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May 6, 2013
It is with sadness that I see that Jose died within the first few days of the operation. His story warms me. I will always remember Jose.
October 28, 2012
In memory of Jose. A brave and dedicated young man who served his adopted country. Eternal gratitude is expressed to him.
T. Liley
May 24, 2012
I will be remembering Jose this Memorial Day...as I do everytime I think of soccer, poetry, and talented students who had so much to contribute to this country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
March 20, 2012
March 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez:
Always remembering Jose. "Some gave all."
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September 2, 2011
I am so grateful every day of my life for the sacrifices of the men and women in the US military who do what you do so my family and I can do what we do. You will never be forgotten.
Norma Cervantes
August 2, 2011
Gracas por el sacrificio.
Peggy Childers
March 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez:
Please accept my remembrance of Jose on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Pat Spence
November 22, 2010
Thank You for you service to keep us free.
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.
Kenna
March 29, 2010
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Peggy Childers
March 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez:
Remembering Jose 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
Yeimi Haxo
August 20, 2009
Honor, Courage, and Commitment.......Ooorahh Devil Dog! Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. You are my fellow marine, my brother. Hope your soul rest in peace. There is a place in my heart for you Jose Gutierrez because you are not forgotten.
David Mendoza
July 22, 2009
I'm also a soldier who imigrated from Guatemala. Im currently deployed as well. My prayers go out to the family of this brace Marine. May this hero rest in peace. You will never be forgotten brother. URA!!!!!
Peggy Childers
March 21, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez:
Jose 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
Roberta
December 27, 2008
I think I read the name "Jose Gutierrez" on the dog tags in the book "Goodnight Bush." I wanted to understand who Jose was and what he sacraficed for all of us.
Ken Cazier
August 6, 2008
Thank you for all you did for this country Jose. May you rest in peace. You are a hero.
Jeff
April 29, 2008
He was a US Permanent(like me) who gave his life for this county, he is a true hero.
The Neal family
April 28, 2008
To the Mosquero/Gutierrez families,
Please know that just as your loved one will forever remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain 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 grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
April 16, 2008
I can't believe it has been five years since your sacrifice. Just know that you are not forgotten...you will always be our hero.
Debbie , Kenny Coffey
March 21, 2008
Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the GUTIERREZ / MOSQUERA families and all .Knowing now what they have always known is but one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well BROTHER as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of YOUR greatfull nation..THANK..YOU..All hard chargers know If you are wonded I will carry you**If you are captured I will come for you**If you are K.I.A. I will FOREVER reamber you...We have one and all COME by NORTH**COME by SOUTH**COME by EAST**COME by WEST..We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers.As we stood and upon those last[4] spoken words we are....FOREVER..BROTHERS....................SEMPER..FI...........B.V.C........
RANDALL RUTZ
February 23, 2008
BEYOND NOBLE - HERO OF HEROES
November 8, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Gutierrez!
August 3, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
karen
July 6, 2007
This is for Lance Corporal Jose Guitierrez and all other personnel serving in Iraq that has given their life. I wish I could post a tribute on each and every one's guest book. God bless and keep you all. You all are true hero's. With deepest sympathy to all families.
July 5, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Gutierrez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine
Adam Easley
May 30, 2007
On behalf of a grateful American...
Thank you for your sacrifice so that others may have freedom.
Nancy Sahlberg
April 30, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Karen Hickman
January 25, 2007
On behalf of "Gold Star Siblings, Inc." Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
oscar
October 27, 2006
god bless you marine, men like you live forever.
tearfully remembering
October 19, 2006
Jose and family- somehow I saw a write up about Jose and was so impressed reading all about him. I am so sorry his life was cut short here but hopefully he is resting in peace and riding his BMW.
Garnet Jenkins
July 9, 2006
I am so sorry for the loss of this fine young Marine.
May God's Loving Grace and comfort continue to be with the family of Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez.
Please Know he will never be forgotten.
From the sister of a Fallen Hero, in Vietnam, many years ago.
Romans 8:18
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 16, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Gutierrez family in the loss of Jose. I did not know Jose, 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. Jose on the 21st of this month it will be 3 years since you were taken. You are a 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 19, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
John Rebbeck
September 13, 2005
Jose - you are what makes America a great place to live.
Thank you for your bravery.
MYNOR SOLARES
August 21, 2005
"Jose, you were very dear and close to me, we both attended and played soccer in Los Angeles Harbor College. You were always an inspiration, to me, and I wish I could have been with you in Iraq, but I joined the Army instead; destiny tricked us, but I am sure you are in heavens looking out for me. I am sorry, I couldn't be on your funeral, but I was in Afghanistan when this happened, and I found out about your misfortune when I returned home, because neither my friends of family wanted me to know. I will always remember you, because we are both from Guatemala, and I know life was never easy for you, but you always looked at the positive side of things. I remember that you always blew kisses to BMW's, they were your favorites. Many times we ran on the beaches of Redondo and Hermosa beach, and you were always motivated. Thank you for being my friend, and I hope that someday we can reunite. [email protected]"
SGT Solares, Mynor E. of Fort Bragg, NC 28310
Julie Peter
August 5, 2005
God Bless you and your family, thank you for your service to our country.
Carlos Vargas
June 24, 2005
Jose, you make me feel proud of being guatemalan. Our motherland Central America is a war-torn but forgiving land. You managed to become a great man even with the odds against you. Your life is a true inspiration for all of us.
Compa, me haces sentirme orgulloso de ser guatemalteco. Vos representas la valentia y el corage de nuestro pueblo centroamericano. Descansa en paz.
Mac & Susan Orsbon
May 29, 2005
Lance Cpl. Gutierrez made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom and the freedom of unborn generations of Americans. Our family will honor his sacrifice and his memory on this and every Memorial Day and we will remember him in our prayers. Our prayers are also with his family.
Brianna Miller
May 21, 2005
Jose my prayers are with you and your family always. I will always remember you as a Marine who fought for our country and a fellow classmate. God Bless you.
Traci Liley
May 11, 2005
Just a note to let you know Jose has not been forgotten. Our prayers are with his family always.
Jose, we hope you are still writing poetry and playing soccer in Heaven.
Lisa Flores
March 5, 2005
My heart goes out to you and your family. You sacrificed your life so we can be a free country. You will always be in my heart. Thank You. You are an angel now, just like you were when you were here with us.
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