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for Marcelo Velasco
Marcela Montano
May 27, 2024
Querido Machi, pensando hoy en ti
Ivanka Krajinovic
November 25, 2020
Ivanka Krajinovic
November 25, 2020
Ivanka Krajinovic
November 25, 2020
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
God bless you Marcelo and God bless the Velasco family.
You’re still to this day deeply missed by so many.
Love, Ivanka xox
Papachex!
November 21, 2020
Jason Gaudion
November 20, 2020
Thinking about you, brother. Semper Fi.
Ivanka Krajinovic
December 2, 2018
Ten years have passed but not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. Always missed, never forgotten. God Bless you Marcelo
Ernest Bandiera
November 29, 2018
Gunny V, 10 yrs have passed yet you are not nor will you ever be forgotten. I'll always remember us carpooling to drill and back. The 1 1/2 drive would feel like 10 minutes cause you were always telling stories and cracking jokes. You led from the front and left no one behind. Fair winds and following seas Gunny. Semper Fidelis
Ssgt E. Bandiera
Daniel Ramirez
May 27, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother. We'll see you on the other side. Semper Fi
Fernando Daza Velasco
November 20, 2017
Querido primo,
Ayer recordamos 9 años de tu partida, tu recuerdo permanece intacto, olvidarte es imposible porque fuiste muy carismático y noble; fuiste de esas personas que dan mucho amor y alegría a las personas que le rodean.
Un día nos reencontraremos en la morada final.
Con mucho afecto, un primo que nunca te olvida,
Fernando Daza Velasco
Ivanka Krajinovic
November 19, 2017
Always in my thoughts everyday and especially on this day. Never forgotten, greatly missed. God bless xox
Fernando Daza Velasco
May 4, 2017
Querido primo, te recuerdo con mucho cariño. Descansa en paz junto a Nuestro Señor. Tu paso por el mundo dejo huellas profundas de amor y generosidad y los que tuvimos la suerte de conocerte, nunca te olvidaremos.
Nos reencontraremos en la morada final.
Tu primo que nunca te olvida,
Fernando Daza Velasco
Cate Riseley
May 4, 2017
Remembering a fine man and soldier...gone too young
Gonzalo Berthin
May 3, 2017
Querido Machi: Te recuerdo siempre con mucho cariño.
Ivanka KRAJINOVIC
November 17, 2013
Remembering a great man, a great love story, and great memories. Thanks for the wonderful memories my dear Marcelo. My thoughts are with you and your family on your anniversary. God bless. Love Ivanka xox
Po Lanka
November 15, 2013
Hola Papachex!! Gracias por cuidarnos!!
te recuerdo mucho me brother.
Robert Howett
November 13, 2013
May you rest in peace Velasco...Sempre Fi
Ivanka KRAJINOVIC
November 19, 2012
Dear Marcelo,
Still missing you much much, especially on your anniversary. You were such a great person full of life and you are deeply missed.
Always loved, never forgotten xo
matt sands
October 26, 2012
Gunny V.
One great man i got to know. Now he is in my memory and he is still smiling.
September 16, 2012
Rest in Peace!
Melissa Waller
August 26, 2012
To Marcelo's family and friends, I ran the 5k in The Run for the Fallen today in Riverview, FL (Tampa) and had the honor of running for Marcelo. There was a beautiful ceremony and I took pictures by the cross they made for him with his picture and name on it. I cried for the beautiful man I had never met and for his family and friends. I wanted to learn more about him and everything I've read has talked about what a kind, loving man he was and I am truly honored to have had the chance to run for him. I just wanted to reassure you that he is not forgotten and continues to impact the lives of others. Thank you Marcelo for your service and I hope I made you proud today!
EDISON AQUINO
March 25, 2012
Marcelo you will never be forgotten brother. Semper Fidelis.
MSgt Edison Aquino
A CO PLT 1001 (Jul 1994 - Oct 1994)
Carmen Cespedes
March 24, 2012
Rest in peace..
Peggy Childers
November 19, 2011
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Marcelo R. Velasco:
Please accept my remembrance of Marcelo on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
March 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Marcelo, I will truly miss him. I just found out today that this had happened. Rest in Peace Velasco....B 1/12....1995-1998...You will always be my friend...God Bless....
