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sage dougherty
November 6, 2024
wish i got to meet you you were my dads best friend
August 27, 2016
Happy birthday
Remerben Mariel a great soldie forevere
Jose Pena
August 9, 2015
Jose R. Pena
August 8, 2015
My brother always in my mind l will never forget, how great are you for me in for whole family thank you Mariel for the sacrifice.
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Adam Dougherty
August 7, 2015
Forever missed
Socrates Solano
August 4, 2015
Socrates Solano
July 22, 2015
Congressman Charles B. Rangel in conjunction with
the United States Postal Service Invites you to attend a Post Office Dedication Ceremony in loving memory of Army Corporal Juan M. Alcantara on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Inwood Post Office at 90 Vermilyea Avenue, New York, NY 10034. To RSVP Email: [email protected] or call (212) 663-3900
Socrates Solano
July 22, 2015
Samantha Paulino
July 16, 2015
The hardest part that kills me , that ever since you left nothing hasn't been the same ! I miss you with all my heart. I shall stay strong I as your baby sister , know you want the best for me and everyone else. Your u little angel jaylanny , has grown up so beautiful and fast. I see her and is seeing you . I love you big bro ! I miss you extremely !
Roz Perez
March 7, 2015
Rest In Peace gone but never forgotten
Benny
March 6, 2015
damn my boy growing up in Washington Heights. Cant believe your gone. Imu. Didn't even know you was in the army but must admit you was a good person and beloved. RIP Juan my good friend
Benny
Alexandra Disla
September 17, 2014
my beloved cousin a great person
today he is in heaven
may GOD bless you
we are very very proud of you
we miss you a lot
you are our Hero
Gary
September 15, 2014
A true American hero...gone but never forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 6, 2013
To the family and friends of Cpl. Juan M. Alcantara:
It has truly been my honor to sign Juan's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Juan will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Robert Dougherty
November 28, 2012
Happy holidays dear friend always missing you hope everyone has a good and happy holidays
Peggy Childers
November 27, 2012
August 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Juan M. Alcantara:
Always remembering Juan. "Some gave all."
Juan Family his wife and baby
Jose Pena
September 3, 2012
La ceremonia la calle Juan M. Alcantara way
Jose Pena
September 3, 2012
La ceremonia del nombre a la calle Juan M Alcantara way
Jose Pena
September 3, 2012
Fredelinda Pena
August 27, 2012
Happy Birthday My dear brother miss you soo much and may god protect you and
I see you later.
Carlos
August 17, 2012
As your birthday draws near I want to celebrate the great person you were. I attended e.a.r west side highschool with you and words can't express my gratitude for keeping us safe. The world needs more people like you! May god bless your family and specially your daughter which I'm sure inherited all ur great values. Que dios te tenga un Su gloria, de todo corazon gracias Cpl Juan Mariel Alcantara
April 15, 2012
I prayed for him
April 12, 2012
My prayers go out to CPL. Juan Alcantara and his family. A special one will be said for his little girl.
STEP INTO THEIR BOOTS! My daughter “Idalis” is part of the NAVY ROTC in her H.S. for this “Veterans Day” she honored you.
Sidney Diaz
November 14, 2011
Juan Alcantara Daughter
Jose Pena
November 11, 2011
Jose Pena
November 11, 2011
Jose Pena
November 11, 2011
My little brother I always remember you, and miss you.I thank you for be good brohter and friend. God bless you
Mari
August 31, 2011
I Miss you cuz.....
Julio Rodriguez
August 30, 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
melissa tirado
August 7, 2011
You will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Juan M. Alcantara:
Please accept my remembrance of Juan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
L Greene
July 5, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May CPL.JUAN M.ALCANTARA rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with JUAN and your family. ~GOD bless~ JUAN is not forgotten.
August 29, 2010
To the 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."
Peggy Childers
August 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Juan M. Alcantara:
Remembering Juan 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
ronald mercado
July 24, 2010
i never had the chance to say goodbye juan or Mariel lol as i used to always call u by your middle name, but this is my chance now. we grew up together in our washington heights neighborhood it was always the same group of guys me, you, my cousin darbin and steven we shared great times together growing up and i will never forget them. you always knew how to make everyone laugh. u will forever be missed. i cant believe your gone now my thoughts and prayers although a bit late go out to your family. i know your daughter one day would be proud that your her father because you gave your life to this country we love. R.I.P!!
