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Lance Cpl. Javier Perales Jr.

Javier Perales Obituary


Lance Cpl. Javier Perales, Jr., 19, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. He was a lifetime resident of El Paso, Texas. Javier was a good son, brother and an active member of the catholic community. He graduated from San Elizario High School and soon after joined the United States Marines. Javier is survived by his Loving parents, Javier Perales, Sr. and Carolina Perales; brothers, Fernando & Ricardo Perales. Visitation will be from 4-9 pm on Saturday, June 21, 2008 & Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas; located at 9521 N. Loop Drive. Vigil will be at 7 pm on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Home-Americas. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 am Monday, June 23, 2008 at San Elizario Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas. Please visit online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.
Published by El Paso Times from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2008.

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Jenna

June 3, 2014

Rip

Peggy Childers

June 11, 2012

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Javier Perales:
Always remembering Javier. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

June 11, 2011

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Javier Perales:
Please accept my remembrance of Javier on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Hilda Garcia

March 28, 2011

JR

I can't begin to tell you how much I miss you. Your laugh, your voice and most of all your kindness. I remember the promise I made to you, and I'll always keep it. The memories I have of us will always keep you alive in my heart. I know you are now in the arms or our lord looking down at us. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me. I know one day I will see you again, but until then....RIP. You will always be my hero! Love you!!!

(thank you for keeping my picture with you always!)

Peggy Childers

June 11, 2010

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Javier Perales:
Remembering Javier 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

Peggy Childers

June 11, 2009

To the family of Lance Cpl. Javier Perales:
Javier 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

T Starman

January 9, 2009

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.

Kenna Larra

December 18, 2008

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Mike McClure

October 18, 2008

rest in peace brother, platoon 3275 "pancho villa", you will never be forgotten. - McClure

Gary Allain

August 30, 2008

LAnce Cpl. Javier Perales
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Stephanie Rafoss

August 4, 2008

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

In Memory of Javier ~ (Debra Estep)

July 29, 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 Javier, 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)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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zenaida perales

July 26, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

July 21, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to the Perales family and friends in the loss of Javier. I did not know Javier, 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. Javier 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~

July 13, 2008

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Perales and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

July 13, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Perales!

July 11, 2008

RIP Warrior.

To the family of Javier, your lost son pushed ahead to become the warrior he wanted to be. He improved himself and met the demanding challenges of becoming Marine Corps infantry. It was a challenge every step of the way and I doubt he ever considered stepping back. However he might have died, he never would have had a regret about choosing the path that took him into Iraq.

From another Marine who appreciates his sacrifice, RIP Javier. To his family, offer it to God. If you look to God, he will give you the comfort, acceptance, and peace you need to get past these hard times.

Linda Cano, Soldiers' Angels

July 7, 2008

My sincere sympathies go out to the Perales family. May God bless and comfort you in your time of mourning. Thank you, Javier, for your heroic sacrifice. May you rest in the arms of Jesus now.

July 7, 2008

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)

Gilbert Tapia

June 26, 2008

My sincere condolences to the family of Lcpl Perales.

Semper Fi

debbi rivers

June 25, 2008

To the family and parents of Javier I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

Beverly Montgomery

June 25, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Jeri Herrera

June 25, 2008

Though I did not know Javier 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

P M

June 24, 2008

While it is always sad when such a young promising life ends, your son showed great courage in joining the marines and serving his country with pride. not many young people choose to leave home, friends, family and give of themselves for their country, espcially not during these times. Be proud of him and his choices to become a man at the young age he did. God Bless You All.

P.M.

Colonel Juan G. Ayala

June 23, 2008

LCpl Perales,
Another Marine reporting to heaven. Rest in peace.
Semper Fidelis Marine.
To the family: My sincerest condolences.
From a fellow Marine and native El Pasoan.
Juan Ayala

ROBERT AND REBECCA EPLEY

June 23, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF JAVIER, I DON'T KNOW YOU OR YOUR SON BUT I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HOLD YOU NEAR.

Ron & Jeannie Tolle

June 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. REST IN PEACE Lance Cpl. Javier Perales. May God grant your family grace and comfort. May your memories of Javier bring you joy.The memories of our grandson help our family so much. We remember all the funny things he did and said. Your family will never be the same but you will, with God's Grace find it easier to cope. Sometimes it is easier to talk to a stranger (a stranger who cares a great deal) so if you ever want to talk just email me.

In Loving Memory of our Grandson
Pfc Aaron J. Ward
KIA 5/6/08

alfredo gomez

June 22, 2008

semper fi ones a marine always a marine

ANA RAMIREZ

June 22, 2008

To the family of Javier, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I'm sending you this poem that was given to me when my father passed away, Hope you find comfort when you read it.

