Michael M. Rojas Obituary

I had the honor of preparing your son, in Iraq, for his journey home. I will never forget that day, he and SPC Ogelsby came to me. I have adorned, that beautiful flag, from his deployment photo, on my back. God bless you all. Thank you for your son's sacrifice.

Oh how I miss u sooo much my papa dose.... I miss u and our baby sister so much.... I'm happy u two r together and soon we will all be.... Im so proud of u both and know I'll forever keep ur memories alive.... I LOVE U BOTH UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN .... Love forever ur sister

Wow, where do I start bro?!?! Idk, but what I do know is that I love and miss you like crazy! You now have our lil sister Samantha with you. You two enjoy each other and know that not a day goes by that your both aren't missed. Please look over mom and dad! I know they hurt so much and try to just stay strong for the rest of us. Life isn't the same without either one of you. You both where the laughter of the family, the joy, the one who could turn any frown upside down! I love you brother, until we see each other again....see you later!

To the family and friends of Cpl. Michael M. Rojas:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."

To the family of Cpl. Michael M. Rojas:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Michael M. Rojas:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

For every Family who awaits their loved ones during the holidays. Thinking of you when I made this, jc

think about you EVERY day Michael! miss ya...

To the family and friends of Cpl. Michael M. Rojas:
Remembering Michael 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

THANK U VIRGIL 4 EVERYTHING U DONE AND ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES!! LUV U ALWAYS UR CUZ!

Our son served with Michael and we are forever grateful for his sacrifice. We will remember him not only every Memorial Day for all time but each and every day always!

Mikey Love,
Thousands of TNT readers are seeing you're picture today and remembering our hero's like you. We, of course, remember you everyday and I thank God that I was blessed enough to have you as my wonderful husband. We planned for a lifetime Love but only had months. We laid flowers at "Arlington" yesterday for you and "OG". Thanks for always watching over us. I will see you again when my time is done here and I can't wait to flick your nose!
Love you always,
Katrina

MICHAEL MY HERO,first off i wanna thank you for the sacrafice you made for us all, i miss you so much and its hard,but i know you are in a better place and we will met again soon....jordans getting so bigi wish u where here, i talk to him about his "uncle Mikey" as he knows you. mis ya mike and ur always in my heart miss ya kidd

Hey papa, I know its been awhile. But you are never forgotten. Your always on my mind. How I wish you were here with us. It seems like everyday gets harder and worst instead of better. I just thank God that you don't have any worries or anything. You are at peace now with our Father in Heaven. I love u "Papa D". And tomorrow will be your day to be honored and reconized for the sacrifice you have made for all of us. Love Always Your big sister,
Michelle "Cordova" Salas

Hey Mike, youre in my heart every day im out following the path you and thousands have done before us... pray for me during my tour as i pray for you and your family everynight... god bless battle.. HOAH
-Pv2. Palacio, Anthony

Mike,
You are remembered today...as well as every other day, but as a hero. We didn't know each other personally but I knew of you while you and Katrina were married. I remain very close to her and just know that she loves and misses you with all her heart.
Take care up there. Tell David I said hi and I miss & love him.
Be at peace soldier...you did your time in hell.

Always,
Genesa Richards
Proud widow of SPC David Ramsey

To the family of Cpl. Michael M. Rojas:
Michael 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

Michael, you are so blessed to have a mom and sisters who love you so much. After talking to your mom I feel I know you and the person who love life and God.

Debbie, I'm glad you shared your son with me and know that he and my son Buck are in Heaven serving God as they have always. I want you to know that you aren't alone in the grief you have and as the 2nd year of Michael's death is coming up I want you to know that we will never forget him or those who are now serving.

God Bless you always
In Memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

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Kenna

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Rojas!

Your birthday is most certainly not forgotten and neither is your sacrifice. Soon I will bear a tattoo with a beautiful angel which will have your initials and those of your fallen brothers from the 1/37...you will never be forgotten. I hope you partied it up good there in heaven with your brothers and God. "Stew's Mom"

Hey there bro! Today is your b-day and we're having a party for you. You are never forgotten brother. I miss and love you with all my heart. I hope you have the best birthday up there with our lord. Happy 22nd Birthday my "Papa D"!!!!!

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 Cpl Rojas and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

I don't know the family nor did I know Mike, but he is in my heart...Marine Comfort Quilts, Rose Young, former Marine & mom of a Marine.

I attended basic Training with Mike two years ago and lost track of him about a year and a half ago. I was trying to find him on the internet only to discover he was KIA words cant express how Mike was my sympathy goes out to the family of Mike and his Wife. I am glad that I was able to meet Mike.

