David A. Mendez Ruiz Obituary

RIP brother

Happy Birthday brother! Your memory lives on forever

Hey brother! 19 years, I can't believe it's been so long. I appreciate the sacrifice you made for this country, your fellow Marines and your family. We can live in peace knowing there are brave men like you that exist. We will never forget you, and we will honor your memory by being great husbands, great fathers and great men.

We had a chance to get together a few months ago, and we shared some great memories and had a lot of laughs. Miss you bro.

Hey bro,
I sure do miss you. I think about you all the time, and how influential you were. When anyone needed a lift of spirit, you were there with your ever present, infectious smile, which you always wore ear-to-ear. I will never forget the times on our first tour when we would get to listen to music and talk. I recently attended Elton John's farewell concert and I couldn't keep my eyes dry for most of the show because he played ALL of the songs that are embedded with timelessness in my memories of you. It's been 18 years since the last time I heard your voice, when you called out my name so that we could chat at ECP 5. That was right before you stepped off for your last patrol and I crumbled inside when, not much later, I heard your info come across the radio. If I had known that those were the last words I would get to say to you, I would have said so much more, or at least I would have made you laugh harder. Im so grateful that God arranged for our paths to cross one last time, my brother.
It's been 6 years since the birth of my youngest son and I found that it was only appropriate to give him a name with deep meaning. David started kindergarten this year. He makes me proud every day, just like all my memories of you.
Most sincerely,
-JB-

Semper Fi, my brother!!! We know the streets of heaven are safe with you on post.

17 years! But seems like just yesterday. Your memory and legacy will live on forever. RIP Brother - hold it down until the rest of us get there with you.

Happy birthday brother. I will never forget our friendship or your sacrifice to this great nation.

David,

I was thinking about you and your family today ... you intuitively knew the joy and sense of purpose that only comes through great challenge and subordination to a calling greater than self ... you knew what it meant to keep company with the finest men and women in a world under the toughest conditions ... you lived your life right and to the fullest. Happy 240th Birthday Marine! With great respect and fidelity,
17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett

My Sweet Brother, Yesterday was your birthday, you would of been 30, I always wonder what would of been had you not been called home. This whole weekend was filled with ceremonies and honoring all of you who gave it all, have met some other guys that knew you. Yesterday Doc Singer lead a memorial at Metrohealth and you were honored, how thoughtful of him. I always loose it when I hear TAPS, anyway just wanted to write something, it makes me feel close to you. I love and miss you, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Look forward to the day we meet again, in the mean time ejoy the streets of gold and most important the presence of the Lord. All my love, always in my heart and my thoughts. Your sister

I just stopped by the Western Reserve National Cemetery yesterday with my 11 year old son. We found ourselves drawn to Lance Cpl. Ruiz's marker. Thank you so much for your service to our country. We are so grateful and we will say some extra prayers for your family.

Eight years today that you left us. Not one day goes by that I don't miss you or think of you. I will love you forever and look forward for the day I see you again. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your sister. Sandra

David, it has been a very long time since that day we lost one of our own in combat. I still think of you everyday. It saddens me to think that you were so young and full of life. I wish everyday that I could have taken your place. But god has a plan for all of us and when he calls us home, it is time to go. I will see you on the streets of heaven. One day we will stand together again.

Mendez,
Man it's hard to believe it's been 8 years. I just found this guest book and wanted to write in it. I met you our first go around to Iraq and got out before the 2nd tour. I wish I could have been there with you guys. One thing I know is you were a stand up Marine and I will say it was and honor to have served with you. Just know you are not forgotten my brother. Come this Veterans Day weekend I will be toasting to you and Zubowski and our fellow Marines who are not here. Guard those gates of heaven for I will see you again. Semper FI 2/7 weapons Co.
Cpl. Granger

Memorial Day 2013, Your birthday was yesterday you would of been 28, time has gone by so fast yet it feels like only yesterday we got the news. You will never be forgotten my baby, you will always be in our hearts. Leo and his baby David, with Erica and I, went to visit your resting place Sat. we found a lot of your friends there, it filled my heart to see that they still remember and still love you. Rest in peace my brother, looking forward to the day we meet again. Enjoy your eternal life with Our heavenly Father and Jesus our Lord and Savior. your sister. Sandra

You forever be in our hearts.

