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Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu
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Michelle H
August 30, 2021
I saw a memorial for him at my school which was his school as well rest in peace may God bless his children. Everyone at my School is a friend that includes Mr.Allan.
December 31, 2012
As we pass to the New Year, the memory of Allan will also. May God Bless his children and may he forever be in our hearts.
December 31, 2012
Not forgotten in 2012.
S. Allen
November 22, 2011
Remembering you and your family in this month of the anniversary of your passing. We will NEVER forget.
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Peggy Childers
November 2, 2011
November 1, 2011
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu:
Please accept my remembrance of Allan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 1, 2010
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu:
Remembering Allan 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
S. Allen
May 31, 2010
Never to be forgotten an American Hero. Thank You.
S. Allen
May 24, 2009
Never Forgotten.
Kenna Larra
May 19, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
In Memory of Allan ~ (Debra Estep)
November 1, 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 Allan, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. 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)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Peggy Childers
November 1, 2008
To the family of Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu:
Allan 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
May 13, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Petty Officer 2nd Class Espiritu!
April 6, 2008
Still thinking of you and your sacrifice! That day cannot be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Our Hero with your Brothers!
March 16, 2008
HM3 (FMF) Michael Mendenhall
December 31, 2007
To the family of Petty Officer Espiritu. I served with with him in 29 Palms Ca and I always remember him being hard working and kind. I feel very bad for your loss. I know I will always remember his service until my memory fades.
Capt Carla Sizer, USAF
December 6, 2007
I can't even find the words...I lost my 19 year old son--5 Sept 2007, Balad, Iraq. I am absolutely devastated and I know that you are too...but find comfort in the fact that we will see our loved ones, our heroes again. Do I wish that I could trade places with my son? ABSOLUTELY not. He is in the arms of our Lord--"And God will 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" ~Rev 21:4
What a wonderful thought...
May God bless Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu, God bless you and your family and God bless America!
Contact me if you want to talk.
PROUD Mother of
Specialist Dane R. Balcon
KIA, 5 September 2007
Balad, Iraq
Robert & Tami Hawkins
December 4, 2007
our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tragic time. he was a true hero.
December 4, 2007
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
SHIRLEY DONEY
December 4, 2007
REST IN PEACE OFFICER CUNDANGA ESPIRITU, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL OFFICERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
December 4, 2007
Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
Michael iezzi
December 4, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Allan to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Allan in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
HA Daniel Engelhardt
September 15, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Amos Tweh
September 15, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
August 17, 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 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)
Florence McSween-Elkins
July 31, 2007
To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of Mine,” He said.
“For you to love the While he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or 22 or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace and relief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are some lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to take him back again?”
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned.
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”
I share in your loss; Proud Mother of Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Adam McSween EODMU-11; IKA near Kirkuk, Iraq on 04-06-07
July 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 2nd Class Espiritu and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary
May 14, 2007
A true American hero.God bless Allan and his family
Ricky Elliott
March 23, 2007
America's finest!!!! I served with him in Iraq on his first deployment there. He always lead from the front.
Micah Gaines
November 2, 2006
~To the Espiritu Family~
A year gone by so quickly, but the memories haven't faded. As I was unable to attend the memorial today, I wanted you to know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you so much, HM2. Thank you for being a hero.
Garnet Jenkins
November 1, 2006
Remembering Petty Officer 2nd Class Allan M. Cundanga Espiritu, on this first anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage,
Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Allan rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Espiritu family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
susan Johnson
August 1, 2006
I never new this officer or any of the men or women who had died in war defeneding our freemdom to live here in the great U.S.A. but thank you to you and all the men and woman for serving our country and giving your lives for our country.
Marc Rhodes
July 16, 2006
Never Forgotten Young warrior!!!!
HMC(SW/FMF)(Ret)Marc A. Rhodes
Gueillermo Mendez
June 1, 2006
Allan, I can't believe your gone! I'll miss you my brother!! You will never be forgotten!
