Alberto Montrond Obituary

Happy heavenly birthday my friend

It´s hard to believe so many years have passed since you left this world, but not a day goes by that you aren´t remembered. Every year, as your birthday approaches, I find myself thinking of the laughter, the memories, and the friendship we shared. You were more than a childhood friend-you were family.

Though time moves forward, the impact you had on my life remains. I carry your memory with me always, and I know I always will. I hope you´re at peace, watching over us with that same warm spirit you shared here on earth.

Forever missed, never forgotten.

Daddy, I miss you so much. Life is much different than I had ever imagined it to be at this point. Please continue to work with God to direct my steps and determine how to best operate according to God's will. I only want to make God, you, and Mommy proud. I love you so much. Rest peacefully.

Hello there, for few days all of the sudden you came to my mind, and remembered it's another year since your departure. I remember it like if it was yesterday, and I can only imagine the devastation it caused your family. Rest easy my friend. Your big girl is doing a good job taking care of everyone. Thank you

I love you Daddy, so much! Hug Mommy for me please.

Thank you

Tomorrow is your birthday, it would have been your 45th birthday. Something always makes me think of you on a special date (i think you did). Just know that you are missed by your family and friends. Happy heavenly birthday

I love you daddy, hug mommy super tight for me please. I miss you both endlessly, please continue to strengthen and guide me. I love and miss you both so very much.

I miss you more than youll ever know. I love you

I miss you more and more everyday. I wish you were here, Kevyn and I need you:( I miss you so much. I love you always.

I miss you always. I love you more than you'll ever know.

Missing you

13 years has passed since. Just know know you will never be forgotten

Gone but never forget. Forever in our heart.

Here i am again, wishing it was all a dream. You are always missed. Rest in peace my friend ❤

It was on a day like this that I received one of the saddest news of my life. I lost a dear friend to me. 10 years, went by so fast, and it seems like we were just talking yesterday. You are missed dearly by me and all your family. My only hope is that you are resting in peace. I will forever have you in my heart ❤❤❤

I came by to pay my respect, and say thank you for all that you have done to make this a better place for us. You are a true soldier.

https://youtu.be/MHStYNXnOH4
I was listening to this song, just now, and it brought me to tears. It's been almost 10 years, but it's still as if it was yesterday. I still feel your presence very much, because when you smiled you lid up a room and made many people happy. I miss you very much.

You were one of my first NCO's.. You were always dancing and smiling! You were my motivation! I've been wearing ur KIA bracelet for all these years. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think and talk to you. I've been blessed to have met you and served along the side of you. I'll never forget the day our unit told us that you made the ultimate sacrifice, it was as if someone punched us in the stomach and had no choice but to fall to my knees, I couldn't deal with the fact it was you... All the questions rushed to head why would you (God) take him from his amazing wife and kids, parents, family,and us?!! What did he ever do to deserve this? U are the best man, husband, father, son and Soldier. I've been angry for years over the loss of you. I don't know that I'll ever come to terms with it. What I do know is you are a HERO, n I live everyday with you in my heart n will never stop talking to you! I talk to you everyday to give me strength to deal with any hardship I've encountered. You are more than missed everyday by our unit 7th SFG(A)! I promise to never let your legacy die. This is the first time after years I'm able to write cause the wound of you passing is just too hard to deal with and I'm sorry it took this long.. But I also know you hear me every time I talk to you... I miss n love you
Martinez/Freddo

I love you so much daddy!!

Another year has gone... it is so sad that we naver got the chace to say good bye. Only God knows how much I miss you. I will always remember your big heart and the most beautiful simele on this planet ???

Thinking of you and your family today and always. I was able to finally visit you actually on Veteran's Day in Nov. since we are stationed here now. I am honored to have served with you and all of the amazing Soldiers in Alpha Company. I think of how you always said good morning to me at pt with a smile on your face.

To uncle Alberto . Just wanted to say I love an miss you truly . I wish you could of meant your great niece Kylie . I love you uncle Alberto . -love kimmie and Kylie

To the family and friends of Sgt. Alberto Montrond:
It has truly been my honor to sign Alberto's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Alberto will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

One more year, I just came by to say that I miss you very much. This month is the hardest of all months, because of this unfortunate date that took you away from us. You will always be in our hearts. We miss your smile.