My Brother, The anniversary of your passing is in a few days, It is always a hard time for me, seven years is a long time yet it still feels like I just got the news. I miss you so much, there are no words to express how much. Thank you for your sacrifice my baby, I will always love you and keep you in my heart, I treasure the 20 yrs you were with us and am thankful for them, the memories of you keep me going at times. You had a bunch of brothers that are amazing and I am blessed to have met, I love them all. Leo's baby will have a baby boy, guess what his name will be, you got it his name is David Leonel. I love you sweetie, until I see you again. Your sister. Sandra

My Beloved David,
Happy Birthday, you would of been 27 today, I miss you more each day that goes by, you are always in my heart and in my thoughts. We Celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, just wanted to say THANK YOU, for giving it all for us. I love you so much. Let me tell you, Leo is going to be a daddy, you would of been so happy for him. Until next time, I am so thankful that I have the hope of seeing you again because of our Lord Jesus.
Your Sister,

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. David A. Mendez Ruiz:
Please accept my remembrance of David on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

My Darling Brother, It finally happened, we had an amazing ceremony celebrating and honoring you. Your friends from 2/7 WPNS were here, they stayed with me and I had a blast, that little David is something really special, and The SgtMaj of the Marine Corps was in attendance it was big just like you deserved. Thank you my brother for your sacrifice. I will love you forever. Leo and you my two children, I lost you, Leo follows your footsteps and doing well, I love my son and now have great sons from 2/7 WPNS, I love them all. I miss you and love you.

I read the messages from your family, and the emotions hit me like a ton of bricks. I still think about you a lot, your family, and even though your sister some times calls, I don't have the strength to pick up. I miss Ace too, I read about him and it tears me up.

I have a family now, and a son. His name is Zack, I think you would have liked him.

I just want you to know Dave, that you were the best friend I've ever had. And while there are a lot of us that can say that, you helped me through some rough times and I just want to say thank you. I miss you brother and I look forward to the day we can some day talk again.

Thank you for being the man you were.

My darling brother, the street in your honor will be named shortly. The bill passed and the Governor will sign it next Monday, is a matter of weeks now before we can have the LCPL. DAVID A MENDEZ RUIZ MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
I love you David.

Lance CPL Mendez-Ruiz:
Thank you for paying the ultimate sacarifice,because of your bravery.
our nation is a much safer place
I was honor to view the memorial that your sister has in her hosue for YOU! Everyone is very proud of YOU!
GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND.

DEAR DAVID,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE TO OUR COUNTRY. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE AND THE PRICE IS HIGH. I LOVE AND MISS YOU.

mi querido david hoy y siempre te llevare en mi corazon y nunca olvidare al heroe de la familia te amo en este dia y en memorial day estaras en mi mente por siempre

Thinking of you today on your birthday Waiting patiently for them to name the street in your honor
Maine mom
Cleveland Ohio

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BABY, YOU WOULD BEEN 26 TODAY. I MISS YOU SO MUCH, YET I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND WILL FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND MY HEART.
HAVE A GOOD TIME IN HEAVEN, I AM SURE YOU ARE HAVING A GOOD BIRTHDAY.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. David A. Mendez Ruiz:
Remembering David 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

Hey David,
Five years ago today you left us, it seems like just yesterday. I sometimes just bring up all those emails and read them. I miss you so much, I sometimes wonder what would of been.
Brandon gets married tomorrow, mom and I are going, you probably would of been the best man. On Wednesday you received a Medal of Distinction from the State of Ohio, mom, dad, Rolan, Aaron and I went to Columbus to receive it. It is a beautiful medal, it lives with your other medals.
Just wanted to tell you how much I love and miss you. You are always in my heart and thoughts. Until next time my brother, enjoy your eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus, you are definitely in much better company.
your sister, Sandra

Hey David,
I am getting ready to go down to Parris Island to see Leo graduate. Another Marine from this family, it is an honor. You have left a great legacy. I do not know how we are going to feel when we get there and all the memories from your graduation, I believe we will be just fine, celebrating with Leo and honoring your memory. I keep you in my thoughts and my heart everyday my little brother, you are never to far away, some days hurt more than others, I am so proud of you. Hey we are getting ready to rename a road after you, finally the bill has been submitted I am hoping by your next birthday we can do this. I got a hold of the guys and I am hoping most of them will be able to be here for the ceremony. I love you David, I was not going to give up. See you whenever I get there or our Lord comes to get us, for now just continue to have a great time walking the golden streets with Jesus. you are always in my heart. Your sister Sandra

To Lance CPL David A. Mendez-Ruiz and his Family:

David, you were in my thoughts from early this morning. I was compel to write to you, and to thank you again for your defending my freedom.

As we begin this Holy Week/Semana Santa; I pause to reflect just as our God die on the cross for his people, you made the ultilmate sacrifice on the battlefield fro your country, each represent an unselfelsh act.

Just as OUR GOD die for our tresgression, and rose on the third day; you too shall raise up again to the delight of all your family, freinds and admires. I know we cant wait for the day when your family will see you again, and I will have the utmost honor to shake your hand and thank you for your act of bravey.

