Brenden N. Salazar Obituary

God bless Brenden, a true American hero.

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Hello I know that I didnt know you but I would like to thank you for your service to our country I attended your dignified transfer in Dover as you accompanied my brother PFC julian Colvin as you rest in peace be an agel for your family and friends in these times of grief.

I attended PFC Salazar's memorial service here in Vicenza, Italy. The Chapel had standing room only. My condolences to his family.

To the family of Brenden, I never knew him until we lost him! I cannot imagine the hurt your going through. I was able to attend St. Stephens celebratin of life...what a beautiful service. He is a true hero...his love for Hannah, your family and our country was truely what made a fantastic memory for all of you. Prayers are here for you and will continue. You will see him again in Heaven...God bless all...Your neighbor in Chuluota...

Rest in peace PFC Brenden Salazar you served your country with HONOR!

I am a mom of a PFC(rushing)3 brigade'71st calvry.my son was killed 11-11-11. i know the pain you are going through. but remember Brenden is an American hero. he sacrificed his life for his country. my family and I send your family sincere prayers. You all are in our hearts and prayers.Brenden will never be forgotten. God Bless you. My family and I pray for you and your family at this time of need.

I didn't know this young man or his family. As a parent, mother, my heart goes out to his family. I took my 6 year old and stood along Red Bug Lake Road today as Brenden's procession drove past, to pay our respects. We are truly sorry for your loss!!

I never met you. I never knew you. I do not know your Family. However I do know that the American way of life and my world are free because of men like you. PFC BRENDEN SALAZAR, PFC BRENDEN SALAZAR, PFC BRENDEN SALAZAR!!!! You will not be forgotten. Godspeed to you and my prayer to your family...

Salazar Family

Your son gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can be free; he is a true American Hero. May you take comfort in knowing your son has been called home to be with Lord and Savior. We are so so sorry for your loss. As daughter of Army Vet., wife of a Navy Vet and the mother of my our Air Force son and daughter, can't begin to know your pain. I do know the threat our country faces and because of your special son the world is a safer place. GOD BLESS

My thoughts and prayers have been with you at this most difficult time. I pray you can take comfort knowing your son was proud to serve his country and is truly an American Hero for his ultimate sacrifice. May you find comfort in your special memories and know he will always be in your hearts and protecting you from above.
Proud Mom of a US Marine.

Jim and Jovanna, my heart goes out to you both for your loss. Brenden was a wonderful young man and showed such courage joining the service and giving his life to serve our country. He will be missed. With our deepest sympathies!

There are no words that I can say to help to make you all feel better. Except to say that BRENDEN is a true HERO!!!!! God Bless you all.

To the Family & Friends of Brenden,

Several years ago a young man was spotted in our parking lot wearing tennis shoes you had to put sunglasses on to look at and a hair do that..well was different. We soon found out that it was Brenden, Jovanna's son, a part time employee for Good-To-Go. Not only was he "colorful" but Brenden was always cheerful, polite and a very hard worker. It was our pleasure to know him.

This same young man grew up, traded the hair for a helmet, the sneakers for
combat boots and became a SOLDIER. Brenden gave his life on foreign soil so that all of us could continue to enjoy our liberties. For that we will
be forever both sad and grateful.

Jim, Jovanna and Hannah our thoughts and prayers are with you at the most
devastating time of your lives but remember...you now have a special guardian angel up in heaven running around with funky colored sneakers watching out for you.

With love,
Karen, Mike, Barbara & Lorrie
K&M Imports, Inc.

I am the mom of a PFC, and I know how hard it was for Brenden to say goodbye. He is a true young American hero. God Bless your family.

Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten - I pray for you and your family. God Speed Soldier!

GOD Bless all of you in this difficult time. Thank you again for all your family does for this counrty and all of us!

Jovanna and Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. Brenden was doing what he wanted. I hope that brings you some peace. He's another American hero who was taken too soon.

Brenden family my heart hurts for you and in your darkest time walk with the lord i know that is hard right now but i will be behind you in thought helping you
Brendaen stand tall with your bothers before you they are there to greet you
a military mom of 2 PFC.McDaniel,Xzaver 173rd of the 503 airborne says [I AM MY BROTHER'S KEEPER ]

God bless you Pfc.Salazar. I am eternally grateful for your service, and I pray that your family and friends find peace and comfort through your love. You are an American hero, and will never be forgotten.

