Gregory Rodriguez Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Rodriguez Family know that we just made a small donation to the Military Working Dog Team Support Association in honor of Gregory A. Rod Rodriguez US Army Sergeant 1st Class. 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

We were on our way to go fishing on lackland Afb when in his 1998 Ford f-150 he decided to make a song about a trout

A great man and a great friend to my father.
He still wears a wristband with Greg's name on it every day.

We won't forget.

Unreal season this year. Coyotes finally get ownership but don't make playoffs. Your Wings got blasted out of the first round by the Bruins.
I'll down a beer for you and your Dead Wings tonight.

Not forgotten

Your going to be rolling on this one. For the first time in years, no probably a century, your Red Wings are fighting for the #8 seed to make the playoffs with the Coyotes nipping at their heels.

Hey Bud, still thinking of you. Miss ya Rod

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Rodriguez:
Please accept my remembrance of Gregory on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Hot Rod,
Not a day goes by without thinking of you bud. I miss the old days of Aloha Fidays drinking beer and playing Hockey on the Playstation.
I'm so proud of the Soldier that you became and it's a shame we didn't get to work dogs with each other before I had to leave the Army, we wouldve had a blast.
I miss you my friend, and someday the Coyotes are going to beat your damn Red Wings. Cheers to you my friend, put in a good word for me.

Not a day goes by that you are not thought of. The Wings swept the Coyotes in round one and face the Sharks for round two, starting tomorrow! Not bad for a team of old guys, eh!? Enjoy a cold one with the BIG MAN, and put in a good word with him for me, would ya? http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2011/columns/story?columnist=lebrun_pierre&id=6439333

To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Rodriguez:
Remembering Gregory 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

Miss you brother, more than you know. Rest easy man and know that I wear your name around my wrist to honor you everyday. I bet your laughing your butt off about that. You know you always used to sing "in heaven there is no beer" if there is I'm sure your having your share. Thanks for being my friend and brother in arms.

Laura Rodriguez, I don't know if you remember me but I so remember you and Greg. I spent so many awesome times with greg and the gang in Hawaii. I am very sad to see this happen to a great individual who I will always consider my friend. I was stationed with Greg from the beginning in December 1996 until I PCS'ed to Ft. Bragg, NC in 1999. We were in 4th Platoon 58th Military Police Company. You both went to my wedding. I am SFC Daniel Yentsch and I am currently in Kandahar Afghanistan. This is my 3rd tour and I have been in for 14 years of service. I think about Greg often. He would brighten the room with his sense of humor and I remember him walking out of his room in the BKS in Hawaii wearing his Detroit Red Wings Hockey jersey. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please feel free to keep in touch [email protected]

Today, you would've turned 37. I'm going to take the kids to Baskin Robbins, and enjoy one of your favorite treats. Happy Birthday, Dearheart!

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Rodriguez:
Gregory 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

Greg, in a few months it will be a year since you left God's earth for higher ground. I wanted you to know that you aren't forgotten and I know that your family and friends will always hold you near in their hearts. If they ever want to have someone to talk to please let them know through God's grace that they can reach out to all of us Gold Star Mothers & families and we will respond.

May God continue to grant comfort and peace to your family and friends.

http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com

In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
CO-A 2/505th PIR 82nd Airborne

I am deeply sadden that you left us to be with a higher power. You will never be forgotten in the K-9 world. I knew Greg from DTS at Lackland, we had some really good laughs there. Even right now it puts a a bitter sweet smile on my face of all the funny stuff we used to do. You will always and forever be missed.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Rodriguez family and friends in the loss of Gregory. I did not know Gregory, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Gregory you are my 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~

Merry Christmas, baby!

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 Gregory, 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep - Aleandri
Twinsburg, 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

Greg, I know your with us at every sunrise, protecting us during every conflict. I'll be praying for you and your family and thinking of our good times rolling through Dog School.
"Fair winds and following seas, to a shipmate, warrior and friend"
MAC(SW) Paul Fogel, USN
Dog Handler/Kennel Master

To the family of the roaster, He was not only a excellent solider. But one of my closest friends. I worked with him at 341 TRS Lackland AFB, TX DTS and I am deeply saddened by your loss. Know that he will live on in all the hearts of the people he touched. He always knew how to lighten a dark day by breaking the ice by doing something crazy and making us all laugh. He was an excellent handler and trainer. He was a excellent leader and always had the soldiers best intrests at heart. From all the K-9 Handlers at Kunsan AB. Some gave all so others may live.

