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Johnny Reza
May 26, 2025
To the Rocha Family,
I met Moses in boot camp in Dec. 1994 3rd Battalion, India Plt. 3078 we were bunk mates and he was my squad leader. He was a like a big brother to me. I just wanted to offer my condolences to his family. Rest in peace Devil Dog, Semper Fi.
RBPRICE MAJ Ret.
August 9, 2021
Moses,
I sat with you in the back of my
C-17. I hope you will remember me some day when we meet.
May you Rest In Peace.
S/Fi MONGO
USMC / USAFR
Zuberi Shakir
May 28, 2018
Sgt. Moses D. Rocha was a great man and was equally a great Marine. I served with him at 1st Battalion 4th Marines. We deployed together on two occasions in 2000 and 2001. During that time I was the Armory Chief and he was one of the custodians under my charge. I remember him as if it was just yesterday. He was a very mature and hard-working Marine. There was know question as to how serious he took his job. He was a very efficient, self-sufficient, motivated individual. It was a shock to here about what happened. However, I have pictures of us at home in my collection of photos and his legacy will live on. On this Memorial Day I want to honor a man whom I considered a friend and brother-in-arms. Gone but not forgotten. Continue to guard the streets of heaven until we meet again. Semper Fi
gabriel sanchez
September 29, 2017
I honestly love this dude he was my ucle im 8 years old now he dided in 2004 August 5 20 days before my birth dsay
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July 11, 2016
Big Mo,
I miss you Moses, thank you so much for being a big brother and a friend to me. Not one day passes that you're not in my mind. My heart goes out to your family. I thank your mother and father for having blessed us with such an extraordinary Marine, but more so for giving us the privilege of knowing you as a friend.
May you rest in peace warrior.
Semper Fi.
- Cpl. H. Cuevas (1996-2001)
April 27, 2016
I woke this morning rembering you.
We never met in this life but you became a part of mine.
Rest brother. I'll never forget.
A C-17 pilot / former MARINE who carried you back to the states.
SEMPER FI
Charlie Gili
March 8, 2016
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Rocha Family know that we recently made a small donation to the St. Gregory the Great Care Package Drive in honor of Moses D. Rocha US Marine Sergeant. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Manuel G Roca
February 2, 2016
Siempre pienso en ti mijo te quiero papa
Reuben Salinas
August 12, 2014
Moses my childhood friend, how I miss all those fun times ... May God continue to bless you in Heaven... Bless your family who continue love you forever...
Peggy Childers
August 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Moses D. Rocha:
Please accept my remembrance of Moses on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
big daddy
July 15, 2011
I get this empty feeling every summer. August is soon approaching. I will raise my glass to toast you and remember the good times. Thanks for watching down on all of us, we wont forget about you.
Seiji Islas
August 22, 2010
A friend that I will always remember, and miss. I am grateful that I had the honor of serving and knowing Moses. I miss those times. May we always cherish the good times that we all had with him.
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Waking Sgt Vincent
August 6, 2010
I had the honor to serve and play soccer with Sgt Rocha. He was one of the greatest NCO that I have known. He will never be forgotten. May love and peace be upon you and your family.
Peggy Childers
August 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Moses D. Rocha:
Remembering Moses 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
Kenna Larra
September 16, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Peggy Childers
August 6, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Moses D. Rocha:
Moses 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
R Collis
August 22, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt Rocha. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Sgt Rocha knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Sgt Rocha!
In Memory of Moses ~ (Debra Estep)
August 5, 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 Moses, 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
April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Rocha!
August 10, 2007
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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Rocha and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
sa'd maxwell
June 6, 2007
Sgt Rocha,
Thanks for being one of the most inspirational marines there is. You know you will always be remembered and loved. Ohh rah Marine!!
Cpl Maxwell
Art Silva jr
June 1, 2007
Sgt Rocha... Thank You for being an outstanding Marine Sergeant to all of us that served with you... IT WAS AN HONOR... YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN... CAMP HORNO MARINES WERE BLESS TO HAVE YOU THERE WITH US... SEMPER FI FOR LIFE...
To the Family: Sgt. Rocha was an awsome Sgt who understood some of the hardships his MARINES will go through, he always made sure his MARINES were well taken care of and treated with fairness... Yall will always be in my thoughts and prayers...
Cpl. Silva
Garnet Jenkins
August 5, 2006
Remembering this Fine Young Hero, on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country. With a Multitude of Thanks for his years of service and dedication.
Rest well Sgt. Moses D. Rocha and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Rocha family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
There is an inscription on a Gate at
Arlington National Cemetery that reads;
" Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."
Yolanda Valdez
June 16, 2006
To the family of Moses - We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain.
May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice? My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort? I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Another Fallen Hero --Thank you.
Moses - My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determinination and Service to fight for our country (our freedom), from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. You all will not be forgotten.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Marine Mom
(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)
Jamie Graves
December 2, 2005
Thank You~God Bless~Land of the free,because of the brave..( Jamie,Navy wife)
DIANA ROCHA
August 23, 2005
I just wanted to say THANK YOU...for your greatest sacrifice!
Monica Mendez
July 20, 2005
Dont know how it feels to lose someone so close but what i do know know is that GOD does everything for a reason. My God bless you and keep you with him. Also wanted to say thank you to the families who lost one of The few the proud a MARINE.
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