Vanessa Marie
June 23, 2010
I found out about your death about 2 weeks after it occured. I was immediately disoriented and consumed with disbelief. I seriously couldn't believe it. I had seen you not too long beforehand, when you told me you were going to Iraq... We had hung out and laughed and shared hours just watching TV and catching up. I cried so much because I never lost anyone in my life. My brother is a Marine and I can seriously imagine what your family is going through. Please know that you are not forgotten. Although you and I didn't know each other too well, I know you well enough to say that you were an amazing person. You would laugh a lot and had a great sense of humor. I remember when I first met you; Adriana introduced us; then years later we ended up in the same car, HUGE coincedence lol we were both shocked to see eachother.I remember the last time I saw you. If I had known it was going to be the last time I'll ever see your smiling face, I would have cherished it so much more. Thank You for being such a wonderful person towards me. I truly know that you're an angel. Please look down on everyone who loves and cares for you and smile. You were truly loved, and still are. I know you're in a better place. I never forgot you and I haven't had closure because I never got to say goodbye. This is my time now... Juan, thank you for everything, for being a good friend, for cooking lol, for the many laughs we shared. I'm sorry I didn't appreciate you enough, I didn't know you were going to be taken by God so soon. But I'm sure you're ok and smiling down on everyone. R.I.P. I'm STILL in disbelief that you're no longer with us. Goodbye Juan... I'll never forget you. You are a true hero. My heart and condolences for the Alcantara family. Although you don't know me, I knew Juan pretty well. We had great times together. I love you Juan...See you at the gates of Heaven soon. XOXO... @--;--
Elizabeth Raab
June 5, 2010
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.
Cybele
May 6, 2010
I did not know Cpl. Alcantara but upon seeing that he came from Washington Heights, where most of my son's friends live, felt compelled to write something here today. I've read the entries and can tell that he was a great brother, fiancee, friend and no doubt son. May his family and friends find peace in remembering all the good memories they shared with him. May he rest in peace. God bless you all.
adam dougherty
April 10, 2010
i served with you and i will never never forget you ive never to this day never met a better friend from day one to now i will always love and respect you 253-298-2999 siyo i lost my phone and numbers if anyone knows her sees her give her this number and see if she will call me ive ment to stay in touch love alcantara $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
adam dougherty
April 10, 2010
you are a best friend and i miss you every day you were alway there and a good peson to be around i was there with you in iraq not in your unit but i feel responsible or feeel like i could have done something even though theres no way but i love you like family you siyo and your kid if they ever need anything all they need to do is ask i will come see you as soon as i can much love and i miss you
Fredelinda Pena
February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's day my dear brother! There are no words that can explain how much i miss you and i hurt deeply by the fact that you are not here with us.
Beecher Butler
November 26, 2009
My family and I are giving thanks for every soldier everywhere. We have our freedom only because of what has been done for us by these wonderful men and women. We humbly accept their sacrifaces.
nathalie garcia
October 14, 2009
Your personality outshines, Your sence of humor... priceless, you are defiantly one of a kind.
You will never be forgotten your courage will always be cherished
LOVE, Nathalie
Gloribel Solano
October 13, 2009
From the time that i used to see you around the block, til the day that you passed, you have been a role model for me. You used to act stupid with all of us little kids at the time and always kept us smiling. You we're a great soldier and a great person to look up to. Always used to cheer me up when i was a little kid. Until this day, those memories will be cherished and your daughter will be taken great care of, just for you.
Gone but never forgetten, you will always remain in my heart .
RIP Juan M Alcantara
- much love ; Glory .
C G
June 9, 2009
From that one time that met you once.. You were an amazing amazing human being. From the second I met you you impacted me in such a way. You were funny and loving and just a real type of folk. I mourn for your death and I thank God everyday for having given me the pleasure to meet you. God bless your beautiful girlfriend and your amazingly gorgeous daughter que te parece. Dios los bendiga a la familia de Alcantara y que siempre los tengo en mis oraciones. Juan, nos vemos en el cielo donde puedes siguir con los chistes y su energia que brillaba! RIP friend.
