorial Day is every day". Her Navy Seal son lost his life while serving in 2008.
I love you and miss you. You and your family will forever have a place in my heart.
Always Remembered,
Momma Brenda
Robert Falbo
March 11, 2010
Chega,
Happy late birthday to our hero. I just wanted to come on here and tell you how much I miss you and the guys, not one single day goes by that I don't think about you 3.I want to thank you for being a true man and true Marine to look up to when I was coming threw, Me and Racheal still talk to Sheyla and Russ they keep us posted on the girls and little chega.We all miss you so much, thank you for being in my life I will never forget you.
sheyla Randazzo
March 6, 2010
Happy Birthday to my hero in heaven!! I honor you today , tomorrow and always! We love and miss you so much, sheyla
Momma Brenda..Thank you..It will be hard for all us who loved him so..Happy Birthday Julian!!
Brenda Durham
March 6, 2010
Happy 27th Birthday Julian!!!!
I miss you today and always. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. You will never be forgotten.
Sheyla, I know today will be hard for you. My heart is with you always.
Love always,
Momma Brenda
Michael Schott
March 4, 2010
Dear Arechaga Family,
One day in a parking lot in Jacksonville, NC. during a heavy downpour of rain, I saw a black piece of metal lying on the ground. I picked it up knowing what it was, a memorial bracelet with your son's name on it(as well as L/cpl Bowman, Pfc Feniello) It has been almost a year now and I still have that bracelet with me and I think of your son and the others often. We have never met, probably never will, but I wanted you to know how greatful I am to live in a country that produces young men with the courage and bravery of your son. From a former Marine - Thank You.
Justin Slep
January 17, 2010
Chega,
Words can't describe how much I miss you. I have no idea where the time has gone, but it seems like yesterday we were standing side by side in endless formations. My family and I talk about you daily and your family is always in our prayers. I show my children pictures of you all the time, and my son always say, "Daddy there is our hero". I will never forget the three plus years we lived together and the great times we had. I miss you so much and can't wait to see you on the other side. Semper FI! Former SGT Justin Slep
Aaron Barney
November 28, 2009
Chaga,
You have affected so many lives in your short time here on earth. You were a leader of Marines and one to emulate for days to come. From us hanging out at HP435 to the sands of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan and all the way back to Tarheels yelling at POG's, you will never be forgotten. From one Marine to another, Semper FI brother.
Former SGT Aaron Barney
Phillip Mullins
October 13, 2009
Julian,
It seems like just yesterday that we were in Jacksonville hanging out at the barracks. We made some great memories. We started hanging out a lot right before I got out. I remember we went to a Japanese restaurant and you were trying to catch the gold fish out of the pond. What I remember the most was the person and Marine that you were. You knew how to motivate people and you always got the job done. I thank you for the person that you are. I will never forget you.
Phillip Mullins
SSgt McKeever
October 11, 2009
Chaga,
It doesn't seem that long ago that the Corps lost 3 great warriors. Unfortunately myself and the rest of the Marines from the platoon (Cold Steel 1) have left 1/6 and went our seperate ways in the corps and out. But not before we continued to do great things in Iraq and a lot of us continued on to Afghanistan to continue the effort. You would have been proud of the Marines you trained. Just know that even though the platoon is no longer together we will never forget and you are always a part of all our lives.
SSgt
Brenda Durham
October 9, 2009
Julian,
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of my world being turned upside down for what seems like forever. I miss you so much. We lost Grandpa in March of this year. I know you are looking after him now.
Fallon found a picture of you a couple of months ago. She was rubbing her finger across your face and smiling. The two of you were having quite a conversation.
I love you sweetie. God how I miss you. Brandon misses you. He spoke of you today, remembering our great loss. You are still in our hearts and always will be.