God bless you Pfc.Salazar. I am eternally grateful for your service, and pray that your family and friends find peace and comfort through your love. You are an American hero, and will never be forgotten.

To All of Brenden's Family: At a time of such sorrow, there are no words one can say to ease your pain. I offer my prayers and thoughts to your family. May the loving memories of Brendon give you strength and courage and help you in your grief. His love will forever be with you. God Bless....

RIP PFC. Brenden N. Salazar My Prayers are w/ you & for your great family. You will be missed & never forgotten.

Jimmy, Jovanna and Hannah -

I wish I had gotten to know Brenden. But he is a part of our extended family, and will always be loved. I honor his service and sacrifice, and feel blessed that he is looking down on us all now.

Dear Family of Brenden.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you.
Suzanne and Jim Godfrey

Thank you Brenden for all that you have done. You are a true hero to me. I can't find the right words to say, but I honor you, Brenden. I know you're looking down on us all, we will continue to celebrate your life! You will always be in my thoughts.

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 our Brother-in-Arms, PFC Brenden N. Salazar, U.S. Army. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Brenden. And to Brenden 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. Brenden you gave the last full measure of devotion for what you believed in and fought for. No greater love and patriotism are shown than when a man lays down his life in service to his country. Brenden, you are a brave American 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 1,261 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Brenden's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Thank you for your service.

Dear Jim, Jovanna and Hannah,

May the Lord bless you with love and strength in this most difficult of times. Our thougths and prayers are with Brenden and your family. Brenden will remain, enternally, an American Hero. This We Will Defend.

Larry and Theresa

Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one
and hero Brenden, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service for our
country.
God Bless you Pfc. Brenden N.
Salazar...you will not be forgotten.

Brenden thank you for your sacrifice, the commitment you made was far more significant than anything I have ever done, my life is meaningless compared to yours. I weep for your family at their loss, and extend my most heartfelt sympathies.

“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881) British politician and author.
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Many words are used so often that their true meaning becomes diluted. The word “hero” is one of those words. The media chooses to use the word hero to describe any act of good intention. In the era of sounds bites and three minute segments on television or cable news the word hero has become over used and underappreciated. Even the print media are prone to cast the net of hero over to many acts of good Samaritans. The general population is left with the feeling that everyone who wakes up and walks out the door is a hero. It is true that we have heroes walking amongst us, yet becoming a hero is made of sterner stuff that rising and walking out the door.
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For those of us who knew Brenden, we watched a boy become a man and a man become a soldier. His battle buddies will convey his friendship and camaraderie but underlying that friendship was a set of personal values forged by a loving family during his formative youth. Brenden learned the importance of selfless service and became a soldier who practiced that value. As his service career progressed he internalized other values. Values like personal courage, honor and duty may not have been verbally spoken but were demonstrated by his acts and deeds.
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Some people work a life time to become a person of honor. Brenden achieved that status in a single score of years. Brenden's is a hero and gives us all an example to emulate. He is a hero who provides the memory of a great name and an inheritance of a great example. May we all honor his memory and carry with us his great example.

Hello, My name is Marie and I am having a Mass said for your son who died so bravely. Father Richard will say the Mass for his soul. God bless you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God bless you and provide you the peace only He can grant.

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Brenden will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .

I Salute You.

Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

Thank you for reaching out, sending your beautiful thoughts, prayers and memories, this last week has been unbearable, it hurts to breath, but we are so proud of our son, his commitment, his dedication and his strength... Your Dad, James, your little sister Hannah (& Sophie) are so thankful beyond words... While Hannah was sick over the years int he hospital you have been a source of strength for her... You are a role model for her, You're an amazing son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. You have impacted our lives and community for eternity... I am soooo thankful to have spent time with you in Italy in May... I dream of that day and a half, with warmth and gratefulness... I love you Brenden....

I knew you as a little boy, wish i could have met ya as a young man. What you gave will never be forgotten. I never forget ya Brenden...

I am so sorry that you have suffered the ultimate loss of your son in service to his county. Sometimes it's hard to understand why a soldier has to die while serving to protect his or her country. He was a credit to the uniform and such an outstanding and shining example of a real hero. He knew it was in his blood to serve his country and to protect those who he truly loved and loved him, as well as those who just stay in the shades of the freedom a soldier provides.