Chris Espana
May 18, 2009
Beforehand I would like to say Thank You So Much to a very close and sincere friend whom I had the honor and privelage to serve with in our tour in Iraq from June 2006 to the very last day of his tragic death along with Cpl. Khan, Sgt. Gummersall, and Sgt. Thompson. It is with a heavy heart that I mourn his loss even today. Such a great friend to have around. Always makign jokes, having every one of his friends laugh, that was Juan. Never held grudges, always found a way to cheer you up. Kept to himself and was very smart and attentive. His character to me was intriguing because he was the light of the party. His personality eximplified what I believe every Dominican has, charisma. Thanks to him I am able to enjoy my freedom. Unfortunately it is really not the way I wanted to return from Iraq or any of the other guys. We all mourned the 11 brothers we lost, Juan being one of them, but the one that hurt me the most considering we even had a "going-away-to-iraq" party. We shared a great evening and went out with family and friends on the night before our departure. To think how fast time has gone by, now I ask God to raise his little girl along side her mother whom I respect for what she has had to endure and the way she has taken the outcome of our brother's demise. May she forever be blessed and may Laylani's life be properous. GOD BLESS YOU querido amigo. Que an paz descanses and when our time knocks at our front door we will meet again. Love of Country! Sgt. Espana 1st Battalion 23rd Infantry, HHC Company Recon Platoon, Squad 1 Scout. Now LAPD officer remembering his fallen brother, never forgotten.
Jennie Pena Fiallos Chavez
February 24, 2009
From all ur friends of Washington Heights,May ur soul Rest In Peace.
We will surely miss u Dear friend u will always be in our hearts
Ana Mendez
January 20, 2009
A la familia de Juan M. Alcántara:
Antes que nada deseo expresarles mi más sentido pésame por la pérdida de su ser querido, Juan M. Alcántara. A pesar de que ya hace poco más de un año de su muerte, el dolor y el vacío que deja el fallecimiento de alguien querido es grande y aunque con el paso del tiempo se alivia, nunca desaparece del todo. Es por eso que deseo compartir con ustedes la maravillosa esperanza que Dios da para el futuro.
En su Isaías 2: 4 Jehová Dios promete que llegará el día en que “no alzará espada nación contra nación, ni aprenderán mas la guerra.” ¡Cuan reconfortante es saber que muy pronto no existirán guerras donde se pierden tantas vidas como en el caso de Juan! Además de un mundo sin guerras Jehová Dios ha dado el poder a su Hijo Cristo Jesús para devolver la vida a los que han muerto. Mientras estuvo en la tierra 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.) En efecto, Jesús llamará a Juan M. Alcántara y él oirá su voz y se levantará del sueño en el que ahora descansa.
Una vez más, por medio de esta, les envío mis condolencias y deseo sinceramente que estas citas bíblicas les sirvan de consuelo y esperanza para aguantar hasta el día en que pronto se cumplan las promesas de Dios. Si desean contactarme pueden hacerlo y con gusto les enviaré otras citas bíblicas que contienen más esperanza para el futuro.
Sinceramente,
Ana Méndez
Kenna Larra
December 13, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
FREE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF THIS HERO. COMPLETE FORM AT WWW.HEROPAINTINGS.COM
Please contact us! Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
FREDELINDA PENA
November 11, 2008
AS I WRITE THIS MESSAGE, MY TEARS ARE COVERING MY EYES. I MISS MY BROTHER EVERY HR, MINS, AND SEC. FROM YOUR SISTER. LUV ALWAYS
z. l.
November 10, 2008
Dear: Alcantara friends and family,
I'm a high school student from Sumner Washington. I feel sorry for his family and for their loss and my prayes go out to them.