Love you forever,
Momma Brenda
October 8, 2009
Sheyla Randazzo
October 8, 2009
Hey Bro...I can't believe it has been 3 years..I still think you are coming home to us..I miss hearing your voice and seeing you..Life sucks without you..The kids gets us thru alot of hard times..They are soo strong like you..They talk about you and mom everyday..I love you soo much..Sheyla
Sheyla Randazzo
June 5, 2009
Hey bro..well today is 3 yrs that mom died and I am missing her and you soo much right now..to think 4 months from now it will be 3 yrs that you were taken from us..I know you and mom are together in a beautful place..I know one day I will be with you both..My little JJ is going to be 1 in 2 weeks!..He is def like you..he is very sneaky and is into everything..Alex and Ava always talk about you and mom..I love you and miss you very much..love ur sis shey
Darlene Brunetta
March 6, 2009
Happy Birthday in Heaven Julian. Me and my boys sang to you this morning. I bet you heard us off key but we meant well lol. They look up to you so much. We talk about you everyday. The hero you are the great person you were. My heart aches when I think of you. The little boy that followed Shey and I everywhere. The big mischiveous smile you would give. The trouble you would get into. All those things I remember I look fondly back on. I just so wish we could have seen more of what you had to offer. Your life was taken way too soon from us. We all ache and look forward to the day we are all reunited. All that love you will be celebrating this day with you. love and miss ya
Kenna Larra
March 6, 2009
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Sincerely,
Kenna
Felecia Arechaga
March 6, 2009
To my angel, everyday gets harder. Why I am here without u I will never know. I miss u so much and wish u were here beside me. I dont understand why everydays gets harder as time pushes on . I wish I could talk to u, bc I would ask u why? Why u loved me and left me hanging on for the day I will see u again. Sometimes when I think of u and the things we used to do (u know) I wish I could freeze time and savor that moment forever. I cant wait to spend eternity with u bc u were everything to me " my whole world" to death do us part. I dont want to be here without u beside me. "Fallon" is the reason I wake up everyday and u are the reason I lay my head down everynight hopeing I will see u in the light. I did what u said and carried on with my life, but sometimes I wonder if its worth it not having u here with me, even though u r in my heart its still not the same. " I love u so much", Love always, ur Princess
Brenda Durham
March 5, 2009
Julian,
Tomorrow will be your 26th birthday. Sad that you won't be here in body to celebrate with us but your spirit will. You will be celebrating with God in heaven and I'm sure your Mother is right there with you, so you are not alone. You are never alone for the ones that are still on this earth never forget you. You are a blessing to me each and every day. And every day I miss you. We all miss you.
So Happy Birthday!
Love you always,
Momma Brenda
November 12, 2008
THANK YOU SERGEANT FOR WHAT YOU, FENIELLO BOWMAN AND MCCAUGHN DID FOR US. I STUMBLED ON AN OLD MOVIE THE OTHER DAY AND YOU JUST HAPPENED TO WALK BY SGT. PIEL AT BLUE DIAMOND. I HADN'T SEEN THAT BEFORE. I AM FOREVER IN DEBT TO ALL OF YOU. HAPPY VETERANS DAY FOR ALL OF US STILL HERE AND MAY WE KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALWAYS INSIDE US. SEMPER FI SERGEANT.
-ONE OF YOUR MARINES.
Tammy Fonzo
November 11, 2008
Veterans Day 2008 thank you our friend. It is warriors like you that give us Our Freedom to breath our lives each day.
Matt Frangos
October 22, 2008
To the Family of Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga, My sincere condolences. Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Marines. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before. I can remember seeing you as a young boy growing up, your sister and I were friends in school. Not sure if you’re Family knows but I to served in Afghanistan and Iraq, although our paths never crossed we were fighting the same ground together at the same time. Rest now brave warrior…
SSG Matt Frangos
HQDA G-3/5/7 SOD
In Memory of Julian ~ (Debra Estep)
October 10, 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 Julian, 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
Russ Randazzo
October 10, 2008
Julian 2 years to the day the family comes together to remember you. We pulled out all the old videos of you and we remember how great of a person you are. This year was even harder than before as the family gathered around, Sheyla and I so want you to be there. The memories are harder to cope with these days as we come to realize more and more you will not be coming home. We love you Brother as always until we meet again…….
do not feel pity for me, for this is my choice
i chose this life so people like you can have a voice
i will die on my feet, i will not live on my knees
i will do this so America can stay free
this is me this is who i am
i am a Marine to the very end
When the flag waves in the wind
If but a moment, Remember Them
For they all paid the final cost
So freedoms truth, would not be lost
Brenda Durham
October 9, 2008
Julian, 2 years ago today you were taken from us. It seems like only yesterday. I miss you and will love you forever.
Momma Brenda
Brenda Durham
September 21, 2008
Julian, you are heavy on my heart and mind today. But today is no different than any other. I never knew anyone that I had known for such a short time could make such an impact on my life.