February 13, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Alberto Montrond:
Always remembering Alberto. "Some gave all."

Betinho tomorrow is our anniversary and yet your not here. I miss you dearly and the kid's do as well. I get so scared they will forget you so I try my best to keep your memory alive. You would be proud of the kids Naz has been doing the spelling bowl (bee), track, and gymnastics. Kev is doing gymnastics and wherever other sport he chooses. We miss you so much my love not a day goes by that was don't think of you. Love you my sweet angel

WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH!

LOVE YOU JOE & KIM

just came to show some love, we miss you so much "Betinho" another year has gone by. It is a sad feeling to not have you around anymore, but i know you are watching over us, and protecting us.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Alberto Montrond:
Please accept my remembrance of Alberto on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

May your soul rest in peace.

Hello my friend:

I was just talking about you today, we miss you so much. We were just remembering about our childhood, and how good of a person you were. Allways giving us the biggest smiles on this planet. I remember how much we loved to dance "maria julia" lol good times.

miss you
Gisany Parreira

Hello my handsome gorgeous Brother Alberto a.k.a "Betinho", today like many others you are on my thoughts heavily. Normally I don't verbalize my thoughts publicly but i was missing you like always and decided to Google you....lol. I came across this page and read all the beautiful messages and was truly touched. Each day that goes by I realize more and more how much you were and still is loved. Last week Mom and I went to visit your beautiful kids and it was extremely emotional all over again (especially with Mom there). It really hit us all over again that you're not going to be there. Guess what??? I made one of your favorite dishes for the family, rice beans and tuna...I remember last when we visited I made it for you and you ate it for breakfast lunch and dinner but don't worry the kids and Christl really enjoyed it for you. We had a lovely time and captured all the sweet moments. Love you always and for a lifetime!!!!!!

SGT Montrond,
I served with SGT Montrond at Ft Bragg in the 528th Special Operations Support Battalion. He lives on in the hearts and minds of those he touched. May peace be with your family in knowing he is well remembered.

Alberto it does not seem it has been this long since you have left us.4 long years and we still miss your dancing around singing and laughing all the time. Your children are great kids
and your wife is a awsome MOM. I cannot say Thank You enough for our FREEDOM!!! We miss you and always LOVE you. You were a GREAT son in law.

LOVE YOU LOTS!!!!!!!

Man, you will never be forgotten, you were a great friend to me! Love you always! Jermaine Sain
aka SGT Sain.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Alberto Montrond:
Remembering Alberto 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

"Betinho", one more year has gone by and just wanted to come and say that you were never fogotten and never will. rest in peace my friend.

Hey my sweet angel today Naz started school and Kev starts kindergarden tomorrow. I wish you were here and could see them. I know your in our hearts but it hurts that you are not able to see these things. I hope and pray Kev won't be like Naz was on her first day and kick my butt out of the class room! I'll never forget how sad we were and the teacher said that we must of done something right for her to be so independent. I love you!

Alberto,
Just want you to know we miss you very much. Thank you for looking out for Christl and your children. She is a great daughter and mother and wife. She is such a GREAT MOM you would be so proud of her. I do not know how she does it all, she is so strong just like her mom. We do not give up easy. HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!Thank YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM.
LOVE & MISS YA
KIMBERLY

I took the kids to the beach last weekend and thought of you. Naz teases Kevyn because he can't swim good and she can but I tell him it's okay daddy didn't know how to either. It's cute to hear him say see I'm just like my daddy! We love you Betinho!

Okay so I don't go on here as often as I should I know but today for some reason I did. I miss you so much and I wish you could see our beautiful babies growning up. In just 13 days our baby boy will start kindergarden and your not here to see it. Your not here to go see the fireworks on post. Your not here to go with us to our favorite place the beach. I am trying so hard to get my life together without you but I feel so incomplete. I feel so lost and I just want you back. I love you my sweet Betinho and I miss you dearly. Huggs&Kisses

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Re: SGT Alberto Montrond

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Monte,

That's what I use to call this great young man. To me it seems like yesterday when I got the news. You have left this world a better place and your in a much better place now. Not one day goes by that I don't stop and remember all the good things I you ever did for us. You truly left behind great memories and taught us all something we should never forget. To a great man,father, friend, and Soldier. Love ya like brother and may you rest in peace.