Curtis Lynch Jr., Enfield, NC
Ivanka Krajinovic
November 24, 2010
To My dear friends,the Velasco Family,
Thinking of you always and especially on the anniversary of Marcelo's passing. May Marcelo never be forgotten. This time of the year is always the hardest because it reminds us that he is not with us anymore. Though we miss him greatly, our love for him keeps the memories alive. We know dear Marcelo that you are in a better place now, but gee its hard without you here. I still miss you much much. xox
Peggy Childers
November 19, 2010
To the family and friends of Gunnery Sgt. Marcelo R. Velasco:
Remembering Marcelo 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
Polanka
November 11, 2010
Papachex, recordandote mucho hoy en Veterans day. Gracias por el sacrificio de defender nuestra libertad y gracias eternamente por tu amistad, un abrazo hermano.
Pia
November 9, 2010
Machi:
It's been almost 2 years since you left this earth. I still cannot believe that you are no longer here with us. Although not a day goes by that I don't think of you, this time of the year is always the hardest. I miss you like you have no idea. You were the father I never had, and I feel like a huge part of me is gone. I am not a very expressive person, and sometimes I feel like I didn't say "I Love You" enough times to you, but I want to let you know that I did, and I will always LOVE you. I wish you were still here with us, but unfortunately you're not. You have touched lives and made a difference in many people, and you will never be forgotten. Every year that goes by is a struggle for our family, and you being gone is something that we will never heal from, but we find comfort in knowing that you are in a much better place than the rest of us. I love you very much, and miss you!
Jason Grace
August 14, 2010
To The Velasco Family,
It was a honor to serve with Marcelo. We served together in B 1/12 in Hawaii. I remember when he first arrived to the Island he was so excited to be their. We had alot of good times on base and off. Bravo Battery is having a reunion in March even though he can not attend physically his memories will be shared with all of us.
Gonzalo
July 22, 2010
Querido Negro:
No puedo creer que ya no estas entre nosotros. Siempre te recuerdo con una gran sonrisa. Siempre pienso en tu querida Familia. No te imaginas cuanto te extrano asi como cada momento que pasamos juntos. Siempre has sido un hermano para mi y siempre lo seguiras siendo. Querido negrito, gracias por ser parte de mi vida. Te quiero y recuerdo mucho.
FABIAN ORBAN
July 11, 2010
NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE MADE BY MARINES LIKE YOU MARINE
SEMPER FI
Last time I saw him alive...
Patricio Aguilar
April 30, 2010
Back in the day in Zagreb!!!
Patricio Aguilar
April 30, 2010
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March 16, 2010
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Michael
March 12, 2010
Gunny V- Yesterday I got back from a trip to Bridgeport and Hawthorne. Its the first time I've been there since you and I did the work ups. I didn't get to fish in Pickle Meadow this time. MSgt A and I are now down at the wing and we are constantly reminding each other of how lucky we were to have worked with you. We had a thing today called "Theatre of War" Remember that tall PAO Marine? Well he was there too. We hadn't seen each other in quite a while. We reminisced and I gave him one of the last knives from the ones we all got. He deserved it. He got his CAR while he was there. Definitely looks a lot older than when we saw him last!
I have met your family twice and although it was hard, I'm very glad I did. My kids got to meet your family. They have made quite a connection. I just wanted to stop in and say hi. I hope I can live up to the standards you set for me.
I MISS THIS GUY...SEMPER FI
November 23, 2009
Simon
October 21, 2009
What a shame. Such a nice and kind person. It's been many years, but still shocking to hear you're not among us anymore. I'm glad that I met you and thoughts of old times bring a smile to my face.
Jose J. Vasquez
October 15, 2009
You were a truely good hearted person. I consider it a honor to have met you. You were an insperation to me in a very hard time in my life. Thank you for that.
Joyce van Elck
September 16, 2009
Unbelieveble, I just found out by coincidance that he is not here anymore. Really strange to know that. We had some good times here in Holland, it might be years ago but i'll never forget. You were a great guy, and will be forever in my thoughts.
jolanda hollebeek
August 3, 2009
in schock, because I just found out what happened to you.
