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for RAFAEL NIEVES
Lonnie Dunz
September 17, 2017
Missing you always bro, a lot has changed over the years. There's been Some tears, some smiles and a lot of reminiscing on the old days. I love you ralf and even though I don't post as often I always carry you in spirit.
September 22, 2013
My son, you know will always be in my heart until my last breath. I love you & miss you so much but I will make sure you are never forgotten, I will fight for ppl to honor you & respect for the man & soldier you was. Loyal to you forever
Jamie DeMarata
September 21, 2013
<3 R.I.P. <3
Thomas Priolo
September 17, 2013
Your memory Lives on everyday we honor you always you will never be Forgotten !!!
Thomas Priolo
September 17, 2013
Miss you everyday. We honor you and keep your name alive everyday you are my Hero... RIP
Lonnie Dunzelmann
September 17, 2013
I love and miss you so much Ralfy! Your memories will forever live on through me. Theres not a day that goes by that your not in my thoughts. Love You Always xoxo
Marissa De Lorenzo
September 17, 2013
In loving memory of my dear friend. How I love and miss you and honor you every day.
November 11, 2012
In memory of Rafael Nieves Jr. on Veteran's Day 2012.
Peggy Childers
July 10, 2012
To the family of Spc. Rafael A. Nieves:
Rafael 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."
Roseanna Bowen
July 10, 2012
We will never forget where we were 1 year ago today or what we were doing when we received the fateful news.. Over the past year there has been many tears shed, hearts have been broken over and over again, and lives have been completely changed. We will forever love you, miss you and keep you close to our hearts. We will never, ever, ever forget....
Maria Berrios
June 3, 2012
I never knew of your passing till I saw your picture on the bulletin board of a neighboring school two weeks ago. I couldn't help but cry and think about how wonderful of a student you were and how your family must be missing you. I will never forget how you compromised your attendance so you can walk your friend to her class, or how you were the best at reading stories aloud. I always knew that you would make a difference in this world, but I never imagined you would leave it so soon. Thank you for protecting our country and freedom. You and your family will always be in my prayers.
Gary
July 30, 2011
A true American hero.God bless Rafael and his family.
Linda Papalski
July 21, 2011
Dear God,
Please keep Rafael safe with you. He was a HERO here on earth, And now he is you're HEROIC ANGEL. Today was a very Heart breaking day for Rafael's Family, Wife ,kids & friends. Rafael you'r services today were Outstanding fit for a true HERO. You will be greatly missed. Please watch over everyone. Rest In Peace. Love always
jane Arroyo
July 21, 2011
U were taken from this earth too soon Raphael we will all miss u but u will never be forgotten. God had taken another angel from us. My condolences to it family. Ur memory will live on. May u rest in peace. Jenny Jason Kenneth 14 Roosevelt Ave
jane rodriguez
July 21, 2011
we are all so sorry for your lost my childern have known rafael since he was small they also attended the same school and high school. we will never for get his bravery and his big smile that he always had. may he rest in peace from jane and my family at 14 roosevelt ave. god bless
Carmen "Sol" Ramos-Lopez
July 20, 2011
My love and respects goes out to my cousin's children and wife. My congradulations to pricilla and Tina you raised a beautiful young man with outstanding and impeccable morals and honor. He gave the ultimate sacrifice as many of our young men have to preserve the freedoms we all enjoy in this country. I regret not having had the oportunity to be more involved with pricilla and her children since my aunt Rosa's death, but trust and believe that my mother Esmeralda myself my children and the rest of our faamily send our love and prayers to u all now and always. God Bless you Rafy. Que dios te cuide siempre.
Edwin Roman
July 20, 2011
Words can't express how much you will be missed. I think about you everyday and sometimes wish I would wake up from this horrible dream. However, I know it's not a dream and you will not be coming back home to the family. Every time I close my eyes, I can see that beautiful smile of yours. I will always keep your memory in my heart until the day we meet again. I love and miss you Rafy...RIP my HERO
Sandi Mallano
July 20, 2011
Rafy, you are an Amazing, Strong and Brave Hero...you are Our Hero...You protected us on land and now you will protect us from the heavens. God picked a Great Hero to be a Soldier in his Kingdom. You will be honored and Missed everyday. Thank you for your great service, and RIP for we will Love you from here to Eternity...Luv, Sandi, Joey, Oscar and LCPL Trujillo (USMC)...
TINA ROMAN
July 20, 2011
My son, word could never express How proud I am of you & how much I love you or how much you will be missed.Know I will always be here for your family and loved them to the day I meet with you again. Baby boy I have so many things to say to you but most important is "YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,I LOVE YOU RAFY..LOVE MOM
July 19, 2011
We don't know each other, but my family sends our most heart felt sympathies to you and your family. As a mother I cannot say I know your pain other than as a mother, no one should know this pain. Your son is looking down on you and your entire family knowing he will "NEVER" know hurt, pain and sorrow, he's in a kingdom we only hope to be in with him. Again our most heart felt condolences, our prayers are with you, and "KING JOKER" thank you for your sacrafice, your "PASSING"!
natalie cardona
July 19, 2011
RIP Rafy. Words can't express how much you will be missed. You touched the lives of so many including my girls who adored you so much. I will always remember the many times you knocked on my door jus to say hey. I love you lil cous. May your soul rest in peace as you watch over ur loved ones. Always in our hearts and never ever forgotten. =(
Jeanette Stokel
July 19, 2011
Rafy,so many things to say and dont know where to start. So many people's lives will forever be changed now that you're not here. You're my cousin's first born, my "nephew" in my heart. I will always keep the memories of you running around with Joey and Matt when you were little. That amazing smile that just got bigger and bigger as you got older. I'll always be proud of the man (the soldier) you've become. I Love you Rafy. I guess that sums it up. R.I.P. my nephew.. till we meet again <3
July 19, 2011
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Military Order of the Purple Heart
David Morrison
July 18, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spc.Rafael Nieves. The debt I owe this hero and his family can never be repaid. I can however promise to NEVER FORGET your sacrifice. Thank you sir for your service to my family and our country. May you rest in peace.
Theresa Brewerton
July 18, 2011
May God bless and keep you and your family. May he bring peace and comfort those who mourn your loss. Thank YOU for your service and sacrifice.
Wilma & Butchie Pacheco
July 17, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God Bless you all and guide you through your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord protect Ralphey's children and wife. May he serve as their guardian angel from the heavenly skies of the Lord's kingdom. God Bless you all!
Sylvia Kronenwetter
July 14, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero Rafael, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Spc. Rafael A.
Nieves...you will not be forgotten.
S MacDaniel
July 14, 2011
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. Rafael 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
Paula (PVT Anthony Praga)
July 13, 2011
With deepest sympathy to you and your family,
We are very sorry for your loss and you will be in our hearts and prayers. He is truly one of our Heroes.
Gary Allain
July 13, 2011
SPC. RAFAEL A. NIEVES You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
Eleno Quiles
July 12, 2011
I know there are no words to lessen your pain but please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you strength and guide you through his loss. May Raffy be at peace. Our love to you all
Madelin R
July 12, 2011
I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.
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