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for Anthony Sausto
Yair Cardona
May 10, 2023
Always remembered.
Linda and John Robertson
May 31, 2016
You are still in our thoughts. A lot of love is being sent your way. Prayers for the eternal peace you have earned. Until all our family is reunited again.....
A Co 1/38 (2005-2008) Yair Cardona
May 30, 2016
You're always remembered.
James Patterson
November 27, 2015
You will never be forgotten buddy
John and Linda Robertson
May 26, 2015
AJ you are loved and missed. Saying thank you for your ultimate sacrifice, for family, friends, and the future of our country, hardly seems adequate. Until we are with you again, please know you are not forgotten.
Former 1st Platoon, A Co, 1-38 IN; 1SG Yair Cardona
May 25, 2015
PFC Sausto, I'm honored to have served along side you. You will never be forgotten brother!
To the Sausto family, my thoughts and prayers are with you everyday!
Chantelle Smalley
May 27, 2014
Anthony--
I only knew you for a short amount of time, but the time we spent working together was some of the best times I've had. I think of you often and am so blessed for the times we shared together. Pam and I found a picture of our Party City days and laughed at the memories we made. You were taken from this world too soon and we miss ya buddy! Thank you for the sacrifice you made for not only me but for our entire country! A thank you is simply not enough. You are not forgotten!
The RANGER who carried him from that roof
May 26, 2014
Carolyn Injoy
May 26, 2014
May you be granted eternal rest & peace. Thank you for serving our country. I pray for all your family.
THE l ITTLE BOY
ANTHONY SAUSTO
May 25, 2014
nancy sausto
May 25, 2014
Missing you more each day!
May 25, 2014
AJ I have not seen you since you were a toddler. Im sorry our families lost touch. Im so proud of you and I will always honor you and my memories of you. Thank you for all that you have done. I love you little cuz
Linda & John Robertson
May 25, 2014
AJ You are one of the bravest of the brave, you gave all for our freedoms. You are so missed here by your family and friends. God bless and keep you.
May 24, 2014
Hi, Sausto Family
This is the Sanjurjo family checking in with you to honor A.J. on this memorial day. I feel my son's pain every time he remembers A.J. and to this day, every day, he wears a rememberence braclet to honor your loved one & his friend.God bless you all. Sincerely, Gale Sanjurjo
Mrs Sanjurjo
May 28, 2013
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Sausto,
I am the mother of Sgt. Michael J. Sanjurjo. He was a friend to Anthony. I spoke to all the men who were about to be deployed the night before they left. The were getting a little "crazy" for the fear of what they were going into. Each & every one of the men I spoke to promised to watch my son's "back". I am proud to say that Michael was priviledged to hold your son in his arms in his passing. To this day, he carries the memory of Anthony on his wrist, a memorial wrist band, that never somes off.We remember his this memorial day & every day. Please feel free to contact me. [email protected] God Bless
John and Linda Robertson
May 13, 2013
AJ You are not forgotten. God bless you for being a great nephew and thank you for your service to our country. You are loved and missed.
Former Attack 5 and Attack 46
July 21, 2012
May we never forget such a fine Soldier. The men of Attack Company will always be honored to have served with you.
Dillon Vierling
May 28, 2012
i wish you came back with us, you didn't deserve what you got. I dont really know what to say here, but memorial day will always be for you in my mind
Peggy Childers
May 10, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Anthony J. Sausto:
Always remembering Anthony. "Some gave all."
1SG Christopher Johnson
May 26, 2011
To the family and friends of PFC Sausto, the Soldiers of Attack Company have not forgotten your loss. This Memorial Day weekend I feel that it is important that you know that the Soldiers who served with him can still recall him, and mourn his loss. If there is anything we can do, please contact us.
Peggy Childers
May 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Anthony J. Sausto:
Please accept my remembrance of Anthony on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Anthony J. Sausto:
Remembering Anthony 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
Tim Littlehale
January 25, 2010
AJ was one of my best friends i had in life. i had lost touch with him for years and i just found this today, it was such a blow to me. aj you were an awesome guy thank you for defending this great country. hope ill see you again someday.
Kevin Valdez
July 20, 2009
PFC Sausto, though we only spoke a few times, I remember the day you got to ATTACK COMPANY. I remember all the training our platoons did together. I remember giving you crap about having then Lt. Frink as your platoon leader, I felt I could only pick on you for having him as a PL because he was my PL once too. The one thing I wont forget is the day you were killed. Everyone from ATTACK COMPANY wanted revenge for what happened. We all knew then how real war was and we knew we had to go back out. I know a few other guys I had spoken to couldnt help but wonder who was next. I am very blessed to have known you even just the slightest bit. I am grateful to you for your sacrifice and even though I am thanked for my service in Iraq, I know you are the one who really deserves it. God Bless Sausto and Everyone from 1-38 Infantry who was lost. God bless the Sausto family, we didnt know much about you all but I know a lot of us knew we had lost a Brother when Anthony was taken from us.
From the frontlines of the Homefront, we are with you in spirit.
Pat Shoukry
May 24, 2009
Thank you Anthony for defending my Freedoms. It is because of great American patriots such as you that Americans continue to board airplanes with confidence and the people of this city can live without fear.
You will always be remembered with love and great pride by the grateful nation you served to protect.
Rest in peace.
Sember Fi,
Pat Shoukry - NYC (6 miles from "Ground Zero")
Peggy Childers
May 10, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Anthony J. Sausto:
Anthony 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
xx xx
May 10, 2009
It's been two years today. It feels like it was yesterday! We miss you AJ! Love you!