Thanks for the wonderfull time in the hague. You were a true friend, with the heart on the right place.
you are in my thoughts forever. Me God look after you as a very special person.
Doc George
June 21, 2009
Gunny,
Thanks for the memories of ANGLICO and your personal life. I wish to be the kind, happy and loving man you were. I would not have my gold wings if it was not for the motivation you gave me as I can still hear your voice pting with me. I am very happy your mother let me take my gold wings and put it on your chest forever. I see your on advance party in Heaven preparing it for us once again. Till I see you again, SEMPER FI!!
John 15:13
Salud!
Pol Anka
June 1, 2009
Papachex,
no hay chela que me tome que no me haga acordar de los buenos ratos, salud papacho, algun dia nos tomaremos unas frias juntos.
Polanka
EDISON AQUINO
May 22, 2009
To the Velasco Family,
My deepest sympathy to the Velasco family and his friends. I went to boot camp with then Recruit Velasco back in July 18, 1994 at Parris Island, SC. We were part of Alpha Company Platoon 1001. I remember him as being the oldest in the platoon while most of us were barely out of high school. He didn't get picked on as much by the Drill Instructors because he was a little bit older than our DI's. He was a leader in every way and we all looked up to him for guidance. He kept everyone motivated in the platoon and we were all able to graduate and earned the title "Marine". Marcelo you will be missed but you are in good hands with Lord and the angels above. Semper Fidelis and Rest in Peace my brother.
GySgt Edison Aquino
Plt 1001 Alpha Co.
Parris Island, SC
May 22, 2009
GySgt V,
I went to bootcamp w/ you in 1994. Plt 1001. Can still here the drill instructors calling your name. My prayers are with your family.
GySgt Timothy Phifer
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 12, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Velasco family and friends in the loss of Marcelo. I did not know Marcelo, 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. Marcelo 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"
John Fraser
March 26, 2009
Years ago when I checked in to Battery B 1/12 as a PFC, then-Corporal Velasco was one of those who reached out and made sure I felt that I was part of the team.
Gunny, I've thought of you time and again over the years, and your impression on me I hope is reflected in the way I treat newcomers to my unit(s).
Fair winds and following seas, I'll see you on the other side.
Emily Root-La Femina
March 21, 2009
Oh, Marcelo, I don't think there was a kinder, gentler soul! I was just telling some of his Marine buddies from Zagreb that I so remember him always saying "I am in love...in love with LIFE" That is how I will always remember Marcelo: a lover of life and all things positive. I have never met a happier, more optimistic person, and it is so true when we all say that we are all better people for knowing Marcelo. I feel so fortunate to have met you Marcelo! Best wishes to the Velasco family!-Emily Root-La Femina
Patricio Aguilar
March 20, 2009
It is in disbelief that I find out just last night that my dear friend Marcelo Velasco had passed away...
I send all my love and support to Marcelo's family specially his mom, whom I didn’t know personally, but heard so much through Velasco himself.
Shark, as we called him in Zagreb was an excellent friend, a guy we could all count on, everybody loved him, he had such a great personality, he made friends everywhere he went, local Croatians, expats and within the U.S. Embassy...
Him and I were in the MSG Zagreb Detachment.
Even though we had lost touch in the past years, he was always in my thoughts… always wondered what would Velasco be up to... And always hoping for a reunion of the Zagreb Det and friends... I guess we will not meet again here on earth, but eventually we'll meet and have ourselves some Ojushko Pivo on the MSG Det of heaven…
And I know for sure that “If the Army or the Navy, ever look on heavens scene, they will see the streets are guarded by United States Marines” You, my dear friend…
Descansa en Paz hermano.
Semper Fi.
Patricio Aguilar
Aka Joker
MSG Det Zagreb.
Yolanda Martinez
March 5, 2009
We had some great times in The Hague. It was an honor to serve with you. You are such a great person. Thank you for everything. We will all miss you greatly.
David Barron
February 26, 2009
I'm gonna miss you brother. Two shots of Sambuca, Crazy shot and some fludderkicks then we'll call it a night. Love you, and Semper FI.