Where do I begin... I still don't understand or never will understand why God took you from us. But I do know our God loves us and will always have everything in control. Your bravery has changed my point of view of life. And now I understand how important life as a solider is. I will always miss you and wish I could have spoke to you before you left. But I know now you are with our God and in peace. And that does bring me little relief.
Thank You Virgel. And we love you always. And to my family, I will always pray for you that God will bring comfort.
Love Cousin Monica Romero

Tia, it's Gracie just wanted to send my love to you,, I pray for you daily. I admire your courage and strength I know that is a God thing.... We will forever love and miss Virge.... soon we will walk side by side with him in the presence of the King of Kings... Love you,,,,,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I sincerely appreciate what this brave young man did for me. God bless you for raising a son who would be willing to do that.

CPL Rojas,

Thank you for all you have done.....you are missed and to all our fallin comrades SSG Gagarin, SGT Akin, SGT Surber, SGT Kritz, CPL Rojas, CPL Oglesby, CPL Weber you all are missed


Thank you
SSG David Hilton
HSB 1-37 FA
Camp Taji, Iraq

Mike was one of the realest, stongest willed people i ever got the pleasue of meeting. I am honored to have gotten the chance to be his friend and serve our country along side him. He left a lot of great memories with his boys of the 1-37 FA, and will never be forgotten. He and his family will forever reamin in my thoughts and prayers. I love and miss you bro! TOO STRONG!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

God bless the family and friends of Michael.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Michael for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

Michael wasnt only our hero and our nations hero, he was also a brave young man that was very loving and always devoted to his family. He was always there to listen and give the best advice any man or brother could give. We all love him so much and our hearts will never be whole again without him. We are blessed by the response and support we have recieved throughout the world, and yes right now i know he is looking down on us with all of his love and appreciation. We're proud of you brother. We love you and miss you. We'll see you soon at heavens gates.

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of this brave soldier.
Our son served with him at Ft. Lewis and at Taji, although they were in different batteries. He said your Michael was a very good man.
We family of the 1/37FA are here for you anytime you need us.
The Howard Family
Hayward, CA

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

Soldiers write history…they 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

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To Cpl Rojas' wife Katrina, you are in my thoughts and prayers. My husband Sgt DeRoo was the first KIA out of the Stryker brigade back in August. My heart goes out to every wife that has to go through losing her hubby at such a young age. Stay strong and know that there is many other military widows out there who'd be willing to talk whenever. My email is [email protected] if you feel like talking sometime. God bless you Katrina and your husband's family also. Love, Hannah DeRoo

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie and David:
My heart grieves for your precious loss. May God bring you peace with the fond memories of your courageous son. With Sincere Sympathy

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

Katrina,

Your husband was a true hero, a gentleman, a soldier who served his country with honor, and a man who loved his God. I am so proud of Him and believe the Lord is now giving him the honor that he truly deserves.

Katrina,

I am so proud of you! You have handled life's worst trial with absolute dignity and grace. You have shined the Lord's love for everyone to see. The Lord is so pleased with you.

Blessings on you, as you grieve the loss of your beloved husband.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I have two sons over in Iraq and my youngest son is based at Taji and went to Matthews Memorial Service last week there. Once he found out your son was from Fresno, he felt a closeness to him. J.J. wishes he would have met your son, he has been told he was a wonderful person. God is watching out over him now and he is at peace. Matthew will be missed. God be with you.

All though I did not know you Michael I am a brother in arms. Your sacrifice will always be remembered, for we are the few that put our lives on the line for those that we love. I am headed to Lewis next and would have ran into you eventually as I too am headed to 2 ID. Know you loss is not in vain, and we will continue on Soldiering, continue on putting up the fight, because as A GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM, AND THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE, I AM AN AMERICAN SOLDIER.

SSG JACKSON, JASON

Debbie & Family,
My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you and the rest of the Rojas family, and to all those who loved and knew your Michael.
May the Lord be with you and your loved ones during this difficult time. God Bless you all!

Brandon's Grandma

sorry for everything that happened people at our church member wen u used to go to royal rangers but this is alyssa and im so sad your gone juss to noe u fought for our country means alot we all wish u were still here but your in a better place now mikey love u lotz my heart goes out to your family!! love always alyssa maldonado

My husband worked with your son everyday,he knew him very well, he said it feels like he just lost a brother.I can not imagine what you are going through. I will pray for your family that you get through this tough time. He will be missed by everyone. I wanted to share my condolences. stay strong. I will pray..always

MICHAEL MAY THE LORD TAKE YOU IN HIS ARMS AS YOU ENTER INTO HIS PRESENCE. YOU SERVED OUR COUNTRY AND GAVE YOUR LIFE FOR OURS AND WE THANK YOU FOR THAT. GO HOME NOW AND REST IN PEACE IN THE ARMS OF OUR SAVIOUR. MAY GOD STRENGHTEN YOUR FAMILY AND GRANT THEM PEACE DURING THIS TIME OF MOURNING. IT WILL ONLY BE FOR AWHILE, AS THEY WILL ONE DAY BE REUNITED WITH YOU. GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY IN SERVING OUR COUNTRY...