MSG Lowery

"Bidjeca" that is what i use to call you. "Betinho"You are the most beautifull person i have ever met, and you will allways be in my heart. I will never forget our childhood specially becouse you were loving,kind, generous, respectfull to me and others. I know you are resting in peace now, and i will allways pray for you. Rest in peace Alberto Montrond with love (Gady)....

To the family of Sgt. Alberto Montrond:
Alberto 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 smpathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Montrond!

He was a very good cousin who loved to be in the army. Soro for those who are family members and friends.

Everyday I look at the kids and I feel sorrow for they will not have there father around. I hate that my daughter never got to meet you, but I am greatful that my son did. I miss the best brother-in-law that I could have ever had. Sometimes I still feel you around me. I miss you to no ends. You are a hero to me...not for just being a soldier but for treating my sister as good as you did and I know you still watchover her and the kids. I wish that I could just walk to heaven and bring you down to be with us again but I know you are in a better place then us. We love you and miss you. I will look forward to meeting you again but it will be in the gates of heaven.

Love You Always
Sister-in-law
Jennifer Boyd

Nataniel Miranda

I don't pretend to 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 Sgt Montrond and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

To the Montrond family; I previously signed Alberto's guest book. I visit ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY three to five days a week. Each time I am at ANC I always visit/honor Alberto. From the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry that he was taken from you. Alberto it has been a year since you were taken. Please know sir that you are my hero and that you will NEVER be forgotten.

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Sgt. Alberto Montrond, one year ago today.

The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Alberto rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Montrond family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

May the Peace of God and your memories of Alberto, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

"BETIHNO"My big brother,you will never be forgotten. I will always remember you. You will always be in my heart and mind no matter where I am and what I do. How can I forget you? You were my 3rd leg, who always followed me around. I know you are in a better place with Kevin, your little brother and grampa. You are a true cape verdean soldior. May your soul rest in peace. Love always your sister, cio.

Though I did not meet you, I grew-up with your dad, uncle Joaquin, and Aunt Mandinha, and Alidio; and I am sure we have lost one of the best in you. I can not think of my days in Cabo Verde with out your family in the picture some how. May you rest in piece for, you are for sure in a better place. Bebeto and Leontina, there is no words that can heal the ache one feels for the loss of a child, but may that empty space in your hearts be filled with joyful memories of him and all that you hold dear.
God bless, and may the New Year bring new understanding between peoples of the world; and may peace abound.

Happy Holidays

It was a pleasure being a neighbor with Sgt. Montrond and his family. May you rest in peace and god bless your family. Your kids and wife are great people and my families prayers will always be with them.

i did not know sgt montrond but he shares the same name as my grandfather and so although i never got the pleasure in meeting "my cousin" i hold him in my heart and prayers.

Montrond, it was truly an honor to have served with you. You are truly missed. Never met a more hard working man than you. Your family should be proud.

MY DEAR COUSIN ALBERTO MONTROND. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBEBER YOU NO MATTER WHAT. HOW COULD I FORGET SUCH A CARING AND LOVING PERSON. THANKS FOR ALL THE ADVICE YOU GAVE ME ABOUT "THEM BOYS" I CAN SURE USE THEM NOW.I HOPE YOUR SOUL IS RESTING IN PEACE. GODBLESS

"BETINHO" YOU WILL ALWYAS BE MY HERO! YOU STOOD FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVED; YOUR LOVELY SON KEVIN AND YOUR DAUGHTER WILL MISS YOU GREATELY.

ST. MONTROND; ABO E UN HEROI E BU NOME, E MEMORIAS DJA FIKA NOS TUDO NA STORIA. NUKA MAS NKA TA SKECI DI BO NHA PRIMO DI KORAGI. NA NHA KORASON BU TEN UM LUGAR ESPECIAL!

SGT. ALBERTO D. MONTROND DESCANSE EM PAZ!

To the Family of Sgt. Alberto Montrond:

My name is SSgt Juan H Garza. I am currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. I did not know Sgt. Montrond, but after reading up on him, I know the type of person he was. We have many people passing through here enroute to Afghanistan and Iraq. Recently a KIA braclet with Sgt Montrond's name on it passed my desk. I didn't hesitate to grab it and wear it now everyday. Just wanted to let you know that both he and his family are in my prayers everyday. God Bless....



