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Mike Alderman
May 25, 2025
Screen of Service in the Vestibule of St. Helen's Catholic Church in Veto Beach after 5pm Mass. Memorial Day Eve
Family Friend
July 22, 2013
GBNF
July 22, 2013
Lt. Mario D. Carazo, gone but not forgotten. We honor your life lived, and your surviving family members on the anniversary of your passing. May you and Major Weis be watching over heaven's gate for all of us. God bless
Peggy Childers
July 19, 2012
July 22, 2012
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Mario Carazo:
Please accept my remembrance of Mario on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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June 27, 2012
Our family will be in eternal gratitude to Lt. Col. Mario Carazo for his dedication and bravery.
GySgt Paul & Tina Cowhick
May 27, 2012
Maj, (that's when I knew him) "Fair weather and following seas" on this 2012 Memorial Day. No words can express Tina and I's feeling on this day but to send our love to you and yours.
Peggy Childers
July 22, 2011
To the family and friends of Lt. Col. Mario Carazo:
Remembering Mario on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
January 16, 2011
To the family of Lt. Col. Mario Carazo:
Mario 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
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Diane Everett
October 17, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know there are no words to say at this time except to let you know the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our Father give you comfort and peace in the years to come.
Kurt Ebaugh
October 11, 2010
Mario, We sat next to each other in the basement study area during the entire year we spent in SAW (Quantico). Your steady sense of humor became the norm as we fellowshipped throughout the year. Brother, I'm glad to have been in your midst, I'm a better person for it. I will miss you. You have more than done your duty. God bless you brother.
Nissa Van Riper
October 10, 2010
Mario,
Memories of our friendly email exchanges while planning social events for the SAW families make me smile. I was glad to know you then, and now, I'm proud and grateful to have had the opportunity to have been your friend. The fact that you were shot down on your last day in Afghanistan frustrates me beyond measure. Be at peace knowing that your military family is looking out for your loved ones.
Our hearts are hurting, Mario. We will miss you.
Nissa Van Riper
Eric Lafferty
September 17, 2010
Dear Mario, you will be missed. You were a great roommate and made plebe year bearable. You made the world a better place with your great sense of humor. My prayers to your family.
thomas braden
August 18, 2010
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I've only just learned that Mario has left us... I don't know the circumstances, but I know Mario. he was always a good man, trying, trying his hardest to do the right thing. God bless him, he'll be missed. We all need more men like him around.
Scott C Gustafson
August 18, 2010
To Mario's Family,
Mario was my classmate and company mate at USNA, he was a great friend, leader, and patriot. You have my deepest condonlences on your loss and the gratitude of a Nation for his service.
Sincerely,
Scott C. Gustafson
Lieutenant Commander, US Navy
USNA Class of 1991
Jen Harper
August 14, 2010
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, please accept my condolences on your loss.
Sherry Graham
August 14, 2010
Dear Mario,
You are more than a hero to many of us. You are a friend, brother, and husband who will always be loved and missed. You have earned a special place in many of our hearts and your memory will always be with us.
Thank you for your commitment to protect our country and to preserving our freedom.
Charlotte Ezelle
August 13, 2010
Mario, through his dedicated service to the US Marines has made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. What an awesome legacy to leave for future generations. Not only did he commit to protect and serve his country, he was willing to help bring peace and democracy to oppressed people and countries. Be comforted by the fact that Mario DID MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD and that alone speaks volumes of his honor, courage and determination. Even through your grief, how very proud each of you must be of your Marine.
We hope the precious memories each of you made with Mario will bring you comfort and sustain you until you are reunited in that far better place we've been promised.
May the Lord give you and your family comfort as you grieve and heal.
Peace- The Ezelle Family
VPMM of Sgt. Killingsworth (1999-2004)
VMFA 121 - "Green Knights"
GAIL DEGRASSE
August 11, 2010
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED MARIO. PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS FAMILY WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. THE DEGRASSE FAMILY USMC MAINE
DJ Sims
August 9, 2010
To the Family of Lt. Col. Mario D. Carazo
I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for your loss and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Mario will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Marine standing guard. Amen.
August 8, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven needed another warrior Angel. He will not be forgotten.
Claire
Marine/Army Mom
A A
August 6, 2010
You made the ultimate sacrifice, and your country is indebted to you forever. You will not be forgotten; RIP.
August 6, 2010
We're so very sorry for your loss of Mario. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Jan
Marine parents
Rob Kenyon
August 6, 2010
My heart goes out to the friends and families of Mario and James. God bless the USMC.
LtCol Lowell Rector
August 6, 2010
Semper Fi!
Ted Claibourne
August 6, 2010
Rest in peace Sugar Bear.