Cate Riseley
February 24, 2009
Dear Velasco Family, Marcelo and I met in Hawaii this Fall and spent two wonderful weeks together. We were to meet in San Diego and him come to Hawaii again. He was one of the finest men I have ever known....I know he is watching over us. A true soldier and a loving man. I will miss him greatly. My sincerest condonlences. Aloha-Cate Riseley
SSgt Chris O'Brian 4th ANGLICO
February 24, 2009
Velasco family, I am so sorry for your loss, my families thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Gunny Velasco was a great friend and Marine. I had the honor of serving with him at 4th ANGLICO and remember the day he left for I MEF. I remember Mac and the boys telling me about meeting up with you in Fallujah in October, I was really hoping to get there from Habbaniyah to see you brother. You will always be in my thoughts and I know you are looking down on us from high. Semper Fidelis my friend!
Phil Y
February 6, 2009
Semper Fi Gunny! See you on the high side!
aaron kutschera
February 1, 2009
Gonna miss you buddy, good times in The Hague!
(M...)
January 23, 2009
Things haven't been the same
Since you've been gone.
Often I sit and wonder
How I'd carry on.
When I read the news,
I didn't know what to do.
It happened so suddenly,
It just couldn't be true.
How can it be
That you’re no longer here.
I’d waited so long
For you to appear.
How can I pretend
That I'm not still in pain,
And wipe away the tears
That fall like rain?
I remember that day,
The day that we met,
And your smiling face
I will never forget.
A white paper Rose
was your first ever gift.
This memento,
I will forever keep.
This is my promise,
A vow I will keep;
You'll be in my heart
Until our souls meet.
* * * * * * * * * * *
SFC Robert Whitsett
January 23, 2009
To the family of Marcelo I would like to convey my deepest sympathy. I did not know Marcelo all that well, we met in Hawaii in Sept. of 08'. We hit it off right away had a few drinks, shared war stories and played tourist. I could tell right away he was a soldier's soldier. It was an honor to have met and gotten to know him even a little. I know that even now he is standing watch over all of us.
Marcelo's legendary smile - Hawaii 2008
January 15, 2009
Marcelo at Duke's Lane - Waikiki 13/09/2008
January 15, 2009
Marcelo at Yard House Waikiki on 13/09/2008
January 15, 2009
Mandy (Mandica) Mitrevski (Krajinovic)
January 14, 2009
Dear Velasco family,
I am greatly hononourd to have met a wonderful human being. The time that Marcelo spent in Australia with my sister Ivanka and my family will always be treasured. Marcelo was a guest of honor at my wedding day some 5 years ago, and I have never seen my sister so happy in her life. He sure did rock the dancefloor to the Croatian music! The two of them looked amazing together. I loved the stories he had of fighting for his country, i loved his american slang, i loved the fact that he would jog/run everywhere-literally!! loved the way he could make us laugh, and loved the fact that he is just a great guy to be in company with. My husbands family also send their deepest condolences, they remember him fondly. My husband and I really enjoyed being with Marcelo, a great honest man. We will miss him deeply. Marcelo, may god be with you always. Heaven is your home now and I know that you will always be watching over your family and of course my dear sister who will never ever ever forget you. We love you deeply Marcelo.
Stephanie Rafoss
January 7, 2009
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
T Starman
December 31, 2008
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.
Tuck
December 28, 2008
Gunny V,
Never thought you would be the one not to come back. I'm sorry that your gone, you were one of the best Marines and finest people I have ever met. I learned alot from the 11 months we spent together and I will try to pass it on. I hope that your in a better place and that your family is missing you, but I will pray for them and with time the pain will lesson. Guns, I hope to see you on the other side someday.
David Kemp
December 27, 2008
Gunny Velasco was a great man and leader, I served with him at 4th ANGLICO in west palm beach, FL. We also attended Airborne school together in 2005. I had the pleasure of being reunited with him in Camp Fallujah just before I came home. He will be missed dearly.
Sgt. David Kemp
3/11 twentynine palms, CA
Formerly 4Th Anglico West Palm Beach
Ruth Velasco
December 23, 2008
My beloved Marcelito,
You touched the life of all the people you met with kindness and love, you've always had a smile for every body, you treat people as you wanted to be treated, you were exceptional for this world, that is why GOD choose you to live for ever in a better place, where harm, pain and loneliness will never reach you.