My condolences to the family of Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Rodruguez. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them; and that care very deeply about them.

Thankyou for this opportunity to stand once again and reflect upon the Supreme Sacrifice made by this HERO and and this stalwart Family. To you I (we) can never repay the debt, please know that I will always remember and stand in mute thanks of the Honor earned from within yourselves that shines through You. Thank you Da Wall PGR/ANC

Laura, May Greg rest in peace. We had fun times at Lackland especially at work and then on the softball field. Denise and I felt a special bond with Greg and yourself. Many times we would sit after the softball games, drink a cold one, and talk about this war trying to make it through with our own terms. I wish you all the best for you and your chrildren. Please don't hesitiant to contact me.

October 14, 1972. Happy 36th Birthday, Dearheart! We are missing you, but will be celebrating your life. Love, Laura and the kids.

To the family and parents of Gregory I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you

goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

I would like to send my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one.Thank You Gregory for your service to this great country, you will never be forgotten.

i just wanted to tell you how deeply sorry i am for your loss. i met ROD in ansbach/germany, where he worked as a doghandler with my boyfriend sgt. harris. i got a chance to meet him, and have to say, that he really had a way to touch peoples heart. he was very funny and would always joke with people from the kennels, but was also always out training with jacko. i hope that his family will have the chance to adopt jacko as a member of the family. i know how much of a companion he was to ROD, ever since he showed me how crazy jacko gets when rod would walk up to his kennel. it was a funny sight!
please accept my condolences.

I am very sorry to hear of Greg's passing. His sister, Lisa, and I were friends in junior high & high school. I remember Greg would tease me and Lisa when I would be at their house, or their grandmother's. My sincerest condolences to Greg's family.

I just finished watching the tribute to Greg and it brought me to tears. I was a member of Greg's graduating class in high school so I was shocked to hear of his passing. I wish the best to you Laura and your 3 beautiful children. Everytime they watch that tribute they will be reminded of how much their dad did for everyone.

Greg will always have a special place in many peoples heart. I have many special memories that make me laugh looking back, like Greg driving through Burger King Drive-Thu back wards, pushing his car that didn't run in the rain and screaming our lungs out at a Red Wings game. Greg was the type of friend that seemed to have a 6th sense about his friends, it seemed when ever they were in need he was there either in person, on the phone or with an email. His loss has been very hard, but I can honestly say I have felt him around me providing comfort, like he always did. I am forever grateful for his friendship and service to our country. To his family-thank you for sharing him with everyone and please know that he is considered a Hero by his country. He will forever be watching over you and know that his love for you keep him going during the hard times when he was away from you.

"Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I., One died for your soul...the other for your freedom." Thank you for all you have done Greg. We will NEVER forget YOU.

To the family of Greg: i went to high school with Greg and he was a very nice caring soul. there werent many of us minorities but greg was part of our little group and we had the pleasure to prank greg! he would look at us like 'you guys are crazy' and kind of process in, and laugh later! one memorable time was when greg gave us all a ride home to our horror and gave us a thrill!!!! we slammed him and always made him remember the roller coaster ride! thank you greg for making a difference in our lives and for protecting us, our children, and our country. you will forever be remembered.

Laura,

I know what you are feeling and going through. Please know that I will always be here for you. To the children always know that your daddy was a hero and gave his life for our freedom and country. He will always be with you in spirit. Laura always trust in God and have faith.

MAY GOD'S WONDERFUL GRACE COMFORT YOUR HEARTS AND MAY THE MEMORY OF THIS HERO MAKE YOUR HEART GLAD. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

laura,
even though im a teen i feel so bad with your loss. just remember the fun times you guys had, and take it one step at a time. he will always be with you and your children. he is in a better place and we will be with him when our time has come.

Thanks for humoring me everytime I tried to challenge you to anything, thinking I might win. You helped me become a stronger person- always say what you think, never back down, & stand for what you believe in. You encouraged me to follow my dreams- even when I didn't believe in myself.
Thank you for protecting us all.
You will always be missed.
We love you Greg!

