Luis D. Santos Obituary

Happy 19 Luis. You´re still here with me. See you next year.

I knew Luis(Toast) He was my son's friend and comrade in arms. We remember his passing and honor him. I regularly think of him and the hilarious stories. We slute him and know his soul is at peace with God.
Robert M. Hooker US54950028

June 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Luis D. Santos:
Always remembering Luis. "Some gave all."

Santos was agreat soldier and I wish there were more like him. He was friends with everyone. Santos could run like the wind and take orders with no hesitation. I ask myself all the time why the good Lord had to take such a good person, when there is still so much evil on earth. You will be missed but not forgotten.

To the family and friends of Spc. Luis D. Santos:
Please accept my remembrance of Luis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Spc. Luis D. Santos:
Remembering Luis 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

To the family of Spc. Luis D. Santos:
Luis 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

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Sincerely,
Kenna

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 Luis, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

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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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Santos!

Luis i heard about your death about a year ago and i was saddened. i did not even get a chance to say goodbye. well here is my chance to tell you brother. i remember like it was yesterday when we left together from meps in Los Angeles to Fort Knox. where we spent most of our time laughing and talking about how much we missed home. well you are home now but in a better place. well goodbye my friend... thank you so much for your ultimate sacrifice. i will never forget. you have given us this beautiful thing called freedom and i thank you so much for it. well R.I.P Luis Santos and God bless you.

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!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Santos and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

Santos was like my little brother. My husband, Patrick, and Santos went to boot camp and then transfered to Ft. Carson together. He met so much to us and he was Patrick's best friend. There are so many stories that I could tell about him. We will never forget him and he is truly an American hero.

My deepest sympathy to the Santos family, for the recent loss of Spc. Luis D. Santos, with a multitude of Thanks for this Hero's Service and

Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.

May Luis rest Safely, in God's Mighty Hands and know that he shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Santos family.

I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.



Those we love remain with us,

for love itself lives on...

And cherished memories never fade,

Because a loved one's gone....

Those we love can never be,

more than a thought apart....

For as long as there is memory,

They'll live on in the heart.



May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.

Softly and slowly....

Time heals...

I truly want to give you my deepest sympothies! I understand the way you feel as I lost a brother not so long ago to the war in iraq! I am even more pained today to know that a friend that faught along side my brother (CPL. Dustin Lee Kendall)has also passes from this life. I pray that God will continue to give you comfort in you time of mourning! If you need anything let me know!

Danny as I knew you, I remember.

As I am, I write.



Family we still are, and as family I hurt for the chance to get to know the person you had become over the past two years. As I recall it was two years since we last crossed paths, and I could see an eager look in your eyes as you prepared for the journey you had signed up for.



I must admit, you are the better man. You have been the only one to fully engage life and live it day by day. And no one person I know has had such an impact on me.



At a time where I seek my calling and win the fight over the statistics, I look up to you and say thank you, you have helped me get stronger and prepare for the battle that lies ahead.



Danny Santos,"T.F.W.C."

R.I.P. Cousin

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. We are grateful for the work, and sacrifice, of Luis, a true American hero. God Bless.

My deepest sympathy to my Aunt Mima and Uncle Carlos, as well as my cousins. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and bring you peace during this time and the times ahead.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Santos family in the loss of Luis. I did not know Luis, 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. Luis 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~

We were deeply saddened by the news of Luis' death. Our son Tony "Chico" is a good friend of Luis and is in the 1-68th also. He shared many great memories of his friendship with "Toast" both in Colorado Springs and even their time in Iraq. We do not understand God's plan when our hearts are hurting but I always trust in the Lord that he will help us to carry on. I trust that Luis is in the Loving Hands of our Lord and he HAPPY to be in heaven where he can watch over all of his loved ones. Your family will be forever in our families thoughts and prayers. The Chicoine's

We are sincerely sorry to hear about your loss, Our son Brian is also in the 1/68 , He and Luis where friends. We met him briefly before they where deployed. We share in your sorrow and hope that love and memories bring strength for each tomorrow.God Bless you and your family in the difficult days ahead.

To the family of "TOAST"



I first wish to say to you that my family grieves with you, and also celebrates the life of Luis. I met him at Ft. Carson before he deployed to be with his room mate and friend (army brother), my son Spc Robert Hooker. He was and is a true American Hero and the world will be a better place for his having been with us, and a lesser place with his leaving. We pray for his soul and are assured he is in the arms of God. We pray for you and wish you the best. Thank you so much for sharing Luis with our son.

To the Family of Spc. Luis D. Santos;

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

I never knew Luis, but my father is in Iraq and attended his memorial service on base. On behald of my family, I would like to extend our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Luis Santos. We lost my brother in Afghanistan and we share your pain. While I never knew Luis personally, his service to his country speaks volumes of his character. And I know that you are hurting, but you can take pride in knowing that Luis gave his life fighting for his country and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. Please know that you have an enormous extended military family that grieves with you now and if there is any support we can offer you we are here. Again our prayers are with you.



Brother of LCPL Phillip George, USMC

KIA-Afghanistan

My condolences to the Santos family.

Luis may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

We are sorry to learn of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We appreciate Luis fighting for our freedom and being willing to give the ultimate sacrifice.

To the Santos Family:



Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving arms of our Savior. God Bless you, and God Bless Spc. Santos.



Mother of Cpl. Nyle Yates III, KIA 03/16/06

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

My heart and prayers go out to my tia Mima and my tio Carlos Santos.

Mi más sentido pesame a mi prima Irma y a su esposo Carlos Santos, hijos, y demas familia. Que Dios los bendiga a ustedes y que tenga a nuestro muchacho bajo su sombra.

In Memory of Luis D. Santos (cousin) -- Rest In Peace

Our heart and prayers go out to our cousin that died fighting for what he love doing most. He is our first cousin that has passed away in our family. We thank him and will always love him, no matter were he may be today. Our prayers go out to his emidiate family (mother,father,brothers and sister). He will always be remembered.

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

I did not know Spc. Santos, but my heart grieves for the loss of such a brave man.

He will live on in the spirit of America.

God Bless Luis family and friends during this tragic time.

May he rest in peace.

My flag files in honor of Luis and all of our brave servicemen and servicewomen.

Thank you for your son's service. I know what you are going through as I lost my son (SGT. Andrew Wallace) Sept. 26, 2005. Know that you have a large family that appreciates the service and sacrifice that was paid to protect our freedom. Thank you for Luis, may God give you comfort.