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for Joe Polo
Veronica Mercedes Quiroz
October 7, 2018
My name is Veronica. I participated in a Run For The Fallen event today in Ruskin, FL.
I ran for Sgt. Joe Polo. Although I've never met him i felt his presence over me as i completed my run. I thank you for the opportunity to honor him today. He is not forgotten.
Jesse Nyren
March 22, 2014
Rip joe. I think about you everyday and ask myself why I made it out of that truck. I love you buddy. Godspeed
SUSAN ELDEN
May 28, 2012
Saluting your veteran this Memorial Day.
Peggy Childers
March 30, 2012
March 29, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joe Polo:
Always remembering Joe. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
March 30, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joe Polo:
Please accept my remembrance of Joe on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Joe Polo:
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.
May 31, 2010
Thinking of you today, Memorial Day. May your sacrifice never be forgotten. You are missed.
Scott Mark
March 30, 2010
Well Joe, 3 years later...and there isn't a day that goes by I don't think about you! Well man, I am on my way back over! I asked that you keep watch over my men and myself from the skies above...I miss you bro!
Peggy Childers
March 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Joe Polo:
Remembering Joe 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
Scott Mark
July 22, 2009
Joe, bro cant believe its been more then 2 years now! You were always there for me since the day I arrived in Korea. I keep you close to my heart. You give me the drive to keep going when things are tough. For that I thank you. Alexis (my daughter) and my wife will always look at you as a close friend of the family! I love you man, and one day we will meet again...Till then hold it down up there, and keep on partying! LOVE YA
Peggy Childers
March 29, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Joe Polo:
Joe 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
February 6, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 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
June 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Polo!
Debra Estep
March 29, 2008
To the family and friends of Joe. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
Dave Seamans
August 28, 2007
To the family of Sgt. Joe Polo. On behalf of our family we would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of Joe. Know that Joe will always be a hero to us, and that we will keep him and his family in our hearts and prayers always. We understand what you are going through because we too have lost a son Pfc. Timothy J. Seamans, US Army on August 18, 2005 in Samarra, Iraq. They say time heals all, but we can tell you that we must go on as they would want, but the pain never goes away. Your faith and belief in God will help you during the days, month and years ahead. Know that Joe now walks in eternal light with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ along side those Band of Brothers gone before him. When ever you need us just let us know because we are their for you. I have started a foundation in Florida www.floridafallenheroes.org please take a few minutes of your time to visit the site and see what we are all about. I look forward to hearing from you soon. May God Bless You and Keep You, May He Shine His Everlasting Light Upon You Always.
In Christ Love,
Dave, Monica and Ashley Seamans
7130 Oakwood Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
August 22, 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)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
August 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Polo and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 8, 2007
Please accept the condolences of this military family. We will honor and his sacrifice by remembering him in our prayers of thankfulness for his service, and will keep his loved ones in our prayers that you find peace and comfort in the Lord.
Ronn Massie
June 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Joe.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Joe for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
ROBYN Garside
May 20, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they 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
Roy Ramirez
April 21, 2007
To my lil brother Joe Polo, i cannot find the words to say what i feel.Joe lost to me meant more than anyone could know.Some would say i knew Joe best I ilke to think we were the same.I leave these words I would see u soon lil bro much love to Sgt. Joe Polo my lil bro. Victory Or Death. from Spc.Ramirez 101st Air Borne
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 19, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Polo family in the loss of Joe. I did not know Joe, 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. Joe 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~
Rebecca Gorman
April 16, 2007
As the wife of Sgt Gorman who served in Iraq this time around with Sgt Polo, i want to send out condolences on behalf of my husband and I. My husband said that Joe was such a special guy who made everyone laugh and made it just that much more easier to serve in Iraq and that he is truly missed. My heart goes to his family and i cry everyday because i know we have people out there dying. His family is always in my prayers. RIP Joe Polo
Ovidio Rosales
April 11, 2007
Sgt Joe Polo
Your presence is no longer here but your memory will never be lost. I thank God for the opportunity to have known you and gotten to enjoy every laugh i had with you. I remember when i wanted to be just like you...i still do, cus you were a wonderful person all around. Ill see you soon
douglas cisneros
April 11, 2007
I knew Joe since middle school and he was a great person. I too served in combat in Iraq and I have to say it is a great honor to have Known Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with his familiy.
Joe is agreat american and the world is safer because of his sacrifice and because all that he gave for this great nation.
Jimmy Rosales
April 10, 2007
Joe my brother my friend you will be missed.There is no grater honer then to have had you as a borother and a friend thank you may you rest in peace I love you and thank you for all the wonderfull memories. We'll meet again
Sandy Bonesteel
April 10, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Becky Rosales
April 9, 2007
Sgt. Joe Polo,
YOu will be greatly missed. I will always remember that bright smile of yours that would always fill up the room. I will keep you in my heart forever and will never forget the endless afternoons that we would spend together before you went away. You were a great friend Im glad I had the privelege to know you. I will always love you and keep you close to my heart,this time we can both say "Goodbye".
Love,
Becky Rosales
Turtle
April 9, 2007
Sgt. Polo You will be missed!!
ssg matthew garrison
April 9, 2007
I served with sgt.polo in korea and iraq, I looked to him to bring a smile to my face with one of his quick jokes, or one of his up lifting comments. It's a tragedy that his life had to come to a end in such a horrible way, I know he loved the army and I know he will be dearly missed.
Garnet Jenkins
April 4, 2007
The price Sgt. Joe Polo and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Soldier.
May Joe rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Polo family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget Joe's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 2, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous 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, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever 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 your 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 soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
April 2, 2007
In heavenly peace.
Gary Allain
March 31, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
SHIRLEY DONEY
March 31, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
Connie Velasquez
March 31, 2007
I grieve with your family at their
great loss. I thank you for your service and appreciate all that you have done for this wonderful country. There is no greater love than for you to have layed down your life not only for us but for the many others you have served to keep them free. You are a hero and I just appreciate all that you have done. The Lord will surely open his arms and say well done my faithful servant enter into my Kingdom. Rest well and know that you will never be forgotten. Bless your family and friends. May the Lord help them through this most difficult time. God Bless.
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