TANNYA ORTIZ
October 8, 2008
I would like to send my deepest sympathy and condolences to this heros families i to lost my nephew pvt.Isaac t cortes in the army 11/27/07,THANK YOU CPL M .ALCANTARA FOR OUR FREEDOM...
sleeping beauties
August 16, 2008
the sleeping beauties
Elsheba Khan
August 16, 2008
I'm very sorry for your lost I know its been a year it is very hard for me to get on line and read and see all this I'm Cpl.Kareem R S Khan Mom I hope you and your family likes these photos My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family
August 16, 2008
samantha paulino
August 8, 2008
omg juan can not still belive u not here in the house taking care o0f me like a big bother that u r to0 me . woa0 i love u alo0t and i mizz u o0dee man wao0z can jet belive wao0z what a night majer bueno0 love u and alwayz rip juan***
Angeline Rodriguez
August 6, 2008
wow 2dhay yuh make a whole year =/
tyll diiszx day i styll cry every1nszx in a while but i noe yur in a better place now .
i try not 2 cry but itszx juszx so hard i miss you so much && i will ALWAYSZX love yuh even iif we had our upszx n dwnszx yuh will ALWAYSZX b iin my hEart <33
- hehe chyllin widd yuh on d block && such wer d BEST lmaoo oh man newyearszx =D your a funny quy =p wellll.... bye MUAHSZX.
http://www.kaziahthegoatwoman.com/heroes.html
Annie Silva
August 6, 2008
Portrait of Juan done....
http://www.kaziahthegoatwoman.com/heroes.html
MY HERO!!!!
Annie Silva
August 6, 2008
Ay Juan my friend, my soldier, my HERO.... How I LOVE & MISS you so much!!!!
Im in disbelief thats you've been gone for an entire year!
It feels like just yesterday I saw you chillen on your block.
I wish nothing but the best for your baby girl, knowing her dad was all our HERO!!!!
You were truly a beautiful, humble human being & I'm truly blessed to have known you!!!!
Te quiero mucho amigo!!!!
Que Descanses en Paz
{Rest in Peace}
Stephanie Olaso
August 6, 2008
This is crazy, it's been a year and I still can't believe you're gone. I know you're looking down at us probably cracking the same jokes we used to. Man, we grew up together, on the block 186, now all I have are memories, like when we used to sit in front of building 247 and watch people trip on the uneven sidewalk I still laugh when I think of it. I miss you like crazy, you were, and will always be a great person, full of life and so funny, I really miss you juan : ( .....but I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to meet you and share a great friendship with you, I'll never forget you
In Memory of Juan ~ (Debra Estep)
August 6, 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 Juan, 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ 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
raquel
August 6, 2008
it seem like it was just yesterday we were speakin and today is a yr since uve been gone, i still cant manage the fact ur gone. i still cant. you will always be in my heart always.
Peggy Childers
August 5, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Juan M. Alcantara:
Juan 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 2, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Alcantara!
Eric Alcantara
June 17, 2008
Every Day is Memorial Day for US.
RIP
The Buck family
April 28, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Juan M. Alcantara, 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.
MSGT ROY WOODS, USAF (RET.)
April 22, 2008
FREEDOM is not free; never was, never will be. We all gave some but Juan gave the full measure for all of us.
samantha paulino
March 6, 2008
heii juan its me samantha your sister and its very hard for me to deal with this i whish i waz with you much longer the last corpal of years and i miss you lot and i love you i whish u waz here with us in the house
last time i saw my brother halloween 2006
fredelinda pena
January 27, 2008
i miss you my brother and every second, minutes, and moments, im thinking about my brother. i miss u it feels like my other half is gone. thank you for being my brother.
Marisol Giron
January 24, 2008
i know for a fact that there is an angel watching over us...miss you cuz...
Annie Silva
January 11, 2008
Our HERO!!!! I miss you hun! Hope you watching over us cuz we looking above for you. I could only hope and wish to see you 1 last time to chill with you 1 more time to just know you doing ok to know we still have a piece of you left.... te queiro querido amigo! you are truly missed and loved each day a true friend!
Love ya Mwahz Annie
Nellie
January 8, 2008
R.I.P you were such a great friend. I will never forget those days when we use to talk online. I miss you sweetie and i know u in a better place. you are my hero. love you.