Semper Fi, Ted
joann Reda
August 6, 2010
The American War Mothers, Maryland's Star Spangled Chapter, offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your hero.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Montes Family
August 5, 2010
Please accept the condolences of my family and myself.
T.C.,Lcpl.Bobby USMC,SA.Errick USN, Pfc.Mitchell USMC,Sarah,BryceEmma,Joey,Breanna
Joe & Christine Mead
August 5, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Lt. Col Mario Carazo. You have a true hero to be proud of. We will keep your family in our prayers.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
August 5, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Lt.Col. Mario Carazo our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Mario. And to Mario it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Mario, you are a brave Marine Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,335 Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Mario’ family and loved ones. Semper Fi !
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Rachael Leach
August 5, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of Lt Col Mario Carazo, a true American Hero
Garnet Jenkins
August 4, 2010
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of LT Col Mario Carazo, with Profound Gratitude for this Fine Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
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There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank our Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember the Sacrifice Mario made.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don Elseroad
August 4, 2010
In recognition of Lieutenant Colonel Mario Carazo's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the members of the SSgt Walter F. 'Trae' Cohee III Detachment # 115, Salisbury, MD of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Elseroad
Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret)
MCL Detachment # 115
Renee Owens
August 4, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength. Semper Fi Lt. Col. Carazo.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006, OIF
Capt Young Michael A
August 3, 2010
LtCol “Sugar Bear” Carazo, a Leader and Outstanding Marine! You will be missed. I know you will be looking down from heaven and I take comfort in the thought that you will still be standing watch from the sky and protecting our brothers and sisters in harm’s way. . My Prayers are with you and your family. Semper Fidelis Sir
03 02
August 3, 2010
Semper Fi Sir, may you rest in peace. THANK YOU for making the ultimate sacrafice.
0302
Lt. Col. Mario D. Carazo
Mario Carazo
August 2, 2010
Susan Hendrickson
August 1, 2010
Dear Carazo Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mario was a wonderful man, great husband and incredible father. May he rest in peace.
Former neighbors of the Carazo family.
Ortiz Family
August 1, 2010
To the Carazo Family: We wish you strength, peace, courage and comfort in this time of great loss. Please know that we are praying for your family as we also grieve the loss of your exceptional Marine.
Patrick Weinert
August 1, 2010
Sir...you are deeply missed. Thank you for your service to the country as an exemplary Marine Officer, aviator, and combat crew.
Maria Hernandez
August 1, 2010
I knew LtCol Carazo from MAG-39. I spoke to him a few times but I mostly saw him when he would talk to his Marines during formation. When he would speak to his Marines, anyone could see how much he cared about them.
Rest in Peace Sir. I know you'll be missed.
RP1 Hernandez
Mario
July 31, 2010
LtCol Carazo was one of the most dedicated individuals I have worked with and a great Marine! I am glad to have known him as a Marine leader and friend.
Montes Family
July 31, 2010
Please accept the condolences of my family and myself. Though you may feel alone,please know that you Marine family grieves with you. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
T.C.,Seaman Apprenctice Errick USN, Bryce,Sarah,Emma,Joey,Breanna
Proud Girlfriend of a Deployed USMC
July 31, 2010
To the family of our fallen marine. I did not know mario, but i would like to give my condolences to the family and friends. Be strong and keep your heads up. Heaven was needs a hero, and now he's serving the lord. My prayes goes out to the family.
SEMPER FI!
Montes Family
July 30, 2010
Marine.
Stand down and Rest in Peace.
Guard the Gates of Heaven well my brother Marine.
SEMPER FI
Pfc. Bobby USMC, Pfc. Mitchell USMC
LtCol Dan Cerkan
July 30, 2010
Mario was a great friend and a great Marine! He will be missed. Semper Fi brother
mary hall
July 30, 2010
Thank you Lt. Col. Carazo for your service for our country and our freedom. May God comfort your family and give them peace.
Doss and Mary Hall
Proud Daughter of a Korean War Veteran, Jennifer L.
July 30, 2010
To the family of Lt Col. Mario Carazo, my deepest condolences to your family in losing a brave man and protector of our Blessed United States. He will never be forgotten. May God Bless you and watch over you during this sad time and beyond.
Veronica y Federico M Kramer
July 30, 2010
In memory of USMC Lt. COL Mario E. Carazo & Mj James Weiss,who lost his life in the line of duty in Afghanistan July 2010. Rest in Peace Mario & James God Bless your family. Semper Fi
Luis
July 29, 2010
Lt. Col. Mario D Carazo its a cousin of my mom we send the condolences to my aunt, and all the family from Costa Rica...!!!!! Atte: Luis Stefano Quiros Ruiz cousin of Lt. Col. Mario D Carazo.