Vio Con Dios
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 28, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY CONDOLENCES. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
HMCS (FMF) Robert Asztalos
May 16, 2006
I was in Ramadi when Allan was killed. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss. It might not mean alot since he is gone but he was a hero to do what he did day-after-day out there.
Pat Canfall
May 8, 2006
My condolences to the Cundanga-Espiritu family. Allan 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.
David Toston
May 1, 2006
Allen you'll never be forgotten. You'll always be my brother. I keep your memory in my heart and in the new sailors that I mentor. R.I.P. One Love!
HM2 David E. Toston
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 11, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Cundanga Espiritu family in the loss of Allan. I did not know Allan, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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.
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~
Tommy Velasquez
December 14, 2005
Dear Espiritu family,
I knew Allan ever since we were in grade school and during High School. We were never really close but after High School when I was in the Marine Corps and he had just joined the Navy, we would run into each other from time to time and just catch up a little about each other's lives. I could see that he was always happy with his family when I would run into him. As a fellow servicemember I just want to say that I'm sorry for your loss and I send my condolences.
Semper Fi,
Tommy Velasquez
AMC(AW) Calimquim
December 12, 2005
My heartfelt condolences to the Espiritu family. I heard Allan's name through my brother and bro-in-law who are both Navy Corpman that just got back from Iraq. I am sorry for your loss. He will be in our prayers. He is a hero.
shawnee
November 24, 2005
Rest in peace.
RASHAD BOYD
November 22, 2005
Rest In Peace shipmate you will always be remembered.
Linda and Mike Garrison
November 19, 2005
Dear Espiritu Family,
Words cannot describe our sorrow for your loss. We didn’t know Allan but I am sure he was an outstanding human being. His dedication to his country, and his willingness to go in harm’s way to protect our way of life speak volumes for his character.
Your sacrifice cannot be fully understood by anyone who hasn’t been there, but we can tell you that Allan did not die in vain. My father served in the Navy in WWII, my husband in the Army, and our son-in-law is currently a Marine. Freedom is not free, and the sacrifice made by your family is the ultimate tribute to our country.
God Bless you and your family in this time of need, and for all times. Know that there are many, many Americans who cry with you for your loss, wish we could enfold you in our arms, and thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Allan has touched all of us and he he will live in our hearts forever.
November 15, 2005
Lisa Deese
November 13, 2005
Our condolences to the Espirita Family. Our prayers are with you from one navy family to another.
Frank Garcia
November 9, 2005
I knew Allan from High School, and I find myself fortunate to be able to call Allan my brother at arms. It seems like so many of us took the same road with just a different path. Ill miss you brother and my condolenses go out to his family.
Dominador Pagala
November 9, 2005
On behalf of the Filipino-American U.S. Marines association, I would like to express my deepest symphathy to the Espiritu Family. Our Prayers are with you...
MSGT PAGALA
PRESIDENT, FAUSMA
Villanueva Family
November 9, 2005
Our deepest condolences to the Espiritu Family. Our prayers are with you.
Eric Alinaya
November 9, 2005
I knew Allan since high school. If you were lucky enough to know him, then you knew how Allan's smile would light up every room that he entered. I am proud to say that I was his friend. Allan you truely are my hero. We love you and miss you BRO' !
Nancy Gratrix
November 8, 2005
Allan was a wonderful, compassionate co-worker, who will sorely be missed. He was dedicated to his family and his career, and we will never forget him.
Joanne Breckenridge
November 7, 2005
I met this man at a command bar-b-que last summer and his was a wonderful person. He has a beautiful family and I hope the best for them after this sad event has occured.
God bless them!
Redeem Reyes
November 7, 2005
Kuya Allan will forever be missed and will be a hero in everyone's hearts.
MARY ELLEN CALLAHAN
November 7, 2005
Mother of Sgt. William Callahan, my heartfelt thoughts are with you. My deepest sympathy goes out to you.
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