From the book of Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" And just as Isaiah answered the Lord, Brenden answered. He lived with a father and a mother who both serve our country and he learned what an honor it is to be in uniform. He also learned and lived to serve others as he quickly learned with Hannah his “lil' sis”

The Lord our God will bestow a very special blessing on you for the great sacrifice you have been asked to endure. Your son's death will not be in vain. My prayers will be with you along with those of a grateful nation, for the great sacrifice your son made in service to his country and for your wonderful family at this sad and tragic time. The Bible says "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." I believe that God will shed his blessings on you at this time. These are times when our Faith is tested the most, and yet it is Faith that will see us through the sorrow and agony of this tragedy. I know that your faith will keep you strong. Please know that the prayers of so many people are with you and your wonderful family. I hope that you can find some solace in knowing that your loss is shared so deeply. I pray that God gives you the grace to carry on. I know you are both (and Hannah) proud of your son and his ultimate service to his country. God Bless You All. In Deep Faith & Sympathy, Lizette Olson-Ruiz (Sgt,US Army, C co, 5-101st Ft Campbell)

I was one of Brenden's elementary school teachers and my son was in his class. He was a sweet boy and we are so proud of the brave young man he grew up to be. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Brenden is a shining light to his classmates of Hagerty High 2010 graduating class and to the citizens of Oviedo/Chuluota, Florida. He will be remembered for his ultimate sacrifice. Your family's loss is felt by us all now and forever. God Bless you. The Tyrrell Family

My deepest sympathy to Brenden's family. May you be comforted by the many memories and knowing a Guardian Angel now watches over your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.

Dear Salazar Family,
My wife and I offer our sincerest condolences to your family! Our son was in Brendan's platoon. He, as are we were deeply saddened by his loss.
PFC Salazar, as only a fellow paratrooper will understand, Rest in Peace, I'll see you on the drop zone! Very respectfully, SGM Fragoso

Dear Family Salazar, I am heartbroken over your loss of such a beautiful, heroic young man. I shall not forget him, nor you, whose pain surpasses my human understanding. But I know that the Sweet Mother of Jesus does understand; she loves Brenden as her own and will be there for you and for him. May rays of Divine Mercy pour upon you from the Heart of Christ,

My heart is heavy as I offer my deepest sympathy to the family, friends and military unit of PFC. Brenden Salazar.

I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of PFC Brenden N. Salazar. May the Lord comfort you in the difficult days ahead.

Godspeed Brenden.....Godspeed.....may the pain of this life be forgotten in the comforting arms of angels, may your smile illuminate the heavens, may your spirit be a comfort to those who knew and loved you, and may your memory live forever as a testament to patriotism, love, and peace.

Our family knows the pain and heartache your family is going through. We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

The Kirton Family
Army CPL Brandon Kirton
KIA 5/18/11 - Afghanistan

Brenden, You are my hero.

My heart goes out to the friends and family of PFC Brenden Salazar. RIP, and thank you and all our brave men and women for being the tip of the sword in our fight to keep freedom alive in this country. :)

God bless you and your family. You will be missed and you will always be honored and remembered for the sacrifice you made to keep us free.

Words can never express the gratitude we have as a nation for your ultimate sacrafice. May God Bless you in your time of need.

Sophie will always have a soldier to look after her now. Brenden is a hero.

I am so sorry for you loss. You will be in my heart and prayers.

Semper Fi

Thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss of your Hero. Semper Fi

At such a time,
There isn't much that anyone can say,
But many thoughts & prayers go out to you
in sympathy today.
He served and died as a true hero and will
never be forgotten.

Brenden will be honored and remembered at our 5th
Annual Run For the Fallen in Tampa - August 25 & 26, 2012.

“He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today
that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace
my Brothers, you have not been forgotten. (W. Shakespeare)

Your Hero and your family
have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Our family is forever grateful
for the service and job
that has been done in order to
keep us safe in our homeland.
May God wrap His loving arms around you all
and hold you close throughout
this very difficult time.

You are all in our thoughts & prayers

PMM of wounded warrior Veteran Adam, USMC

Our hearts ache, and we grieve for family left behind, but are comforted in the knowledge he is with a loving God who called him home early to become a guardian angel for his little sister, Sophie. Love to Chris, Jennifer and Sophie. (Brenden's dad,step-mom, and sister).