Ine Spence
July 29, 2010
Carazo Family,
Just wanted to say thanks for what your
Loved One did for the U.S.A makes me proud to call myself American.Please
accept my condolences.Your family will
be in my Prayers
Joella King
July 29, 2010
I had the honor of serving under LtCol Carazo at MAG 39. He constantly reminded us how important each Marine is keeping us motivated outside the fight. A man whose goal was to protect his family and Marines alike. While attempting to accept the truth we still smile, confidentially knowing he watches protecting his family and Marines the same.... May God bless the Carazo family for allowing us the time we shared.
Montes Family
July 29, 2010
Please accept the condolences of my family and myself. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
T.C.,Bryce,Sarah,Emma,Joey.Breanna
MajGen Tom Conant, CG 3D MAW
July 29, 2010
To the Carazo Family, Mario was a real hero and a superstar on our 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward Staff. We bless his life and his service to our Corps and Country. We are saddened by his loss, but celebrate the time we were with him. It was an honor to attend his "Ramp Ceremony" as we said goodbye to him and Major Weiss at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. We will be there to welcome him home to MCAS Camp Pendleton. May God give you peace and a sense of honor for giving us such a special person who became a special Marine.
Nick
July 29, 2010
I am trully sorry for you loss. I flew with LtCol Carazo at 303. He was one of the finest and most professional pilots I have ever flow with. I learned a lot from him in our brief experience together. God bless your family.
Gloria Foster
July 28, 2010
I just want to let you know how saddened I am by the loss of Lt. Col. Carazo. Although I never met him, just knowing that another one of our heroes has fallen causes me to feel the loss also. We are grateful for men like him and all that he sacrificed for us in the service of his country.
This must be such a difficult time for you, and I pray you will receive the peace and Grace that you need to see you through it.
Terri Gansheimer
July 28, 2010
Carazo Family, My heart breaks for you all. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Thank you for supporting those of us who can not serve in the protection of our blessed country. My family appreciates your gift of freedom.May God grant you peace within your hearts and souls over this, the loss of a brave and gallant man.
The Ellis Family Proud Marine Family of Lclp Kenneth Ellis
July 28, 2010
Words cannot express the gratitude that our family has for your son a true hero in all reguards. You and your family have our deepest sympathies and prayers at this most difficult time.
brian rose
July 28, 2010
i didnt know u but thnks for ur braveness and ur sacrifice for our freedom that we sometimes take for granted god bless this man
brian rose
July 28, 2010
ididnt know u but u are a true hero in my mind u made the sacifice of freedom for all of us god bless
God Bless
Robbie (Ana Coworker)
July 28, 2010
Carazo Family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Mario's death. You have my very deep and sincere sympathy of your loss. I didn't know Mario but by all accounts he was an outstanding young man. We know how very proud you were of him, he was loved by many, and highly respected in the community as well as when wearing the uniform.
Mario is a hero and this country is grateful for the ultimate sacrifice he made to protect our freedom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Mercedes Rapso
July 28, 2010
Mi mas sincero pesame a su esposa e hijos, sus padres y hermanos. oramos porque descanse en paz....
Annette Wilcox
July 28, 2010
To the Carazo Family,
No greater sacrifice can be made than to lay down your own life so that others may know peace. I can't imagine the pain and hurt you must be enduring. But please know, you aren't grieving alone. Its because of soldiers like your son that make me so incredibly proud to be an American. May god grant you peace and understanding throughout this difficult time. God Bless
July 28, 2010
We're so very sorry for your loss of Mario. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Jan
Marine parents
joann Reda
July 28, 2010
The American War Mothers, Maryland's Star Spangled Chapter, offer our deepest condolences on the loss of our Hero.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeanne Finch
July 28, 2010
I traveled through two airports today and shook the hands and thanked five servicemen. I wish I had the opportunity to have shaken Mr. Carazo's hand and given him my thanks.
Francoise Pambianchi
July 27, 2010
To the Carazo Family,
Serving in Iraq under LtCol Carazo was one of the most inspiring moments of my life. His mentoring and inspiration helped me mature as a Husband, Father, and most of all a Marine. God Bless.
Marta Friedenberger
July 27, 2010
from Poland!!!
"Spieszmy sie kochac ludzik szybko ochodza....."
ZAWSZE W NASZEJ PAMIECI
najszczrsze KONDOLENCJE dla rodziny
marta Friedenberger K38Rescue
David Nathanson
July 27, 2010
R.I.P. Marine - gone but never forgotten. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers/ Semper Fi
Michele Nutter
July 27, 2010
To the Carazo Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. There is a special place in heaven for Mario. He will be missed on the pitch at Carlsbad Lightning Soccer--he was a great Dad and coach.