SSgt Juan H Garza, USAF

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND THAT YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



MARINE MOM

It was a pleasure to serve with a great man,father,son,husband, and NCO. I served with Monty in the 528th in the same platoon. You will forever be missed, and you will never be forgotten!May GOD bless you and your family!

HE WAS WHAT I THOUGHT THE DEFINITION OF A SOLDIER AND A NCO WAS NO MATTA WHAT THE MISSION WAS HE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE MISSION WAS COMPLETE. WETHER IT WAS A SMALL MISSION OR A BIG IMPORTANT MISSION. HE COMPLETED IT TO STANDARD AND TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY. AND I FOLLOWED HIS LEAD WHEN I WORKED UNDER HIM. REST IN PEACE SGT MONTROND. YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

COUSIN



I WAS NOT ABLE TO GO TO YOUR FUNERAL BUT MY HEART AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR WIFE AND KIDS AND THE REST OF OUR FAMILY. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU ARE A TRUE CAPE VERDEAN SGT. I KNOW YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS AND YOU ARE WITH OUR GRANDFATHER NHO MANO. THE FAMILY WILL MAKE SURE THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN OUR CV COMMUNITY.

LOVE ALWAYS MANUELA

May God rest your soul. Peace with you. Thank you for support the United States. We will always remember you.



Love,

Sgt Diaz

United States Marine Corps

It was an honor to have served with Alberto, he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to the Montrond family.

I did not know Sgt. Montrond for very long. When the 528th disbanded and merged with the 7th SFG he was one of the first people I met. He and I shared the same MOS and I know there was much I could have learned from him. He was the definition of what an NCO should be. He was always the first to greet me every morning when we had PT formation and his energy level never waivered. As part of the GSSC family I am deeply saddened to have lost such a wonderful fellow soldier, NCO, and brother. Godspeed to his family and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday and Sgt. Montrond will forever be in my memories as one of the finest people I have ever known.

YOU WERE A GREAT HERO AND PERSON!GOD BLESS YOUR KIDS. THEY WILL MISS YOU GREATLY AS WILL JOE AND I. YOU HAD LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO LOOKED UP TO YOU. I KNOW YOU LOVED YOUR WORK AND YOU WERE GREAT AT WHAT YOU DID. YOU WERE WELL RESPECTED FOR THE PERSON YOU ARE. GO NOW AND FLY WITH THE ANGELS AND TAKE CARE OF MY DAD AS HE LOVED BEING A SOLDIER TOO.



LOVE,

JOE & KIM ORR

FATHER & MOTHER IN LAW

FAYETTEVILLE, NC

we did no alberto but we new the family very well our prayers are them thanks for fighting for country and keeping us all safe now to can watch us from heaven thanks the smith family.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Montrond family in the loss of Alberto. I did not know Alberto, 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. You are a 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~

SGT Montrond has been a blessing to each and every person's life that he entered. Our gator family at the former 528th SOSB (A) greatly misses him. Our hearts go out to his family. SGT Montrond is the definition of the word soldier.



Respectfully,



CPT Julie A. Crowley

My heart goes out to the family of my dear friend "Montrond". It seems just like yesterday that I was breaking the news to him that I was getting stationed in Korea. Seems just like yesterday were both privates arriving at Fort Hood, nervous because we were going to the 82nd Airborne Division, and now it is 8 years later! I will deeply miss you. You were my first friend that I made when we arrived at Fort Bragg. I pray that your family is strong. I pray that your memory lives on in your kids. I'll never forget you "man"!

To the Family of Sgt. Alberto Montrond:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young man who gave his life so selflessly.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. We lost our son 12/1/05. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away. God Bless this courageous soldier and his family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

To the Family of Sgt. Alberto Montrond:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young man who gave his life so selflessly.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away. God Bless this courageous soldier and his family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

You were always someone that people knew they could count on. I know God's got a special place for you. Now rest in his everlasting peice my friend...rest.

IT WAS A HONOR SERVING IN THE SAME UNIT TOGETHER, YOU ARE THE FIRST FROM THE FORMER 528TH SOSB(A) AND I HOPE THE LAST.