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Alejandro Ayala Obituary
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Onslow Memorial Park with the Rev. Kraig Smith officiating.
He was a tech sergeant assigned to the 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron from F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming.
Survivors include his wife, Megan; and two children, Alexandra and Matthew of Wyoming, formerly of Onslow County; his parents, Ilda and Faustino Ayala of Riverside, Calif.; two brothers, Francisco and Cesar; and two sisters, Liset and Angelica.
Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alejandro Ayala
Angelica Ayala
November 17, 2020
Charlie Gili Thank you so much this means a lot to us
Angelica Ayala
Angelica Ayala
November 17, 2020
Charlie Gili Thank you so much this means a lot to us
Angelica Ayala
Angelica Ayala
November 17, 2020
Charlie Gili Thank you so much this means a lot to us
Angelica Ayala
Charlie Gili
October 25, 2020
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Alejandro "Alex" Ayala US Air Force Technical Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Norma Barrios
April 15, 2015
There wasn't anything you couldn't do. You were always destined for greatness. Thank you for being in our lives. My friend Alex, you were gone too soon from us, but you will never be forgotten and you will always remain in our hearts. A true hero. It was an honor to have known you.
Norma Barrios
April 15, 2015
There wasn't anything you couldn't do. You were always destined for greatness. Thank you for being in our lives. My friend Alex, you were gone too soon from us, but you will never be forgotten and you will always remain in our hearts. A true hero. It was an honor to have known you.
May 6, 2012
I am sorry for the loss of Alex. May he never be forgotten and always honored. Special prayers are said for his children who I hope grow up with his legacy.
orlando villa
November 23, 2011
i always remember him he always had a smile on his face a grate man r.i.p my friend prayers to you and the family ayala sorry i let you down.
Peggy Childers
November 20, 2011
November 18, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala:
Please accept my remembrance of Alejandro on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Angelica Ayala
November 18, 2011
I miss you soo much big brother today that marks your 4 year anniversary I still cant get the strength to not cry you meant the world to so many people an I still ask my self the same question why you? You had so much to live for ..I miss you
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
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.
Peggy Childers
November 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala:
Remembering Alejandro 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
August 29, 2010
To the Ayala family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Scott Lee
July 29, 2010
It's been about 2yrs since the day of the accident. I replay what happened at least once a day everyday. hope your resting in peace and I pray that your family is doing well.
Kenna Larra
December 8, 2008
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Sincerely,
Kenna
In Memory of Alejandro ~ (Debra Estep)
November 18, 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 Alejandro, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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-Aleandri ~ 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
Peggy Childers
November 18, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala:
Alejandro 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
July 6, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Ayala and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 6, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Ayala!
Emily Toro
June 13, 2008
Hello, My name is Emily and I'm the mother of a fallen soldier by the name of Pvt. Isaac T. Cortes KIA on Nov 27, 2007 in Iraq. My condolences to you and your family for your lost. I wanted to share with you about a wall in Chicago where they are adding the names of fallen soldiers who have died in the war. I will be heading to Chicago next week for the reading of names and Alejandro will be one of the names I will have the honor of reading. Peace be with you and God Bless..
Ret SFC Walter Faulkner
May 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
the Buck family
May 13, 2008
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala, 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.
Amanda Soloway
March 31, 2008
Megan,
Alex was a wonderful man and I can only express my deepest sympathy for you and your family. Everyone who knew him knew how special he was. I can't believe that he is gone. My heart aches for you and your children and you will always be in my prayers.
Amanda Soloway
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
December 28, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ayala family in the loss of Alejandro. I did not know Alejandro, 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. Alejandro 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~
i miss you brother you past a mouth ago today i love you and miss you are always in my prays and heart
December 18, 2007
the last picture taken of alex with his borther cesar
Angelica Ayala
December 18, 2007
Valerie Wyer-Pryear
December 17, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR,
December 14, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Staff Sergeant Alejandro. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!
Amanda Dobson
December 14, 2007
To the Ayala Family,
My deepest sympathies goes out to you. Sgt Ayala was an amazing person, an outstanding supervisor and a great friend! He tought me everything he knew and i was glad to be his troop. My prayers go out to you guys for your fallen HERO! and that he def was! Keep his memory alive. He will greatly missed!!!
Patricia Peck
December 12, 2007
To the family of Staff Sgt Ayala:
I met Alejandro as a young boy and was kept informed about him by a proud father and equally proud brothers in California. My sympathy and prayers for the entire family and may God bring you comfort and peace. May his parents, brothers and sisters, wife and children keep and honor his memory by living out his wish and commitment of a united and loving family.