You will always be OUR SUN that lights up our pad in this life...you only departure before us to prepare the journey that someday we'll all take and we'll be reunited in eternity for ever...for now we are left in sorrow and despair for we lost a awesome son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, friend, and a brave soldier that fought for his Country.
I'll miss you for ever, it's been a privilege for me to be your aunt and be part of your life.
Rest in Peace sweet heart, I love you very much.
Aunt Ruth
Mady
December 18, 2008
Sookie,
I guarded my heart - never imagined you’d break it this way.
I cherish the day our paths crossed and the good times we shared.
Hawaii (September 2008) was the best trip of my life and I will treasure each second for as long as I shall live.
Rest in Peace sweetheart.
Forever .... Mady
To the Velasco family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Marcelo. He was a good man with a caring and gentle heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michi Viscarra
December 16, 2008
Queridas Roxana, Ximena y Clemencia y sobrinos
Con todo cariño van nuestros mas sinceros pésames por la partida de Marcelo. Lo hemos conocido poco pero sabemos que era una gran persona. Dios y la Virgencita les de paz y resignación pronto
Los Viscarra (la Paz- Bolivia)
Fun in the Sun in Miami, Marcelo & Ivanka
December 15, 2008
Ivanka Krajinovic
December 14, 2008
Marcelo My HERO, My LOVE,
From the moment we met at the Marine house in Zagreb, Croatia in 1999, I knew my life had changed forever. God had sent this wonderful gift - YOU. You gave me the best years of my life and I am blessed to have been a part of yours.
We truly had a wonderful love which spanned continents and countries. From the days in Tirana-Albania, Croatia, The Hague, where you served as a Marine detachment to the US embassies; to of course Miami, New York, Melbourne-Australia and all the other places we travelled together.
Marcelo you truly were my soulmate, the man who made my day, everyday!, who gave me joy, who made me smile, who made me laugh, who wanted to share his life with me and the man who made my world. Marcelo you were a man of true character, devotion and deep love. I will never forget all those cherished years we had together my love, they were extraordinary. There were only good times with us because you and I were always a team. I was your babyruchi and you were my Action Man. I love you so much Marcelo that I am lost without you. The pain of losing you is unbearable yet I have comfort in knowing that you are at peace and rested in God's Kingdom. You are my angel and I know you are looking down and watching over me.
I am blessed to have been the love of your life and thankyou for the beautiful memories, my love.
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN MY DEAREST MARCELO. MY HEART IS YOURS ALWAYS.
You will forever live in my memories and my heart.
Goodbye my love and one day we will be reunited again.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MARCELO.
S. Mewborn
December 13, 2008
To the Velasco family,
I knew Marcelo about 20 years ago in Miami, before I moved. He was a very fun and kind person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lori
December 11, 2008
I never had the great opportunity to meet Sgt. Marcelo R. Velasco, but I want his loved ones to know how much I appreciate all that he has done for me, my family, and this wonderful country. What a courageous service both he and his family have done. My deepest sympathy to your family and friends. May you find peace.
REGINA MEALING
December 10, 2008
Gunny Velasco was a great Marine, leader, and friend. He will be deeply missed. I am proud to have served with him. God Bless his family. May they find comfort and peace in our Lord.
Semper Fi!
Sgt M:)
Gale Poindexter
December 9, 2008
I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Gunnery Sgt Marcelo R Velasco. 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)
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Lisa Castillo Santiago
December 8, 2008
Dear Ximena and Family,
I would like to express to you and your family my heartfelt grief and to share with you my deepest sympathy. I conducted a prayer for your brother in my fifth grade religion class when I discovered the news. The children and I prayed for his soul and prayed that your family find peace during this most difficult time. I am quite sure he was a remarkable Marine, let alone a brother, friend and son. May he be resting in peace. Take good care of yourselves and let your faith be the strength that you need. My prayers are with you and may god bless you and your family always.
Lisa
Mery Ruth Mariaca
December 8, 2008
Queridas Claudia, Ximena y Roxana:
Ahora que Marcelo está con el Señor, oramos porque ustedes encuentren pronto consuelo.