I miss you and not a day goes by that I don't think of you, Sheyla and her family.
Love, Momma Brenda
Peggy Childers
September 13, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga:
Julian 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
June 8, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Arechaga!
The Buck family
May 8, 2008
To the family and friends of Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
FELECIA ARECHAGA
April 21, 2008
HEY MY LOVING HUSBAND AND ANGEL, I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND THERE IS NOT A MOMENT THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU A WISH YOU WERE HERE. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL REUNITE US AGAIN ONE DAY. YOU ARE THE ONE AND ONLY LOVE OF MY LIFE. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! LOVE YOUR WIFE AND PRINCESS
ONE OF YOUR MARINRS
March 9, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SERGEANT
March 6, 2008
Julian, today you celebrate your birthday with angels in heaven. I still miss you, not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
Love,
Momma Brenda
Brenda Durham
January 31, 2008
Julian, thoughts of you weigh heavy on my heart today. You are still missed by all of us and your spirit will always be with us. Never to be forgotten.
I love you, Momma Brenda
Brenda Durham
December 2, 2007
Julian, your strong spirit is still with us. Every now and then you send a sign to let me know that you are still watching from heaven. I've never quite felt anything like this before. Sometimes it gives me a feeling of peace and sometimes my heart breaks all over again. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you.
I love you and miss you.
Momma Brenda
Gale Poindexter
November 3, 2007
I am writing to offer my condolences to you and your family over the loss of your HERO. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
I pray you will continue to be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
November 3, 2007
Rest in peace, you are paid in full.
SHIRLEY DONEY
November 2, 2007
REST IN PEACE SGT. ARECHAGA, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
A SOLDIERS ANGEL
Yolanda Valdez-Perez
November 2, 2007
Another Fallen Hero ~
My heart breaks as I sign another guestbook of such a courageous soldier who gave his life so selflessly. May he rest in peace knowing that he is loved and remembered by those who knew him. God Bless this soldier and his family who gave all and made the ultimate sacrifice. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort in such a difficult time. My deepest condolences and prayers to the entire family.
We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know first hand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our only son 9-3-2004 at the age of 19 and it fells like yesterday. Just know that there are Marines and families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain. We will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes.
I still fly my Marine flag and have my Marine tag and sticker on my vehicles because I'm PROUD of my SON and DAUGHTER, and all the SERVICE MEN and WOMEN out there. We will always be a MARINE. We are proud of you all.
“Land of the Free, Because of the Brave” Semper Fi - Marines!
Thank you Legacy.com for setting up this website so families can quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves across this great nation.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Proud Marine Parents of an American Soldier
LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9~3~04 – Anbar Province, Iraq
Carla Sizer
November 2, 2007
I can't even find the words...I lost my 19 year old son--5 Sept 2007, Balad, Iraq. I am absolutely devastated and I know that you are too...but find comfort in the fact that we will see our loved ones, our heroes again. Do I wish that I could trade places with my son? ABSOLUTELY not. He is in the arms of our Lord--"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away" ~Rev 21:4
What a wonderful thought...
May God bless Sgt Julian M. Arechaga, God bless you and your family and God bless America!
Contact me if you want to talk.
PROUD Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
KIA, 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq
Michael iezzi
November 2, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Julian to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Julian in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Valorie
November 1, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/0
Brenda Durham
October 9, 2007
Julian my dear sweet son-in-law, it has been 1 year ago today since my world fell apart. Today was very hard for me for it seems like only yesterday that the call came. I miss you. Your spirit still lives close to my heart never to be forgotten. Love, Momma Brenda
Sheyla Randazzo
September 22, 2007
To my dear brother..I miss you so much and everday that passes I realize more that I can never hug you or see u and its soo hard to accept..but I am soo proud of what you accomplished in life and you did what you believed in..My life will never be the same. You took a big part of my heart with you..My hero has died but his story will last forever..love always and forever your sister- Sheyla Randazzo
Brenda Durham
September 14, 2007
Julian, it has been a while since I wrote, but you are not forgotten. Last week was hard for me, it had been 1 year since I last heard your voice. Your were about to be deployed and called to say goodbye. October 9th will be even harder, the 1 year anniversary of you leaving this earth. I love you more every day and miss you so much.
