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Hector Castro
December 14, 2012
Thank you all, Your kind words and prayers mean the world to us and give us much comfort.
Peggy Childers
August 25, 2012
August 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Andrew Castro:
Please accept my remembrance of Andrew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Jan Nelson
July 19, 2012
Love and think of you every single day! Love you, mean it!
July 4, 2012
Thank you AJ. Thinking of you and honoring your memory on this 4th of July 2012.
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Peggy Childers
August 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Andrew Castro:
Remembering Andrew on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
January 15, 2011
To the family of Spc. Andrew Castro:
Andrew 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
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
October 12, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Connie Greenlee, Moreno Valley, CA
Raymond Noblin
October 8, 2010
I was in his Pashto Language course before we deployed. He is a great Soldier, only the best in the BDE were among us. He will be missed.
V/R
SSG Noblin, Raymond L.
Hogagraman PGR
September 23, 2010
Castro Family, GOD BLESS YOU ALL
AJ.....YOU ARE AN AMERICAN HERO
HEROS ARE LEGENDS
LEGENDS NEVER DIE
Linda Norris
September 22, 2010
I pray God will be with this family. Thank You SPC Castro your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
John Compton
September 22, 2010
I heard about AJ durring the to game on tv. I was so lucky to have known and coached AJ he has a very special place in my heart.
Katie Domayer
September 12, 2010
The Family of SPC.Andrew Castro,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss of Andrew.He gave the ultimate sacrifice for us: his life.
May support of family & friends carry you through this difficult time.
God Bless and Rest in Peace Andrew.
Katie Domayer
MacDaniel
September 11, 2010
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Andrew will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Carolyn Kirby
September 10, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that myself and so many fellow Americans understand the unbelievable sacrifice AJ has made for all of us. Even though I didn't know him, I will NEVER forget him. Thank you AJ and Rest in Peace. Sincerely,
Georgina Lopez
September 9, 2010
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
With deepest sympathy.
September 9, 2010
America! We Are More Than A Country -We Are A Family -We salute your son who has served our nation with dignity and respect -honor and courage. How proud you must be. Love is Infinite The De Caro Family
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
September 9, 2010
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 our Brother-in-Arms Spc. Andrew Castro. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Andrew. And to Andrew it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Andrew, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national 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 1,335 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Andrew’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Fred Irwin
September 8, 2010
No words can fill the emptiness of such a great loss. Being a service member myself of both the Army during the onset of VietNam and having retired out of the Air Force. I am currently a Trainer for counselors to help our wounded Soldiers and fellow veterans.
Andrew's service to both our country and his fight for Freedom goes without saying he is an honorable brother that will never be forgotten.
No greater sacrifice than the giving of one's life to keep Freedom ringing is an honor above all and what we Soldiers do to keep our Country and loved ones free.
No doubt Andrew is now smiling down upon your family in the Kingdom of our Father's paradise as he now awaits the day when each and everyone of his loved ones and fellow brothers in uniform will arrive and join in the glorious day where there will be no more war or sacrifice of life.
My prayers go out to Andrew's family that God will comfort each of you during this time of mourning. Just know that he is looking down on you smiling and wants you to know he is filled with happiness, peace and joy as he walks in the Kingdom of Glory with the Almighty God who loves us all.
Tracy Gouldy
September 8, 2010
What a loss such a bright young man, far too young to be taken away from the ones who love him. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to AJ's family and friends. God Bless all our our troops
Garnet Jenkins
September 7, 2010
In Humble Tribute, to this Brave Young Soldier, who has given his life, in the Service of our Country and for Freedom, With deep gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.
May Spc Andrew Castro, rest safely now, in the Hands of God and may the Peace of God be with the Castro 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.
Tell them of us, and say...
For their tomorrows...
We gave our today.
I am sincerely hoping that you feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns 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.
Marcelo and Jennifer Romero
September 7, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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