To David's family/friends: please contact me it's important that David's act of bravey does not goes unnotice, and I am very determine to do whatever it takes to have a plaque erect on a local street, highway or even have the Fulton Road bridge renamed in his honor.

Thank you and may God continue to Bless all of you, and have David in his loving arms.

yoour friend

I visited the Memorial for Fallen Heroes on Veteran's Day this year and found David's marker. I was so touched to see the Star of David among all the crosses and it reminded me how important freedom is for all of us and that we have those freedoms in life and in death. I will carry David and his family in my heart and pray that your memories will bring you comfort. God Bless.

Yesterday was our day, Veterans Day. After work I came over to the Ohio Fallen Hero Memorial. I took the time to view every Soldiers Memorial. I than I drove over to Forest Lawn Garden Cemetery, this is where the Medal of Honor Memorial is. Whan I got there I met a mother that was visiting in honor of her son who was on the wall, he died in 2000. We spoke for about 45 min. about her son, also of the brave men and women that had given there lifes sense 911. After she was gone I stood there among all those Heroes and thanked God that we had all you heroes in our Military. Life is a wonderful gift and that gift you gave to America, I want to thank you David and your family for my gift of Freedom.

Dearest David, It is hard to believe it has been 3 and half years since you went home to be with the Lord, you have company grandma joined you July 25, 2009, take good care of her and I know both of you together are praising our Lord. Until we meet again my brother, know I love you and as much time at has passed you are still in my thoughts everyday. I almost forgot, your nephew my son Leo is joining the Marines, what can I say a family that loves this Country and is willing to give its all no matter what the price. I love you and will write again soon. your sister Sandra

Dear Lance CPL David A. Mendez-Ruiz and to his entire familia:

You have been in my thoughts for the last week; although I never meet you, nor your family. I feel that I have gotten to know you in the last 4+ years, as I read your guestbook on a regular basis.

A thought cross my mind during this past week, while on the local highway, that the are signs memorializing other brave man and women, YET there's no sign on I-90, I-71 to honor you!!!!

Con el pelmiso de tu familia (with your family's permission.) I would like to start a campigan/petition drive to honor you with a sign on either the street you grew up on or the highway closest to you parents home.

That will read "The Lance CPL David A. Mendez-Ruiz Memorial Highway" or "The Lance CPL David A. Mendez-Ruiz Memorial Street"

I would like and hope to have to this in place by your 25th birthday, but no later then the 5th anniversary of your going home to be with our Lord and Savior--Jesuscristo

Dear Mendez-Ruiz family,
I read Sandra's letters to David in the Guest Book, and all the other letters. He sounds like a wonderful person. I belong to the Prayer Shawl Ministry at my church and we belong to the national group PS4FS (Prayer Shawls for Fallen Soldiers). We send out prayer shawls to anyone in a family who wants one of a fallen soldier hero, which David certainly was. We do this to honor their memory, to show you that they are not forgotten, and to show you our gratitude at his and your ultimate sacrifice. If we can do this for you, please contact me, we would be honored. Thank you and God Bless you.

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

In this THANKSGIVING season; I would like to express, my utmost gratitute, to the family of Lance Cpl. Mendez-Ruiz, for sacrificing your life so that WE ALL can continue to live Free.

I will always, keep you in my prayer, and someday, up in HEAVAN, I'll have the honor of thanking you.

MAY GOD BLESS, and your FAMILY

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 David, 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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Dear Sandra and family, We have been keeping you in our thoughts and prayers this week.
David you are loved and missed thank you for your service , sir.

To the family of Lance Cpl. David A. Mendez Ruiz:
David 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

To David's family,

Although, I never met Lance Cpl Mendez-Ruiz in person. Yet I feel
I' ve gotten to know in posthumosly, by constantly reading his guetbook.

Please know that I've keep David in my daily prayers, as well as, all of you.

Que Dios Te Bendiga David, y a tu Familia

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Mendez Ruiz!

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain, so I will not pretend that I know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Ruiz and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! It is especially painful to lose a member of the Cleveland area. May God bless all of you!!

I did not know this brave young Marine, but I would like to pay my respects on this Memorial Day. May he rest in Peace, and may his family know comfort.

Today would of been your 22nd. Birthday. I got up this morning thinking of that beautiful morning when you were born, how happy we all were to have a little baby brother after so many years, it was funny because Leo was only 9 months old and you just born had already a nephew older than you. You filled our lives with so much joy and great memories. You made us all proud. Happy Birthday David, I miss you so much and will forever love you. Your Sister, Sandra

To the family of a brave solider, and a TRUE AMERICAN HERO
Lance Cpl. David Mendez-Ruiz

I did not know you, but I always look at your guestbook, and I cry, because of your bravery and ultimate scarifice.