Forever in my heart,
Momma Brenda
DANIEL MULLER
September 7, 2007
TO THE FAMILY-
PLEASE KNOW THAT SGT ARECHAGA WAS WHAT EVERY NCO STRIVES TO BE. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED AND DEEPLY APPRECTIATED TO BY THOSE HERE AND IN IRAQ THAT CAN NOW LIVE IN PEACE.
August 7, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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)
August 1, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Arechaga and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Christa Handley
May 27, 2007
To the Arechaga family: I am sorry for your loss, but eternally grateful for your son/husband's service to our wonderful country. I do not know any of you, but have selected your name from a list in order to pray for you all during this Memorial Day holiday. God bless and comfort you. It is my hope that you trust Him every day for peace that only He can give.
Darlene Brunetta
May 19, 2007
I am at a loss for words Julian, I know hard to believe right? lol. I knew you since you were just a little boy and I was lucky enough to have seen you grow into a man. I took a walk by the house you grew up in today and I felt your presence,It made me feel at peace on such a difficult day. My heart aches so much for your sister and your brother in law they love and miss you so much. We all do, GOD has a special angel now(2 counting your mom) watch over us Julian and give us all the strength we need to go on. love you
ANGELA LOVEJOY
April 7, 2007
TO HIS WIFE. I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND. I HAVE A DAUGHTER THAT WAS WORKING WITH THE MARINES FROM CAMP LEJUINE OVER IN RAMADI AND ANABAR PROVIDENCE AND SHE IS IN THE ARMY AND I COULD IMAGINE HOW IT IS TO LOSE A LOVE OE THAT IS OVER THERE FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY. AND I WILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYER'S THAT GOD WILL HELP YPU EACH AND EVERY DAY WITH THE LOST OF YOUR HUSBAND. BECAUSE I KN0W I WORRY AND PRAY FOR EVERY ONE LIFE OVER THERE REGARDLESS OF WHAT BRANCH THEY ARE IN THEY ARE RISKING THERE LIVES FOR US. LOVE AND PRAYERS MOM OF SPEC MISTY.D. DOTSON IN THE ARMY IN IRAQ
Laura Soltis
March 21, 2007
Dear Family of Julian Arechaga,
At a 4-year memorial at Emory University, I was given a paper crane and instructed to randomly choose a name of a soldier who had lost his or her life in Iraq. My finger rested on the name "Sgt. Julian M. Arechaga" and I wrote his name on the crane. Later in the event, students were asked to approach the microphone and read a name from the list of soldiers that was passed down the line... and my heart stopped as I recognized the name I was to announce. I'm not superstitious by any means, but I am certain that something in the grand disorder of this universe aligned today. I am so sorry for your loss, and I will remember Julian for the rest of my life.
ROBYN GARSIDE
March 15, 2007
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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Brenda Durham
March 6, 2007
In the last entry I spoke of a beautiful sunrise seen one morning on my way to work. Today I saw a beautiful sunset on my way home and again, it reminded me of you. Beautiful!!!
Happy 24th Birthday!
Love You,
Momma Brenda
HB TOWNSEND
March 2, 2007
The band of brothers goes further than some would beleive. It continues on even though generations pass through one fact. If a Marine falls we all know that they are needed for a higher purpose. IF a MARINE IS CALLED FROM 1/6, WE ALL FEEL THIS LOSS. MY THOUGHTS. SEMPER FIDELIS, A 1/6 A-CO 2ND PLT VET. GO EASY BROTHER.
Brenda Durham
February 12, 2007
Julian,
My heart aches and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or cry. I miss you so much. You are like a son to me. I saw a beautiful sunrise one morning on my way to work. The first thing I thought about was you and that sunrise was just like you. Beautiful. I love you.
Momma Brenda
Felecia Arechaga
February 1, 2007
hey baby, its hard to sit here and see all of these guest book entries all about you when I wish of every moment in my life that it isnt true. I miss you so much and i cant wait to see you again. I love you Angel, Your loving wife, Felecia (Princess)
Glen Nevogt
January 7, 2007
“Paid in Full”
In Honor of The War Against Terrorism’s Fallen and Injured Marines
Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full
We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward
What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our minds we will cherish your lives
Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the few, the proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us
They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown
Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full
Mary Manoukian Calhoun
December 1, 2006
I am so saddened and sorry for your family.We share the same path of darkness and sorrow .My son and only child Lcpl Nicholas Manoukian was KIA on Oct 21,2006.He was also in 1/6..may God be with all of us and all of our younf men and women serving.
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