Cassandra & John

Dear Laura:

This old Army veteran - your friend - is deeply saddened that Greg has been taken from you. As a friend, nothing I can say here and now will add to what you already know regarding my sentiments and condolences. But as an Army veteran, I want to ensure that you always remember this: You are forever part of an extended family, one far bigger than the active Army family you already know so well. That family will always be there for you, and for the beautiful children that you and Greg brought into this world.

With Love and Deepest Sympathies,

Alex

SFC Rod and I were in the same SSD class together. Rod was the type of NCO that anyone could talk to and relate with. I was on leave from Afghanistan when Rod was KIA and didnt get the news until I got back in country. Rod will be missed by many and remembered by all. I'm honored that I have had the chance to know Rod and met his family.

To the Rodriguez family may the Angels watch over you. For Greg's kids your dad is a hero.

Rip SFC Gregory Rodriguez.

SSD CALSS 010807

SPC O'Rourke, Patrick

May The Lord comfort you and your family. It takes a very special person to serve in Our Mlitary and extra dedication to be a K-9 Hander. Sgt. 1st Class Rodriguez is truly A Hero in our eyes. Your family will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Respectfully Submitted,
Chris, Brenda, & Kelsey Baker
Proud Family of
Lcpl. Baker, Christopher
K-9 Unit
USMC

It was an honor to have known Greg, who was our neighbor for the past 4 years. We will never forget those nights when we would stay outside watching our kids play, kicking back and drinking a cold one. We will never forget you and your family will always be in our hearts and prayers. This one is for you Greg.
Laura, if you ever need anything, you know we are here for you and the kids.
Love from the Munoz Family.

I had the honor to know Rod in Afghanistan during the deployment he lost his life on. He became a dear friend, and a hero I will never forget. He touched my life in a very special way. I spoke to him the morning of his last mission, and as always he was ready to go and do his job to the very best of his capabilities. He was an outstanding dog handler and an even better person. My fondest memory of him on this trip was every night when I would run around the track, he would be out there with his dog Jacko training to adapt to the IEDs out there, and every time I would run by him, he would cheer me on which kept my motivation to keep going. To his family, I pray for you daily and am deeply sorry for your loss. Rod was an amazing person to know...and I am honored to say that I knew him and called him a friend.

As Greg's or "Rods" wife I am writing to let everyone know that I am reading your messages. They are very special and meaningful to me and hopefully I'll be able to print everything out to put into a scrapbook for our children to see as they grow up. I loved Greg and he will be dearly missed each and every day that I live.
Thank you all for your messages. If anyone would like to personally contact me. [email protected], or www.myspace.com/elmabelgrl.
Mrs. Laura Rodriguez

My sincere condolances to the Rodriguez family.
I worked with Sgt Rod in Germany at the Ansbach Base. He was one of the best Doghandlers I ever seen and I´m happy that I know him and learn a lot of things from him.
God bless you all.
R.i.P. Rod!

My sincere condolances to the Rodriguez family.
My son Sgt. Adam Leigh Cann, USMC, was the first K-9 handler to be KIA in Iraq (01/05/06).
I am happy that Gregory chose to be in Arlington with all the heroes of many wars. He and Adam will be close together in section 60.
I wish the family peace. God Bless you all. Thank you especially for Gregory and what he has given to his comrades, family and Country.

Semper Fi

To the family and friends of fallen Hero SFC Rodriguez...I am so deeply sorry for your loss. We lost one of our handlers in FEB in Afghanistan. His dog, Bo, survived and is now in the care of his brother. I pray God brings you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

His sacrifice has secured him a special place in out minds, our hearts and in heaven.

It is the sacrifice of people like Sgt. Rodriguez who make Amercia the greatest country on Earth. May God bless your family and give them peace. Thank you.

thank you for your service. i never met you. you showed up after i had left after i lost my partner.
only a select few of us handlers know what you were going through and what you were doing. thank you for helping our country.
thank you also for helping make a name for us handlers.