Tania Lozada
January 5, 2008
Siempre di lo que sientes y haz lo que piensas, si supiera que hoy fuera la ultima vez que te vea dormir te abrazaria fuertemente y rezaria al senor por ser el guardian de tu alma, Si supiera que fuera la ultima vez que te vea salir por la puerta te daria un abrazo un beso y te llamaria de nuevo para darte mas, si supera que esta fuera la ultima vez que voy a oir tu voz grabaria cada una de las palabras para poderlas oir una y otra vez indefinidamente, si supiera que estos son los ultimos momentos que te veo te diria te quiero y no asumiria tontamente que ya lo sabes.....siempre hay un manana y la vida nos da otra oportunidad para hacer las cosas bien pero por si me equivovo y esto es lo unico que nos queda me gustaria decirte cuanto te quiero y que nunca te olvidare..... Juan We miss you my dear friend, God bless your family and your baby.
Jose Pena
December 5, 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.
my brother like always smiling
October 12, 2007
Peggie Writtenhouse
October 4, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family ofJuan Alcantara. Thanks for your Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and Freedom.
The price he and his family have paid, will never be forgotten.
In the days to come if you find yourself feeling like you can‘t go on , recall the years and days you were blessed by his presence, this is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you are your memories, may you find comfort there and may God’s Peace strengthen you through the difficult days ahead and the emptiness in your hearts!
I am the Sister of a hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in 2005 in Taji, Iraq and time does make it hurt less.
NOW SERVING IN GOD’S ARMY
In His Memory,
Master Sgt James F. Hayes
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell KY
October 3, 2007
To a hero:
THANK YOU so much for all that you have done. You were truly a angel on earth.My sympanthy to the whole family. And thank you for allowing us to contiune to have this freedom that we get to enjoy each and every day. For every fallen soldier there is a star in the heavens and I will countiune to bow my head and pray.
R.I.P Angel
October 3, 2007
Bless your hearts for blessing the world with such a hero to take care of us all.
Most of all thank you for giving him up for us all.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Esther Kabalkin
September 23, 2007
To the family and friends,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies. Losing a loved on is the hardest thing in life. I am writing to not only express my sorrow for you but to let you know about a memorial I am working on. I am creating a quilt to honor the fallen soldiers from the New York City Area. Each soldier will have a panel created. I am inviting the friends and families to get involved. If you are interested or would like some more information please contact me at [email protected]
Rosalyn Ikedife
September 20, 2007
We thank you Juan, you will be missed and I will pray to God to keep your family uplifted and blessed.
Blessings and God's Grace
Roz
Juan's Little princess-Baby Jaylani
September 20, 2007
~Annie
September 20, 2007
~Annie
September 20, 2007
Made by his neighborhood
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Made by his neighborhood
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Made by his neighborhood
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Made by his neighborhood
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Made by his neighborhood
September 20, 2007
patricia breton
September 14, 2007
Mariel I ca still believe that you are gone, still remember the old days Cousin rest in peace love you. your cousin
Juan M. Alcantara Our Hero
September 13, 2007
JR May
September 3, 2007
To the family Juan was a dear freind to me my prayers are with you May
nisha Khan
August 29, 2007
To the Family of spc.juan Alacantara we the family of clp Kareem Khan who was also kill with your son in the house would like to say how sadden we are and if there is any thing we can do for we need to be with eachother now and so please if we can talk to eachoter i would like that very much for i am feeling so empty and alone for i need to talk to other family. Kareem Khan family stepmom nisha father feroze and sister aliya we love you and if you need to talk we are here for eachother.
debbi rivers
August 27, 2007
To the parents of Juan, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006
August 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Alcantara and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Ronn Massie
August 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Juan.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Jaun for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Tom Gugliuzza
August 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Alcantara family in the loss of Juan. I did not know Juan, 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. Juan 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~
Janet
August 19, 2007
"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would us harm."
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your American Hero.
From the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Jason D. Lewis kia July 6,2007
Janet
August 18, 2007
We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would us harm.
Juan, a fallen Hero
from the family of Petty Officer 1st Class Jason D Lewis kia July 6,2007
Marisol Giron
August 18, 2007
Juan i will always remeber you. Words do not express how i feel. Thank God I keep seeing you with that smile on your face. I remember when we were kids and used to bug out together in grisa's house. I know you're in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you cousin.
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