SSgt Ryan J. Bigelow
December 6, 2007
Alex will be greatly missed. It was an honor and privilege to serve alongside him. He taught me a lot about TMO in a short amount of time. I was saddened but proud to be able to read the medals and awards he received at his service in Cheyenee. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Amando Barda
December 5, 2007
He was a good supervisor, a good father to his family and I am truly honored he was my supervisor.I pray to God that please protect his family and gave courage to go on.
Victor Cortez
December 5, 2007
Megan, I am truly honored to have had Sgt. Ayala as a supervisor but more importantly, as a friend. Just like everyone else has said, he contained that gift from God that could turn a gloomy day bright again when he would come around. No matter what the situation was, you always saw him with a smile on his face. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God bless you always.
Suzanne Barto
December 4, 2007
Megan,
I know that you are in pain right now and there is nothing I can do to ease your pain except to tell you what a wonderful NCO, husband and father Alex was! I enjoyed working with Alex and it was his smile, positive attitude and thirst for knowledege that I will remember the most. Please know that I am here as is the entire 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron to assist you and support you. You will always be a part of my life and my family! We Love You!
Suzanne, Larry and Christopher Barto
Mike Flynn
December 4, 2007
I did not have the great honor and joy of knowing Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala, but am deeply saddened at his passing.Once a Transporter always a transporter
Msg Mike FLynn USAF TMO Retired
Tami Wise
December 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Our son served with him in Kuwait and thought very highly of him.
David and Tami Wise
Cincinnati, OH
November 30, 2007
megan, Alex was our favorite nephew we will never forget how wonderfull he was...Thank you for loving him god bless you and his beutiful kids.moses&arianna aguila(aunt&uncle)
Brian Lydecker
November 29, 2007
Megan,
It was a pleasure working with you and ALEX. I am so sorry he will be greatly missed. Anything you may need don't hesitate to call. You will be in my prayers.
Brian
Adrienne Lazzaro
November 28, 2007
Megan,
It was a pleasure working with you in England and getting to know you. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache:
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.
SrA Adrienne Lazzaro
November 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
Melodie-Somebody's Mother booksforsoldiers.com
November 28, 2007
Thank you for the wonderful gift of your hero son,brother,husband,
cousin,uncle,friend,comrade.
Every time I hear, "We just dont have any heroes anymore." I say you are looking in the wrong place.
May the great Healer wrap his arms around you all holding you up and even carrying you as you travel this valley.
Praying for comfort and peace in your lives.
Grace & Peace
A retired Air Force spouse and 173rd Army Mom
You are always on our minds
Joe Simon
November 28, 2007
Megan, you will always be in my prayers and I will never forget the time we spent in England. If you need anything the Simon family we'll be here for you. You will always be one of my favorite troops.
Joe
Caitlin Goff
November 27, 2007
My heart goes out to all the knew SSgt Ayala, especially his family. He was an amazing person, and an amazing supervisor. He was devoted and hard working and you could always count on Ya Ya. He will be missed but his memories will always be wonderful.
Marcie Lauth
November 27, 2007
I've met TSgt Ayala a couple of times while stationed in England and working with his wife. Megan, I send my sincere condolences to you, your 2 kids and the entire family. MSgt Simon and MSgt Martinez told me today of the news. I am sorry and I wish I could be there for you. You will be in my prayers.
Love,
SSgt Marcie Lauth (Teal)
Marcie Lauth
November 27, 2007
I've met SSgt Ayala a couple of times while stationed in England and working with his wife. Megan, I send my sincere condolences to you, your 2 kids and the entire family. MSgt Simon and MSgt Martinez told me today of the news. I am sorry and I wish I could be there for you. You will be in my prayers.
Love,
SSgt Marcie Lauth (Teal)
Me(SSG Whitney-Ivy) and my Soldier
Cara Whitney-Ivy
November 27, 2007
Alejandro and I went to school together. We had a few classes together throughout the years. We talked a few times during our time while he was in the Airforce and I was in the Army. I am deeply saddend by this. He was such a happy go lucky person, always willing to help someone with anything. Whenever he would come around me my day would get brighter instantly. This world is not going to be the same without him in it. I will be praying for the family and will never forget about you guys. Alejandro, I love you and thank you so much for always being there for me. I will miss you but you will never be forgotten. Love you!
Jeri Herrera
November 27, 2007
Though I did not know Alejandro personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan
Brenda Coria
November 26, 2007
alex you will be greatly missed. the whole family wishes we could have seen you again but god had his plan. your family misses you and will always love you.
as much as we needed you now...HEAVEN NEEDED YOU MORE. we love you. <3
anika clara
November 26, 2007
i am alex's cousin. he will truly be missed. he was a great person in and out. always with a smile on his face with a positive attitude. Everyones time comes. our family just wasnt ready at all for this. hopefully this will gather us closer and together we can get through this.
7th Grade Louisburg Middle School
November 26, 2007
We care and share your sorrow and pride.
