Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo
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Charlie Gili
April 8, 2024
Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Mario A. Castillo US Marine Lance Corporal.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Julia Rodriguez-Castillo
November 8, 2012
HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY MY MARINE!!!!
It is now 7 years since you left us and for me it feels like it was yesterday. I will always care your happy smile in my heart. I miss you very much and hate that I can't hear your voice calling my kids name bofo,muchie but someday little brother we will meet again. Your memory will live on for many years. I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW.
July 4, 2012
Remembering and Honoring Mario on this 4th of July 2012.
Peggy Childers
June 14, 2012
June 10, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo:
Always remembering Mario. "Some gave all."
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ROBERT GEORGE
September 4, 2011
I miss my childhood friend so much. I knew Mario since we sat next to each other in Kindergraden Indain Style. We were good friend up till the day of his passing. I never had such a close friend as him. I hope he watches over me! I want to say thank you old friend for stepping up, when you were called. You are the backbond of America and why it is so great. I hope to be half the person you are in my life!
Your friend always!
Julia Rodriguez
July 17, 2011
M A R I O
It has been 6 years since your departure and we miss you very much but your memories live on. I Love You Very Much and your niece(Edith) and nephew(Angel) will follow your footsteps to serve OUR GREAT COUNTRY.
Peggy Childers
June 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo:
Please accept my remembrance of Mario on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo:
Remembering Mario 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
Kenna Larra
June 17, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Peggy Childers
June 10, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo:
Mario 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
Emmanuel Vargas
September 18, 2008
Angela,
My name Is emmanuel vargas (lcpl)
I miss mario alot, i met you in combat engineer school for the marine corps birth. we all were so jealous when you came he was the only one with a date(good times) i never was able to say bye to him, i was stationed in ca. i miss him so much. i loved him and i love you. we will be able to see him again when god calls for us.
Rick, Ashley & Jordin Jackson
June 10, 2008
We did not know you, but our family would like to thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. You are a hero, and you will never be forgotten.
To the family.....we share in your grief, and hope God watches over you. Please know that your son will never be forgotten.
Marysol Musquiz
June 10, 2008
It's been 3 years today.. I still miss you so much. I'm so thankful that God blessed me with having you in my life. You will live in my heart forever. Love you cousin!!
In Memory of Mario ~ 'Happy' ~ (Debra Estep)
June 10, 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 Mario, but I am remembering
his service. 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Castillo!
Frederick Castillo
February 18, 2008
I did not know you. But I thank you, for the sacrafice that you gave.And also the past, present ,and future veterans of the United States of America. We are one under God!
Reyes Gomez
November 15, 2007
Prayer for the living and those that have passed………
Oh Great Usen he walks with you now
Oh Great Spirit be with us always and give us strength
Let our prayers be heard, felt and shared
Heal our pain but do not let us forget
The smiles, the laughter, the good times
Let my Family be our strength and
Let those who have gone before us hear our prayers
That they remain by our side always and
That we remember them always
When we feel the wind and see the sun rise
And on the moonlit night when you hear
The silence or the Night Eagle (Owl) calling
And there among the stars and beyond
Let us one day see them and you Great Spirit
Let our faith in you be our strength
Oh Great Spirit be with us always
Written by: Reyes Gomez (Itsa Tl'ee)
Ruby Rodriguez
September 7, 2007
MARIO WAS A GREAT PERSON WHO CARED FOR EVERYONE!
I KNEW MARIO SINCE I WAS A LITTLE KID HE WOULD ALWAYS PLAY WITH MY SISTER AND I.. WE R HONORED TO HAVE HAD MARIO AS A FRIEND AND AS A HERO THAT DEFENDED OUR COUNTRY!
THANKS MARIO WHERE EVER YOU ARE B THANKS!
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)
July 19, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Castillo and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Garnet Jenkins
June 11, 2007
The price Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo and the Castillo family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of your Brave Young Marine.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Mario's Sacrifice.
Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randy Hayes
March 9, 2007
It was my privelidge to have been Mario's High School Band Director. He was always extremely polite and helpful in numerous ways. Mario, you are missed by many.