As, well as, how your sister stay in touch with you, such as when your recieved you citizenship, and your 21st bithday.

I know you are an example for others, and your legacy will live on for ever and in the hearts of those who knew and those who did not have the honor.

My only two wishes would have been first that you would have recieved your citizenship, while you we still here with us, and secondly to have had the opportunity to meet and thanked you in person.

Can you do me a favor, dance with the Angels fo all for all of us

Que Dios te Bendiga, descansa en paz mi hermano

"Fallen, but never forgotten...always in our hearts"

Thank you, David...

To the Mendez family and friends, you remain always in my thoughts...

~Rachael

To David's family, you remain in our thoughts and prayers as you cross the first anniversary of David's ultimate sacrifice. Your hero will never be forgotten by his brother Marines and their families.

Paying tribute to Lance Cpl. David A. Mendez Ruiz, on this first anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Well David in the Hands of God.
You Will Never Be Forgotten.
You have Paid the Ultimate Price for So Many.
As with my brother, whom we lost in Vietnam, you will always be loved and missed by everyone whose life you touched.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

May the memories of David, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

It would of been your 21st. birthday, I do not get to celebrate with you this time. I know you will have a great one because you are with JESUS. I miss you more and more everyday and continue to stand on the promise and hope that I will see you again, until then have a blast enjoy heaven. I will love you forever my brother and will be proud of you always. Sandra

SEMPER FI

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPST SYMPATHIES. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A MARINE MOM

My dearest brother, it has been 5 months since your departure to eternal life and I still feel at times that you will call me and ask me to send you all the goodies that you always loved. The last box I did not get to mail it, but I will mail it to another group of brave Marines, that are continuing to serve this country with so much pride and diligence and honor. I know I will see you again but until than, have a great time in heaven my brother, walk beside Jesus, enjoy Him, for that promise and hope is what keeps all of us going. I have always been so proud of you. On April 21, at the base of 2/7 you will be granted Posthumous Citizenship, for your served this country with pride, patriotism and honor. Thank you David for standing up for freedom and justice for all, I will forever love you and treasure in my heart the memories I have with you since you were born. Until we meet again. Your sister, Sandra

It was an honor to serve with you brother. We'll see you soon.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Mendez Ruiz family in the loss of David. I did not know David, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. 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 my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

To David's family and friends-

My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.

They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.

Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-

The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor

2/6 WPNS

KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05

To the family of L/Cpl David A. Mendez Ruiz, I extend my deepest sympathies and deepest gratitude for the service of your brave son,a true hero. My son, L/Cpl. Carl L. Raines, II was killed when his Humvee was hit by an explosive device in the city of Qaim Iraq on Oct. 6, 2005. I know your pain and pray God will give you the strength to get through the difficult days ahead. As a fromer Marine, and member of 2/7 during Vietnam (1968-69); I salute you, my brother. Rest in peace.

I knew david ever since i was a little girl. He went to my church for some time. He had a smile that would brighten the whole world. He was real close to my family. He was like a son to my parents and a brother to me. I cant believe he is gone. he used to aways wear a black trench coat, black sunglasses, and racing gloves. he looked like the one off of the matrix. We laughed and cried but we aways had a good time. In rememberence to a great hero David Mendez.

As they were sayin, another fallen hero, the war took you life but now you are with Crist (dichoso) A toda la familia mendez los apreciamos nuestras mas siceras condolencias los queremos mucho y cuentan con todo nuestro apollo. familia Caceres

We have no words to express our sadness for you, only thoughts and prayers for your strength. Our son John is from the same squad and sends you his condolences as well.

Our prayers always, John, Olivia and Family.

Dear Mendez Family we would like to express our condolence to the family. David was a great person, we loved David like a son. We worked with him at church and shared special moments. David thank you for your service to our country. Your legacy will live forever thru our youth ministry. You will never be forgotten.

Dearest Sandy and Leo, My heart grieves with you today. Mixed in that grief is a sense of pride to have known David. Sandy you talked about David with such pride and love. I felt I knew him better through you.



David, thank you for your patriotism and love for the United States of America. Your sacrifice makes me proud to be an American. I salute you and bid you farewell until we are joined together again to celebrate the final victory in Jesus Christ.

Another Fallen Hero ---- I know how you feel and what you are experiencing. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to your entire family.



David - I’m thankful for the Service, Courage, Bravery and Determinination to fight for our country, our freedom from you, my son and all the other men & women in our armed forces. You all will not be forgotten. Thank you.



Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!



Very Proud Marine Mom

(Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)

" No greater love hath any man that this, that a man lay down his life for his friend"

John 15:13



Semper Fi