I don't know if the Rodriguez family will see this or not but I sincerly
hope they do. I was there on this sad day when "Rod" as he asked us to
call him died. Rod was truly passionate about his job and was always
doing all he could to improve the abilities of Jacko his dog. Any time
new IED techniques came out Rod would train Jacko to still be able to
find any IED set in with the new techniques. I'm writing this though so
Rods' family and the whole world understand just how much of a hero he
really was that day. I can't tell the whole story on here but Rod saved
my life that day and ensured I would make it home. After I had aleady
been wounded that day Rod on multiple occasions placed himself in harms
way to protect me and prevent me from being wounded again. Rod truly is
a HERO as he saved my life and gave his own protecting me as I was
already wounded. Rodriguez family I hope you see this and see he truly
is a HERO. My heart goes out to you.

I wish to pass on my deepest sympathies to your family. America would not be Free without Heroes like your son. I know he is smiling down on an America that will forever remain the land of the Free because of the sacrifices of the Brave Heroes like him. May God bless and comfort you in this sad time.

Lori and kids, my heart goes out to you all, and pray that all your memories will confort you in your days to come. He was a great person to know and will be missed by all who loved and knew him. God Bless. Your friend Chris Banda

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

To the Rodriguez family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Gregorys' memory in your heart and please remember he shall 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.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Rodriguez. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Hero. Always know he will never be forgotten. Keep your memories of Gregory close and I pray they bring you comfort. I also lost a Hero, my grandson, eight days after he turned 19. I thank God everyday that he chose me to be Aaron's grandmother. Something funny Aaron said or did crosses my mind and I'll laugh or just smile (always cry), those moments just make my day.
Thank you for the brave sacrifice you made for our country Gregory. Rest In Peace young Hero. You will never be forgotten.
In loving memory of my grandson
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward
4/28/89 - 5/6/2008 KIA Anbar, Iraq

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

SGT 1st Class Gregory, I want to thank you for the brave sacrifice you made for my continued freedom, rest assure you will never be forgotten. to the Rodriquez family. I am so sorry for your loss, even more the an American Hero, Greg is your family and there is no greater loss. my heart breaks for you all. we may not know eachother but now share a bond as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward, age 19 was K.I.A. on May 6 2008 while serving in Iraq, he belonged to the 170th military police, Fort Lewis Wa. always Hero's and forever our family. may God bless us all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in peace Greg, America love's you...
Proud Army aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward.

To the Rodriguez family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Gregorys' memory in your heart and please remember he shall 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.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

REST IN PEACE SGT 1ST CLASS RODRIGUEZ, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Greg, I just wanted to say thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation, a nation in mourning for our fallen hero’s. You like so many other sailors and soldiers chose to serve our nation when needed most and with your life you protected the very core of what America stands for. My nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward also made that sacrifice on 5/6/2008 when he was killed in action in Iraq. As I mourn for my nephew I mourn for you and so many other brave soldiers and know that you all will forever be in my thoughts and prayers, we as a nation will never forget you. I stand tall and salute you Greg and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for the nights we at home could sleep without fear and know that we are safe. To the Rodriguez family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Gregory and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Sgt 1st Class Gregory Rodriguez. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!


(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

Rest in peace.

"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN HE WHO GIVES HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND". FREEDOM IS OUR GIFT FROM YOU SFC, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT GIFT GREG. REST IN PEACE HERO, YOUR MISSON IS DONE


CSM W.H.WILLIAMSON

I am new to this site, my Marine is scheduled to deploy next week.
I did not know this soldier personally, but feel it is important to support each military loss, as a family member, regardless of personal connections.
The fact that Gregory's death comes at what is considered a down time of danger in Iraq is especially sad.
I am so sorry for your loss, and thankful for his dedication to our country. Standing for our country, steadfast, without hisitation, is very brave and noble.
Thank you for being one of the brave and standing for our freedom.
Jacqueline Wegner

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 Sgt1c Gregory Rodriguez our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Greg. And to Greg it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Greg, you are a brave 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 1,409 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Greg’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SFC Gregory Rodriguez for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My husband is a fellow handler, and they actually worked together for a time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I want you to know that you have the love and support of us, your military family. God Bless.
Heather Krause

In Humble Thanks, to this Brave Young Soldier, who has given his life, in the Service of our Country and for Freedom, With so much gratitude for his Courage, and his Unselfish Dedication and Service.

Rest Safely now, SFC Gregory Rodriguez, in the Hands of God and may the Peace of God be with your loving family.
Those who Make these Sacrifices, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them, Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country morns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a True American Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your Loss.