A la distancia, pensamos en ustedes con muchísimo cariño. Reciban nuestro abrazo.
1stSgt Steve Rice
December 8, 2008
Good times we had my friend...good times. We'll see each other again I'm sure.
December 5, 2008
Thank you, may you rest in his great house now that your mission is over. May your family find peace knowing that we are proud of you and appreciate your service.
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December 4, 2008
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Ryan Kelley
December 3, 2008
Marcelo,
You are a great friend and we had a lot of good times, from Florida to California. You are deeply deeply missed. Rest in peace brother. Semper Fidelis
Cheranne Wynter Morse & Family
December 3, 2008
Dear Ximena, Maria Fernanda & Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Marcelo...a brave man with a caring and gentle heart. Know we are grateful to have known such a truly humble, devoted soul...a Marine who gave all for our freedom. May you find comfort in his spirited devotion to family, friends, fellow servicemen/women & country. We trust that God will grant you strength, peace, and pride.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
We will never forget!
Shelley H
December 2, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank Gunnery Sgt Marcelo Velasco for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Wynter
December 1, 2008
Dear Roxana, Ximena, Claudia & Maria Fernanda,
My family and I are in mourning for you. Marcelo was a wonderful man. He was truly the kind of person who would light up the room when he walked in. I can still see the smile on his face when he was happy. Sergeant Alexander had so many beautiful things to say about him last week, and eveyone who knew Marcelo share in your loss and pain. It was a blessing and honor to have known him. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lilian Arzabe
November 30, 2008
Querida Roxana:
Estoy profundamente conmovida por la irreparable perdida de tu amado Marcelito, que Dios lo tenga en su gloria y a toda tu flia. paz y resignacion para soportar tremendo dolor
besos
Lilian
November 30, 2008
To the family of not only a great Marine but someone who graced our lives with his charm,sincerity,sense of humor and more. we pray for and with you and will forever look up to the sky and smile b/c he will still be looking down on us with a smile on his face. To Gunny V. there can only be one!! and i am grateful to say that it was a true honor to have been blessed with the opportunity to serve along your side(Gracias por ser una gran persona y un buen amigo). the Marines and Sailors of Guardian Company and I Mef Headquarters Group will never forget you..to GUNNY V. a true Sentinel. may you protect the heavens just as you did here. one day we will continue the mission by your side. SEMPER FIDELIS!!
Marcela Montano Velasco
November 30, 2008
Dear cousin,
Words cannot begin to express how we really feel in our hearts right now, but what I can say is that I love you with all my heart and always will. You were and are the kindest, humblest, sweetest, caring and most patient person I knew and I was immensely fortunate to have you as a cousin and to have shared my life with you. I know that wherever you are now you are at peace together with your dad.
Go fly free Machicito. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART.
Tu prima que te adora,
Machi
Ana Maria Velasco
November 29, 2008
Querido Marcelito,
No sabes cuan orgullosos estamos de ti , tus primos, sobrinos. siempre te llevaremos en nuestros corazones.
Te queremos mucho.
Tia ana Maria Velasco y familia
Cochabamba, Bolivia
MSgt Barry Hutchins
November 28, 2008
Marcelo, I guess you went on advanced party again. I know you'll be there waiting with a grin on your face to show me where to go when I get there. I'll miss you brother, Semper Fi, and I'll be looking for you when I get there.
Paola Fernandez -Hamann
November 27, 2008
Roxana y Familia,
No puedo creer que mi amigo con quien jugaba en Achumani hace tantos anios se nos fue!!! Aun me acuerdo de su dulce sonrisa.
Dios este con cada un de ustedes!
Marcelo ~ thank you for making my life and that of my children a safer one - You made me proud!
Monica Nunez del Prado de Hunter
November 26, 2008
Querida Roxana y familia:
Dios les de paz y fortaleza en este momento tan doloroso.
Fue un placer y una suerte haber conocido a Marcelito y ese recuerdo siempre quedara en mi corazon, era un excelente hijo, hermano,tio y amigo. Ejemplo y orgullo para todos los que tuvimos la suerte de compartir un momento de nuestras vidas con el.