Bill Harney
July 27, 2010
To the Carazo Family,
May God comfort you and give you peace. I honor your sacrifice and pray for your healing. Semper fi.
j. b.
July 27, 2010
I didnt know you but I wanted to give my condolences to the family it takes alot of courage to defend our country and I wanted to thank you for doing that. God bless.
D J Sims
July 27, 2010
I wish I had the right words to say at this time, but I know there are none. I grieve for the loss of your beloved Mario, and I know that I cannot fathom the pain you must be feeling. Mario will not be forgotten and what he did to help protect our homeland and our freedoms. It was his life that made him a Hero. It was his noble path that made him an American Hero. It was his ultimate sacrifice that made him a Fallen Hero. May God carry him to Heaven on His precious wings and give him a palace to live in. I pray that our Heavenly Father above will grace you with His love, His comfort and His peace. Heaven's Gates now has a new handsome Marine standing guard. Amen.
John & Yvonne Fetters
July 27, 2010
To the family of Lt. Col. Carazo,
Our deepest sympathies to you all. May God Bless you all. He truly is a hero. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and shall always be remembered. My son is currently over in Afghanistan and belongs to the same squadron as Lt. Col. Carazo. I do know now that the rest of the Gunfighters have 2 special guardian angels watching over them through the rest of their deployment.
Semper Fi Gunfighter!!
GAIL DEGRASSE
July 27, 2010
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED MARIO. PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS FAMILY WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. THE DEGRASSE FAMILY USMC MAINE.
Evelyn Snyder
July 27, 2010
In Honor and Praise Thank you Lt. Col. Carazo for serving in our United States of America Marine Corps. To the family, as you grieve his loss and try to understand all, know that God is with you each of the way.
May God grant you the peace and understanding of all this. May you know that he is holding you in the Palm of his Hands.
July 27, 2010
Thinking of you
Praying for you
Sharing in your sorrow
A Marine Family
July 27, 2010
God's blessings to the Carazo Family May He look down on you granting you peace and Comfort Farewell Marine Semper Fi Rest in peace
The Planisek family
Bea Mom of a Marine
Larissa Sister of a Marine
Cpl Aguila U.S.M.C
Cleveland Ohio
July 27, 2010
to al,ana,and marios wife,kids, and the rest of the family,
my prayers our with you all at this losshe was a very honorable good man and was an inspiration to my sons,which was his nephews,may god bless you all
love, carl
DDN Reader
July 27, 2010
God Bless You and the Carazo family Thank-You for fighting to keep us safe! You are our hero! DDN reader
DDN reader
July 27, 2010
Thank you for what you've done for our country. May you rest in peace.
Sally DeThomas
July 27, 2010
God bless you, Lt. Col. Carazo for giving your life for your country. And may the Lord hold your family close to Him always. Please know, Carazo family, that you do not grieve alone.
Sharon
July 27, 2010
Thoughts & Prayers to all who knew him. I didn't but I want to thank him for what he had done for our country.
A fellow American
July 27, 2010
Lt.Col.Carazo, no greater sacrafice than your own life for your fellow Americans. God Bless the family in this time of loss.Thank you for your service Lt.Col. Carazo Rest In Peace.
Nadine Patrick
July 27, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lt. Col. Carazo. I have a son serving in Iraq so I can sympathize. Certainly there is a special place in heaven for heroes. May God give you peace....
BOB
July 27, 2010
GOD BLESS AMERICA. GOD BLESS LT COL CARAZO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. FROM A GRATEFUL AMERICAN. VIETNAM 66/67
Steve Millard
July 27, 2010
May God Bless you and your family. You are a true American Hero.
Rita Sneed
July 27, 2010
To Marine Carazo's Family,
God bless this fine Marine for the sacrifices he made for our country. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. It is men and women like Lt. Col. Carazo that make me proud to be an American. I am forever grateful for his sacrifices. R.I.P. Marine
Tracy Thomas
July 27, 2010
To the family of Lt. Col. Carazo,
Thank you for sacrificing your loved one for the freedom of my loved ones. That is the greatest gift I could ever recieve. My thought and prayers go to you and just know that you have a guardian angel in heaven watching over you.
James Doyle
July 27, 2010
Your service and leadership to your Country can never be paid. However because of men like you generations can propser and say "than you for our freedom". May God now watch over you and your family. Amen!
July 27, 2010
semper fi.go quickly with god...
jim long
usmc 66-72
viet nam
bradenton,[email protected]
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