Airman Basic Kristofer Morris
November 28, 2006
i knew Lance Corporal Mario A. Castillo for only a brief amount of time while we were in the Brownwood Lion Band but it was time well worth spending i wish that we could have that time back because Mario i miss you man>
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 3, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
daisy mares
July 20, 2006
I have known Mario since fifth grade and ever since then he has been a great friend. Knowing him was an honor. I will miss him so much. Love ya, mario
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
June 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Castillo family in the loss of Mario. I did not know Mario, 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. Mario it has been a year since you were taken. 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~
chelsey chidgey
May 27, 2006
happy bday manth 16 today!!!
"Happy" What a guy!!
February 4, 2006
Christina Rojas
January 26, 2006
To Happy-
We raise our glasses to you our Hero, we rememeber the smile you always carried, the fun you loved to have, the birth of a great man twenty-one years ago, and we salute you for the courage and integrity you had. We will remember you always and forever. Happy Birhtday Happy!
Tina Kopanski
January 25, 2006
Happy,
You are one of best men I will ever know, A hero to all. The fact that you could always see the silver lining in anything made you so great. I know you are in a better place making people laugh right now. We are all celebrating your life today and will raise a glass to you. God is lucky to have a wonderful new angel with him. We love and miss you.
JULIA(LCPL SISTER) RODRIGUEZ
December 29, 2005
I WOULD LIKE FIRST OF THANK THE COUNTRY FOR THE OUT POUR OF LOVE WE HAVE HAD FROM EVERYONE(YOUR MESSAGES AND CARDS AND GIFTS HAVE BEEN REALLY NICE MY FAMILY AND I THANK YOU VERY MUCH.) WE HAVE LOST SOMEONE REALLY IMPORTANT TO OUR FAMILY BUT WE KNOW HE'S IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.(REMEMBER BABY BROTHER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN) I LOST NOT ONLY A BROTHER BUT A FRIEND THAT WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME. TO ALL THE GUYS IN HE'S BATTLION THANK YOU FOR GIVING MY LITTLE BROTHER THE BEST LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, WEEKS, DAYS AND FOR BEING A FRIEND TO HIM. THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OUR COUNTRY REMEMBER WE LOVE YALL ALL. DOUG I KNOW MARIO WILL BE WITH YOU ON YOUR MISSION TO IRAQ WE LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL BE HOME SOON."HAPPY" LCPL MARIO CASTILLO WE LOVE YOU AND YOU AND LCPL ANDREW KIPELA WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN NEVER. TO MY WAKA YOUR WITH ME ALWAYS AND YOR MEMORY WILL LIVE FOR EVER.
Laura Frazier
November 29, 2005
Not only was Mario a Marine and my cousin, he was like a brother to me. We grew up together and I miss him dearly but I know he's in a better place sharing the roller coasters of Heaven with my husband. Thank you Mario for everything you did for our country so that we can live freely. I will always love you and will see you again one day soon!
marco martinez
November 21, 2005
one of the best people i ever met .i love you you brother. you are the best.
Cesar Guerrero
October 3, 2005
Hey Castillo, i'm glad i got to know you in engineer school, you were one of the nicest people i've met in my life, i remember everyday eatin breakfast at courthouse bay with you. What's sad to me was that i not only knew you but also Kilpela. I know both of you are in a better place.
DOUGLAS HOWARD
September 20, 2005
MARIO,
THANKS FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS OF BEING A FRIEND AND BROTHER. YOU MENT THE WORLD TO ME. THANKS FOR TAKING THE OATH AND GOING TO BOOT CAMP WITH ME. THE TATTOO THAT I GOT FOR YOU WILL NEVER LET ME FORGET THE SACRIFICE THAT YOU MADE FOR ME, OUR FAMILIES, AND YOUR WIFE. YOU WERENT JUST MY BUDDY, FRIEND, BUT YOU WERE MY BROTHER....I LOVE YA BRO AND I WILL FINISH THE REST OF MY ENLISTMENT IN HONOR OF YOU AS I HEAD TO IRAQ THIS JANUARY. SEE YA LATER BRO.....