Dios bendiga a ti y toda tu familia
Napoleon L. Fernando Daza Velasco
November 26, 2008
Dear cousin,
I agree with Jeannette that you were such a kind man that everyone who had the luck to meet you was charmed by your sympathy and truly friendship. In my case, I had the opportunity of meeting you on January 1982 when you went for a vacation to Cochabamba, some months after your beloved father passed away. I keep nice memories about the time we spent together. The second time we have a contact was on December 2000, you were in Holland and I was in Morocco you gave me a call and we were trying to fix a date but unfortunately it was not possible. When you called me, I was so happy for listening your voice that I realized that in spite of the distance and the time we were still very close friends because you were more than a cousin, you were a brother and I will always keep your memory in my heart.
Rest in Peace my dear brother,
Fernando
John O'Brien USN -Ret
November 26, 2008
GySgt Velasco - Your service to family, country and Corps has been exemplary. I wish to thank you and your family as my thoughts and prayers go out to them at this time as you gave the utlimate sacrifice for our continued freedom. Rest in peace as you have done your duty. Semper fi
Mirko Cussianovich
November 26, 2008
"Adios mi gran Amigo"
Antes eras un Angel entre nosotros aca en la tierra y el senor nuestro Dios te ha premiado llevandote al cielo con El y se que desde alli seguiras siendo ese Angel que nos cuidara siempre. Esperanos y descanza en paz junto a tu padre a quien tanto tu querias que nosotros nos encargaremos aca de tu linda familia que es nuestra tambien. Adios mi gran Amigo me haras mucha falta!!
Peggy Childers
November 26, 2008
To the family of Gunnery Sgt. Marcelo R. Velasco:
Marcelo 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
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08 (KIA)
Gary Tolle
November 26, 2008
Marcelo, 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 heroes 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 heroes, we will never forget the commitment and sacrifice of our American Heroes. To the Velasco family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Marcelo 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!
Sgt B
November 25, 2008
Gunny V we miss u! well do chowskis again one day!
Ana Mendez
November 25, 2008
A la familia de Marcelo R. Velasco:
Antes que nada deseo expresarles mi más sentido pésame. La pérdida de un familiar siempre es dolorosa y lo es más aun cuando se trata del alguien joven como en este caso. Aunque es grande el dolor y el vacío que deja el fallecimiento de alguien a quien queremos, podemos encontrar alivio y esperanza en la palabra de Dios, la Biblia.
Nuestro Padre Celestial, Jehová Dios, le ha dado poder a su hijo Jesucristo para devolver la vida a los que la han perdido en la muerte. Cuando estuvo en la tierra Jesús prometió: “Así como el Padre levanta a los muertos y los vivifica, así el Hijo también vivifica a los que él quiere. [...] No se maravillen de esto, porque viene la hora en que todos los que están en las tumbas conmemorativas oirán su voz [la de Jesús] y saldrán”. (Juan 5:21, 28, 29.) ¡Que maravillosa promesa! Muy pronto Marcelo escuchara la voz de Jesús y será levantado del sueño en el que ahora se encuentra.
En un futuro cercano cuando Dios, por medio de su hijo Jesucristo, establezca su reino en la tierra todo lo que hoy nos causa dolor y sufrimiento, tal como las guerras y la muerte, serán cosas del pasado así como menciona Revelación 21: 4.
Una vez más les extiendo mis condolencias debido a su dolorosa pérdida y espero que estas palabras y estas citas bíblicas les sean de ánimo en estos momentos difíciles.
Sinceramente,
Ana Méndez
November 25, 2008
THANK YOU FOR GIVING EVERYTHING FOR MY FREEDOM & LIBERTY !
Polanka
November 25, 2008
Marcelo,
hermano te voy a extrañar.
me quedo con los recuerdos y le doy gracias a D-s haberme permitido conocerte. Me da mucha pena por tu familia a la cual acompaño en su dolor.
Si alguna vez me preguntan que es tener caracter, creo que tu lo defines.
eras recto, honrado, valiente y un amigo en todo el sentido de la palabra.
Ahi estare mi brother, presente para darte el adios.
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