Reuben M. Fernandez Obituary

I live on Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma. Someone here is searching for any family members of Sgt. Reuben Fernandez because they found a ring washed up on the beach by their house that is engraved with his name and date that he died. If anyone reads this who is related to him please contact me and I'll do everything I know how to do to connect you with the person who has his ring. You can e-mail me at...
sueford.butterfly2006@
gmail.com
God bless you!

Still think about you and miss you buddy.

Today you would have been 31.. we think of you daily...missing you everyday...you are so loved and we will continue to tell your story...The heartache remains from missing you, but the memories you left are the best. HAPPY BIRTHDAY in heaven.. love Tia

Remembering you this Memorial weekend just like every other day...missing you soooooo much! I love you. All gave some SOME gave ALL. Never forgotten Marcus...

Reuben lived in the tent right next to me over there.(both hhc) we shared meals together and would chat whenever we crossed paths during down time. ill never forget that day. I think about him often and want his family to know that he was as good as they get.

Remembering you today as always.... Not a day goes by that we don't think about you and your name is spoken for sure by your Momma and several others! Never forgotten our hero... Can't believe it has been 5 years seems like just yesterday and yet at times it feels like a lifetime since we have seen you or hugged you and looked into those big beautiful eyes....forever in our hearts!!!! Rest in peace

To the family and friends of Sgt. Reuben M. Fernandez:
Please accept my remembrance of Reuben on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

I cant believe its been this long since we lost our HERO....you served our country well and paid the ultimate price that can be paid for our freedom...We miss you more than ever but continue to honor your memory in every way possible...there is not a day that goes by that i dont think of you and miss your smile. I know you are happy with your dad and buela and all the rest of our family but we still miss you everyday...Love you and we will never let your memory fade...Our Hero forever!!!

Marcus, I miss your smile,those beautiful big eyes and your contagious laugh, how can we ever adjust to living without you here on earth. I know you are celebrating in heaven with all your other loved ones but we sure miss you here:( your life here was way too short but thank you for the wonderful memories. The memories are what keeps us going until we meet again. I love you and miss you soooooo much. You were and are and will always be our "HERO" THANKS!!!

Love Tia Licha

To the family and friends of Sgt. Reuben M. Fernandez:
Remembering Reuben 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

I think of you often, about the times when we were younger, I look up articles of you often because it seems surreal that you are really gone. My last memory of you is when you were in town what a blast we had at that club, I will never forget you and will always be gratful for the ultimate sacrfice you gave.

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

I miss u bro

Thank you Mrs. Fernandez for contacting me please call me and I can put you in touch with Jared. 254-493-6394

To the family of Sgt. Reuben M. Fernandez:
Reuben 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

Sgt Fernandez will be forever missed, by myself and all of his friends that served with him.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Fernandez family and friends in the loss of Reuben. I did not know Reuben, 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 and from the moving tribute. Reuben 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"

Reuben Fernandez, Thank you young soldier for your service to me and mine. Mine being Jared Acton who was there with you and drove you to medical help. Just know this you will never be forgotten and that as a mother of a soldier too that you belonged to me too as did the rest of your unit. My prayers continue to follow your family and you til eternity shines and just know you are thought well of. Rest young man you have given it all you lay down your life for a friend in service to your country. God Bless and God Speed

I was a civilian at FOB GarryOwen working for the Department of Defense when your loved one was killed. I can attest that he was loved and respected by his fellow soldiers. The soldiers experienced a series of emotions--from dismay and disbelief to anger to great sadness to a silent resolve to ensure that Reuben did not die in vain. Your son / cousin / relative / friend was and IS a true American hero. Now, 1/3 of a year afterwards, I can assure you that I pray often for the repose of his soul. I will not forget him nor his sacrifice that we may live free and in peace. Neither will his fellow soldiers. He will live on in their minds and hearts and actions.

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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

My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Cpl. Reuben M. Fernandez.Though no words can describe what you are going through,I to know these same feelings of loosing a loved one to war.Reuben thank you for your service to this great country.Hero's are never forgotten but always remembered.

My condolences to the family of Cpl. Reuben M. Fernandez. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them; and that care very deeply about them.

To the family and friends of fallen hero CPL Fernandez....I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. He will not be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

Reuben, god bless you soldier and thank you for your service to a grateful nation, forever we will mourn you and those fallen service members both before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was KIA in Iraq while on a routine patrol. My promise to him was that I would never forget him but also those fallen before and after him. When I made that promise to him the day we laid him to his final resting place I did not realize how often I would need to make entries on Legacy and it just breaks my heart knowing that so many other families have and will continue to feel the pain that our family has endured. To the Fernandez family 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 we will never forget Reuben

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please contact me if you need anything. My email address is [email protected].

To the Fernandez family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Reubens' 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

SGT RUBEN M. FERNANDEZ III THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. MAY GOD GIVE COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Gold Star Family of
Pfc Paul Balint Jr.
KIA 15 DEc 06
Ar Ramadi, Iraq

I am deeply saddened at the loss of this brave young soldier, a hero. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May your memories bring you some comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of my nephew
Lance Cpl. James R Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Al Anbar Provincfe

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God bless each family member and friend with peace and comfort. May you feel held in the prayers of a grateful nation

In loving memory of our nephew
US Army Spec Philip "Cody" Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Fort Richardson Ak.
KIA Baghdad Iraq 12/10/2006

USN/AMEC Ron Baker & Kimberly Henderson Baker
United States Navy

REST IN PEACE CPL. FERNANDEZ, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. From one military family to another who has a spouse currently serving in Iraq. May you find peace & strength at this time. Cpl. Reuben M. Fernandez is a True American Hero!

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 Cpl. Ruben M. Fernandez our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Ruben. And to Ruben 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. Ruben, 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 Ruben’s family and loved ones.

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

To the family and parents of Reuben 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

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

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Cpl Reuben M Fernandez. 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

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. The great state of Texas mourns the loss of another of it's sons. May God grant you peace and strength.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006, Ramadi, Iraq

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Cpl. Reuben M. Fernandez, with a Multitude of Thanks for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Reuben and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Fernandez family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago. My 22 year old nephew, is presently serving in Iraq.

"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Reuben.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank CPL Reuben Fernandez 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.