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND
WEEP
I AM NOT THERE, I DO NOT SLEEP.
I AM A THOUSANDS WINDS THAT BLOW.
I AM THE DIAMOND GLINTS ON SNOW.
I AM THE GENTLE AUTUMN RAIN.
WHEN YOU AWAKE TO THE MORNINGS HUSH I AM THE SWIFT UPLIFTING RUSH.
OF QUITE BIRDS IN CIRCLED FLIGHT.
I AM THE SOFT STARS THAT SHINE AT NIGHT.
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND CRY;
I AM NOT THERE, I DID NOT DIE.

Mike Casey

June 22, 2008

Javier,
As A fellow Marine, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

leo sarinana

June 21, 2008

with a sad heart my deepest condolesence to you all another Marine guarding the heaven streets Semper Fi from one marine to another

Daniel Martinez

June 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Maria Martinez

June 21, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

JOSE MONTES

June 21, 2008

SEMPER FI AND GOD BLESS YOU

Jose Montes

June 21, 2008

My condolences to the Perales family, God has one more Angel in his kingdom. Gone but not forgotten.
SEMPER FI

MONICA BALDERRAMA

June 21, 2008

DOY MI MAS SENTIDO PESAME A JAVIER,CARO, LOS CUATES Y DONA PAULA AL IGUAL QUE LOS DEMAS FAMILIARES. Y A JAVIS JR., DESEO QUE DESCANSE EN PAZ.
CON TODO EL RESPETO Y CARINO QUE SE MERECEN.

ALEX, JAZMIN P., & MONICA B.

Rob & Maria Martens

June 20, 2008

Rest in peace Marine. May God grant your family grace and comfort.

Semper Fidelis,

Proud Parents of
HN Robert Nathaniel Martens (FMF), USN
3/6 India, 2nd Mar Div
Killed September 06, 2005 in Al Qaim, Iraq

SHIRLEY

June 19, 2008

REST IN PEACE LANCE CPL. PERALES, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

June 19, 2008

“Lest I keep my complacent way, I must remember, somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?” Eleanor Roosevelt

May Heavenly Father bless you with peace and comfort and may you feel held in the prayers of a grateful nation.

In loving memory of our nephew
US Army Spec Philip Cody Ford
KIA Baghdad Iraq 12/10/2006

USN/AMEC Ron Baker and family

Don Elseroad

June 19, 2008

In recognition of Lance Corporal Javier Perales' Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

Adrian Reyes

June 18, 2008

Thanks for everything you did for this country J.R. you will be missed. You were a great friend.

Renee Owens

June 18, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. The state of Texas mourns for the loss of another of its sons. May God grant you peace and strength. Semper Fi Javier.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
3/8 Weapons Company, Camp Lejeune
KIA 06Apr2006

margaret nelson

June 18, 2008

I selute you for your bravely. you gave your life to protect our country. rest in peace. God be with your family.

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

June 18, 2008

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Lance Cpl Javier Perales our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Javier. And to Javier it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the Corps and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Javier, you are a Marine Warrior, a true Patriot and our brave Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Javier’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Safely Home

Michael Iezzi

June 18, 2008

Father we entrust our brother Javier 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 Javier in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.

Kim straker

June 18, 2008

May the parents, family and friends of this very young man gain strength from the love and support that is sure to surround them at this dreadful time in their lives.
We won't ever know what heights Javier might have scaled had he been given the gift of a long life, but it's certain that he was doing just what he wished in the few short years he had on earth - he was a United States Marine and he will be remembered and honored by his Corps and his Country, and by those of us not privileged to know him in life.
Rest in Peace L/Cpl. Javier Perales - you were faithful to the end.
Semper Fi Marine.

Gale Poindexter

June 18, 2008

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Lance Cpl Javier Perales. 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!


(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

Sandy Bonesteel

June 18, 2008

As a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with you. Please know that there are many, many people who are grieving with you and keeping you in their hearts and prayers.

RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08 (KIA)

Gary Tolle

June 17, 2008

Javier, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Perales family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Javier and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

Gary

June 17, 2008

A true American hero.God bless Javier and his family.

Valorie

June 17, 2008

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

Shelley H Blue Star Mom

June 17, 2008

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank Lance Cpl Javier Perales for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Garnet Jenkins

June 17, 2008

Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of Lance Cpl. Javier Perales.
The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

May Javier rest safely now, in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Bless the Perales family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Javier,
remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

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