Kenna Larra
January 29, 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 1,300 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
Karisha Devlin
September 29, 2008
I learned about your loss when I visited the Memorial at Ft. Lewis. PFC Sausto was killed the same day as my brother, Sgt. Jason Vaughn. I'm so very sorry for your loss. PFC Sausto is a hero and will never be forgotten!
Karisha Devlin
Proud Sister of Sgt. Jason Vaughn
KIA 5/10/07
June 26, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Sausto!
In Memory of Anthony ~ (Debra Estep)
May 12, 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 Anthony, 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
August 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Sausto and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
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)
June 21, 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
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 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
May 28, 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
unknown unkonwn
May 26, 2007
May god bless this young man who defended the USA.
Chantelle Smalley
May 24, 2007
Anthony-Thank you for giving us the opportunity to get to know you. You brought smiles to our faces everyday we worked with you. You will always be missed and never forgotten. Thank you.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
-Chantelle Smalley, Pam Hababo and the rest of your crew from Party City We miss you!
Machelle McNeill
May 22, 2007
Please know how deeply sorry we are to learn of the loss of this brave soldier A.J. Sausto.
My father said one of the greatest honors he ever had was to fight for our freedoms here at home. He retired as a Sr. Master Sargeant in the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service.
We have numerous other family members who have served in different branches of the military to protect our freedoms at home.
My family honors your family and understands the tremendous loss you are experiencing.
Pvt. Anthony J. Sausto will never be forgotten for his service to this country and for preserving our freedoms.
Thank you and God Bless your family.
Sincerely, Machelle McNeill and Sue Mollette
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sausto family in the loss of Anthony. I did not know Anthony, 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. Anthony 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~
Ray Green
May 21, 2007
I did not know Anthony, but I was moved by his picture in the Republic. I
worry about all our fine servicepeople in Iraq and other places. I am confident you will one day have a joyful reunion with him.
Jennifer Behmer
May 21, 2007
To the family of PVT Anthony J. Sausto, my heart aches for your family. I have just spent 13 days with my dear friend in Ft. Hood, TX, whose husband SSG Christopher Kiernan was killed on May 6. All of the fallen soldiers who have paid the ultimate price for our country and freedom will not be forgotten. They are our HEROES. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
owens jay
May 21, 2007
Hi anthony,I am so sorry.
I just wanted to thank you for helping me stand those three walls
at carlis dads house.
I wish we could have talked for a while. I knew you for maybe 15 miutes , I know I will remember you the rest of my life. your friend
JAY OWENS.
Judy Sausto
May 20, 2007
Nancy,
I remenber the night AJ was born since you had to miss Vince's 50th surprise party. Although I haven't seen AJ in a long time, I have many memories of him at my home in AC and then in Ventnor and also in your home in SP. I know you and all of your family have many fond memories of him and that God will help you through this difficult time. He is up on Heaven with his Grandfather looking down on us. With love and deepest sympathy for your loss.
Love,
Judy
Priscilla Hackett
May 19, 2007
Our deepest condolence goes out to PVT Sausto's family God Bless You All From SSG Thomas And Priscilla Hackett Charlie Company 1/38 IN BN
Ronn Massie
May 17, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Anthony. You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Anthony for being such a hero.
(In rememberance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Dianne Audette
May 17, 2007
I pray that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around you during this time and give you comfort. Your son is a true hero who will never be forgotten.
Revelation 21:3-4
Dianne
Proud mom of
PFC Patrick Audette
4-2 SBCT 1-38 INF B CO.
Linda Clifton
May 17, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laureen Chischilly-Keyonnie
May 16, 2007
Another fallen Hero... My heart is so heavy... As a Marine mom... my thoughts and prayers are with you all, and at this sad time, may the Lord carry your family and friends who loved you dearly. Pvt. Anthony J. Sausto, you will always be remembered as our true Hero, we THANK YOU for your services... With all our love, and our Condolences. May the Lord Bless you all.
The Chischilly-Keyonnie Family ~ Glendale Arizona
May 16, 2007
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.
In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker
Cindy Hosster
May 16, 2007
My son Garrett is serving in the same unit as your son has, Even though I don't know you personaly I feel you are a family. This is a hard time to get through. I'm sure your son was a wonderful man to know, I wish I would have known him and all those who have gave the ultimate sacrifice. I send my deepest sympathy's to you as one parent to another that loves our sons more than anything. My son is a mortar man, and has 13 1/2 more months to go. He says he will come home end of June as he changed his days of leave in October for someone who is expecting a baby in October. That is my son willing to give something he has for someone who needs it more. I hope my son knew your son and they were friends, then they were both blessed. Write if you wish, and I will write back. My husband retired after 21 years of service and being in Iraq twice, I thought this would be done until Garrett joined 2 years ago. But the worry goes on. I wish your family well, if there is anything I can do let me know. A friend Cindy Hosster, Colorado Springs, Co.
Cindy Hosster
May 16, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Garnet Jenkins
May 15, 2007
The price Pvt. Anthony J. Sausto 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 your Brave Young Soldier.
May Anthony rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Sausto 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 Anthony's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob & Maria Martens
May 15, 2007
May God bless and keep the family of this young hero. You are all in our prayers.
Proud parents of
HN Robert Nathaniel Martens (FMF), USN
3/6 India, 2nd Mar Div
Killed September 06, 2005 in Al Qaim, Iraq
Sandy Bonesteel
May 12, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
May 12, 2007
Rest in peace.
SHIRLEY DONEY
May 11, 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
GOD BLESS YOU
Carol Cline
May 11, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To thr family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
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