Jennifer Rabun
November 26, 2007
Megan,
There are no words that can be spoken to ease your pain. I hope you find comfort in knowing so many thought very highly of Alex. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
javier mercado
November 26, 2007
this is alex's cousin. Im just doing this because i wished i could have seen u a lot more than i did. But the memories that i carry will always be with me until the day i die. I love you.
javier jr.
Emma Coria
November 26, 2007
Alex,
Its so hard to deal with your loss...Its something I never thought I would have to deal with, only God knows why he does the things he does. As for now, we just try to stay strong and hold each other up. I know your looking down upon us from heaven and soon enough we will meet up there.
I Love You Cousin <3
Christopher Wise
November 26, 2007
tsgt ayala was a great insperation to all of us here in the unit he served with well miss him dearly. in the short time he was with us that didnt know him before he really touched all of us.
Miguel Hall
November 26, 2007
Not good with words. I have been one of the lucky people to have met SGT "A" and proud to have served with him. Many blessings to his family.
Larry Rogers
November 25, 2007
Mrs. Ayala,
Alex was assigned to Multi-National Corp. Kuwait here at Camp Buerhing. As Alex’s commander I saw and spoke with him many times every week. He left a lasting positive impression on all with whom he came into contact. Alex was a dedicated Airmen and he always had a smile for the people he worked with. I feel as though I have lost a son, and it hurts more than mere words can express. I take consolation in knowing that Alex was doing what he enjoyed, helping others.
I too lost my father when I was young (five years old) and I understand the despair and devastation it causes to lose your companion, helper, friend, and husband. My mother had five children when my father died. It was difficult and lonely growing up without a father, but my mother kept his memory alive for us by telling us about his plans for us when we grew up. Please keep his memory alive and his hope and dreams for you and his children always in your thoughts and dreams.
We the soldiers and airmen of MNC-K are honored to have had the privilege to meet and work with Alex. May god watch over and protect you and your children, if there is anything we can do please don’t hesitate to ask.
Larry D. Rogers
Colonel U.S. Army
MNC-K Commanding
adrianna aguila
November 25, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Darren Purcell
November 25, 2007
I have been honored to know TSgt Ayala with whom I have been professionally acquainted with for the past several months.
TSgt Ayala was a great addition to the unit here in Kuwait, he brought a strong background of experience to the SPO shop. He was an impressive professional in so many areas and he always had a high level of professionalism, discipline, and efficiency in all facets of his work.
I enjoyed being around TSgt Ayala because he was always open, intelligent, and engaging....and so....this has been especially tragic because TSgt Ayala was a good soul and I could relate to him as another father. I know.....I know......he was able to leave something of himself for his children in his short life. I am saddened that TSgt Ayala’s children will never again have a chance to know their father and his wishes for who they would become, his feelings about them, and his dreams and desires for their future.
TSgt Ayala has always been highly regarded by his colleagues and will be sorely missed. We have been fortunate indeed to have known him.
Maj Darren Purcell (Camp Buehring, Kuwait)
Alex at a cookout 2 weeks after his unit 316th ESC AUG took over command at MNC-KU at Camp Buehring in Kuwait
November 25, 2007
Eddie Hammonds
November 25, 2007
To a man a father a fallen hero. You were an inspiration to everyone here at MNC-KU, 316th ESC (AUG) here in Kuwait. You will be misseed by us all but even more by your family. My prayers go out to all your family members especially your wife and kids.
LTC Eddie Hammonds
Mary Ghaney
November 23, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 22, 2007
Valorie
November 21, 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 3/25/007
Sandy Bonesteel
November 21, 2007
As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
November 20, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Staff Sergeant Ayala. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… the family of one of America's best ...!!!
Gale Poindexter
November 20, 2007
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Staff Sgt Alejandro Ayala. 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 be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
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!
Gale Poindexter
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis-KIA 5/ 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
SHIRLEY DONEY
November 20, 2007
REST IN PEACE STAFF SGT. AYALA, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Brad Stueber
November 20, 2007
I did not have the great honor and joy of knowing Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala, but am deeply saddened at his passing. He is the son of every American and we are proud of him and grateful to him for his greatest of all sacrifices for freedom. My heartfelt sympathies and fervent prayers extend to Alejandro's family and friends. Jesus told us that He was going to prepare a place for us but that He would send another Comforter, the Holy Spirit to walk with us until time for our home going, so I pray that the family will find the comfort of the Blessed Holy Spirit at this time. Alejandro, thank you. We will never forget you. Now rest in peace, our son.
Garnet Jenkins
November 20, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to this Brave Young Airman, who lost his life while in the Service of our Country. With so much gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace now, Staff Sgt. Alejandro Ayala, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God be with the Ayala family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, 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 ~
I am sincerely hoping that you feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and every day, as this Country morns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a True American Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your Loss.
November 20, 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!!
I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
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