LCPL DOUGLAS O. HOWARD
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
"DREAM THAT YOULL LIVE FOREVER AND LIVE LIKE YOULL DIE TODAY!"
"Leaving for Iraq (March 2005)"
Angela Castillo
September 12, 2005
A big THANK YOU to all of you for all your support. Mario is an unforgettable person who will never be forgotten !! and in my heart he'll always be the best man ill ever know !! The Marine didnt make the man, the man he is made the Marine!!! I love you with all of my heart and soul!!! I miss you so much!!! but i know that your in a better place and i know why your there !! Always know that your the only one who will ever hold the true key to my heart!!! Semper fi LCPL Castillo
Your Proud Marine wife
Mrs. A Castillo
A.K.A MRS. Happy
Welcome Home (Haiti 2004)
September 12, 2005
Muny Musquiz
August 29, 2005
Mario was not only my cousin but he was, and always will be, my favorite Marine and Hero. Thanks for the sacrifice you gave us, sleep in heavenly peace. My thanks go out to Angie as well for being a joy and strength to him and his family.
Becky Jarvie
August 19, 2005
To Mario's family and friends,
From what I have read, it seems as tho Mario and Andrew were alike in many ways. Their smiling, happy dispositions brought joy and laughter to so many. It seems fitting that they are forever together and smiling down on us all.
May you find comfort knowing that we share your sorrow and heartbreak. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to all of you.They will never be forgottten.
Proud aunt of Andy Kilpela
Kari Rockwell
August 12, 2005
To the family of Lance Cpl. Castillo,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray that our nation recognizes the sacrifice that your husband, son and brother made for us as well as the sacrfices that you as a family have made.
Kari Rockwell
Danny Jones
July 31, 2005
I pray that God will bless the family of Lance Cpl. Mario Castillo. I am proud to say that we have Brownwood in common, as it is my birth place and I know that Mario represented his family, his service, and Brownwood very well as a hometown hero in Iraq and everywhere. Thank you.
Gerald Mullins
July 26, 2005
God Bless you Mario, your wife, your family and your friends. Semper Fi from an Air Force/Brownwood comrade.
Mario/Robert
Robert George
July 17, 2005
Mario was my best friend, I have know him since the we both started Kindergarten class. The last time I talked to Mario was on the internet while he was in iraq. Mario was a great friend and most people would call us brothers. Im glad for the great times we had together and I thank God for giving us that time, even if it wasnt as long as i would have liked it to have been. I know he watching over us all with a grin. But thanks Mario "I Love You Man".
Michael Kilpela
June 28, 2005
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mario "Happy" Castillo. You are in our thoughts and prayers as we come to terms with such a great loss. May our almighty Father, who is rich in grace and mercy bring comfort and peace to your grief.
Megan Embrey
June 24, 2005
Happy, you have brought so much to my life as well as Angela. You are my hero and thank you for everything. Like I've told you happy, I will take care of Angela. I promise. Take care of the guys over there with 2nd CEB, I know they miss you, bring them home safe.
Monica Goode
June 23, 2005
I feel so honored to have known Mario. I havent seen him since we graduated. But when we graduated he was so excited to leave two days after we graduated. He was a strong and faithful man, son, friend, and marine. I will never forget him and to the family, you are in my prayers and I want to thank you for allowing him to do a great thing for our country and he will never be forgotten.
Love yall lots,
Monica Goode
Janet Norwood
June 21, 2005
LCpl Castillo -
Thank you for being willing to risk and sacrifice so much for the service of this great Country and for the protection of the Liberty that I treasure. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sincerely,
A Proud Gold Star Mother
Freedom Is Never Free
Geyer Wise Dybesland
June 19, 2005
You are from my hometown. You are my hero. May God give your wife and family grace, strength and courage.
Richard Torres
June 17, 2005
Thank you for wearing that uniform for this mighty nation. You will be a hero to me and my family forever.
Cesario Delgadillo
June 14, 2005
Thanks for what u were doing for this great nation of ours we will always love u and keep u in our hearts your cuz JR
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