Debbie I haven't seen you in so many year's and my heart goes out to you and your family, for the lost of your brave son Michael. You know me as Lil Kat from L.A. Your In my prayers and know Michael is in a better place ! And remember your son will always be right by your side.God Bless you Always.
Love ,Kathy

BLESS YOUR FAMILY....FROM OURS...

Mikey.... Words cannot describe what we are all feeling right now. Its been hard these past couple of days seeing your face everywhere. Its hard to believe that your not here with us anymore. But we all know your in a better place now looking down on us and smiling because you left doing something you believed in. Something you were so proud of.And if you saw us crying you would probably be making fun of us....mikey i love you ...see you soon...

I believe that Michael would have like it known that he was survived also by his loving wife Katrina. Michael you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We will always keep you close to our hearts.

I WAS A HIGH SCHOOL FRIEND OF MICHAEL. WE GRADUATED TOGETHER. I JUST WANTED TO GIVE MY HEART OUT TO THE FAMILY AND TELL YOU THAT I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MICHAEL WAS A GREAT GUY AND GREAT FRIEND AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. ANNA GARCIA

With much appreciation for your service to our Country. You will be missed. Thanks for keeping us safe.
Anthony (A cousin to your cousin)

To the family of Michael Rojas. We are truly sorry for your loss. It hurts us all that someone's child is gone and he will be missed so much. Thank you Michael for all your dedication and service to this Country of ours and thank you for protecting us and making us feel safe with your strength and courage.
Always in our hearts and on our minds. Your Aunt Luisa and her sister Liz (Isabel)

hey my friend i am going to miss you mike we had our good times my friend. i wish i was out there serving with you out on the battlefield i bet you were the guy that everyone wanted to have their backs. i pray everyday for your parents and hope that they make it through these tough times. it was a honor to go to school and play football with you. wish i could be there for the funeral, but i am on deployment and they wont let me leave. love zack

mike you were the funniest guy around and you a stand up guy u will never be forgotten i love mike rest in peace.

May you rest in peace now. Going to school with you & knowing you was an honor. Your work here on earth is now done, may the Lord welcome you home.

To the family of CPL Rojas, our prayers are with you. His brave sacrafice keeps us all free. Our flag waves free in the breeze because of Cpl Rojas and other like him. From a former military serviceman who also has lost friends in war, we give you our prayers and our support always.

David and Debbie.Thinking of you and your family from across the miles.Take care

Katrina,
Please know you are in our prayers. You too, are a hero for supporting your husband in his job whether that job is here in the U.S. or overseas. We need more brave men like he was. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Our son, a Marine, was in Afghanistan and Iraq and there wasn't a moment we didn't worry about him. We also knew he wanted to serve his Country. He did so proudly. So, Katrina, smile and hold your head high when you think of your Michael. He was a brave man and a true Soldier. God Bless him and all our Servicemen and Servicemen who have died while serving their country. And God Bless you, too.

Hey, it's me Ernie. I'm sorry that Michael died. I was just wanted to say that to you. I will see you at the funeral. Your son was a good guy and I know he will go to heaven and be with the angels

Words cannot express the sadness and disbelief felt. I will always have cherished memories of Michael from his time at Clovis East. What a brave, proud young man...

Debbie, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I heard about it from
my sister Swittzie. I don't know if
you remember me, but I remember you.
I have 3 girls, and I can't bare the
thought of losing one of them.I know that there are no words for me to say to you to ease your pain, I can only imagine.
Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do
everything through Christ who strengthens me"
I will be praying for you and your
family.
Susie

Not now, but in the coming years
It may be in the better land...
We'll read the meaning of our tears, and there, sometime, we'll understand.
We'll know why clouds instead of sun, were over many a cherished plan,
Why song has ceased that scarce began.
'Tis there, sometime, we'll understand.
With deepest sympathy to the family and loved-ones of your dear Michael Matthew Rojas

Thank You for serving.
You're sacrifice will be remembered always.

You are a true hero. A man that my son will always idolize. We lost our soldier in Sept 2006 and he will forever be missed, as will your Michael.
He truly was a great man and was much stronger for having a strong wife to stand behind him. Katrina is a great woman and will always love and miss Michael.
To his family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. The loss of a soldier, a best friend, husband, brother, son, etc...there is nothing worse in the world. We are all stronger people for having them in our lives, even for a short time.
Rest in Peace SPC Michael Rojas! I hope you and David have now met, because I'm sure the two of you could be good friends.
Sincere Love,
Genesa Richards-Ramsey
RIP SPC David Ramsey 09-07-06

Please accept my Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Cpl, Michael M. Rojas.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.

May Michael rest safely in God's Care and may God's Loving Grace Bless the Rojas family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Michael, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead. Softly and slowly, time heals.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous 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, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and 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 as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever 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 your 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 soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

YOU ARE A HERO. May God help ease the pain that your family and friends are feeling. We lift you up to God, as a hero...Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. You will never be forgotten.
"All gave some, some gave all"
God Bless You

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

May God give you eternity of joy.

you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.