Stephen J. Perez Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Perez Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Stephen J. Perez 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. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Patrice and family -
Sharing my heartfelt condolences
May God continue to hold you in the hollow of "HIS" hand.

Nancy

Sincere condolences to the family of Cpl. Stephen Perez.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez:
Always remembering Stephen. "Some gave all."

HONOR AND REMEMBER
Love and Miss you brother.
BRAVO RAIDERS
Semper Fi

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez:
Please accept our remembrance of Stephen on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers/Ginger Mankowski
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family of Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez:
Remembering Stephen 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

To the family of Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez:
Stephen 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

I am deeply sorry to hear about Stephen. I was lucky enough to have served with him. I have to say he was a good man. One of the best memories I have of him was sitting in the well deck on ship on our way to Iraq. I was on guard and it was about 3 in the morning and he couldn’t sleep so he was just walking around the ship. He saw me sitting on a tank and walked over and introduced himself to me, and we talked about everything you can think of for about 2 hours. But the biggest thing I remember was the picture he showed me of his family. He was talking about his (if I remember right) dads BBQ that it made me hungry. After that night we stayed friends and always talked and kept each other up to date on our families. His death hit me very hard, as I’m sure it did every one who met him. Again I am very sorry for your loss. If there is any thing that I could possibly do for you or the family please let me know. My name is Chris Altizer e-mail is [email protected]. God bless you and your family.

Sgt Christopher K Altizer
1/1 Bravo Co

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Perez!

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.


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”

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of an
Angel and soldier drawing.

I did not know Stephen, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.

Sincerely,

Debra Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

To the Perez Family- You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

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)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Perez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon

My condolences to the family of this brave young Marine. May time heal your wounds and know that all of America shares in your sorrow and in your pride. My flag flies in honor of Lance Cpl Perez.
Marine Mom

Please know how deeply sorry I was, to learn of the loss of this Brave Young Marine.
May the Peace of God and your memories of Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez, remain in your heart always.
A Multitude of Thanks, for Stephen's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

Those who Made this Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

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

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I never had the chance to give my last respects to you and your family, for that I'm sorry. My mother and father always saw him as another son, he'll be in my prayers, with pride and honor.

My condolences to the Perez family, we share your great loss. Our prayers are with you. Lance Cpl. Perez thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.

Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."

Jack Colnot and Family
(Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq)
email [email protected]
San Antonio, Texas

Dear Perez Family,

My deepest sympathy to your family. Your son was killed in the same mortar attack as Robbie was wounded in. I would so much like to speak with mom, as a another mother of a fallen Marine.

Dear Perez Family,

Even though we have never met I feel as if we are a part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed in Irag on Oct. 3, 2005. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding you as close to His heart as He has held my family these past months. You will be in our prayers as you walk through these difficult days.

Dear Perez Family,

I am sorry for the loss of Stephen. He was a wonderful person and I am greatful to have known him and gone to school with him both at St. Anthony and St. Mary's University. He was very nice and respectful of others. I'm glad I got to see him and talk with him last year walking around St. Mary's. He will forever be remembered.

God Bless,

Michael E. Torres

Dear Perez Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your hero Stephen. May Stephen rest in peace surrounded by the love from his family and friends. Thank you CPL Stephen J. Perez, a true American hero.

My condolences to the Perez family.

Stephen may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

Dear Perez Family,

I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your fallen Marine.We are going thru that greif also,my cousin Salem lost his life along with Stephen.May God continue to bless you and your family and may you find comfort in knowing that we continue to pray for you and your family here at Emmanuel Community Church in Milpitas CA.They will both be missed but the memories we have of them will live on forever.God Bless you!!

Dear Family and friends of Lance Cpl. Perez,

It is with the greastest respect and sympathy that I write to you this day. My brother in law just came home from Fallujah. I only wish that ALL could come home. From what I have read about this young man he was a hero even before his service to his country. I will continue to pray for you. God bless you and God bless America.

To the family of LCpl Perez,

As I still mourn the loss of my husband, I can not help but tell you how deeply sorry I am for your great loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Stephen but as a fellow marine I am sure he was a great man. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and peace in the fact that your loved one is a true american hero in the eyes of many.

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem."

-Ronald Reagan-

That statement is strong and very true.

May God be with you always,

Mrs. Genevieve Miles

Proud Marine Wife of

Sgt. Sean H. Miles, USMC

KIA 1/24/06 Karmah, Iraq

Dear Perez Family.

I never knew your wonderful son my hero, I live 1 mile from Camp Pendelton. I don't have the words to make you, who are left behind feel better. I pray that as you mourn you also receive comfort. The good die young.

Love,

Dolores Rodriguez Lawrence

MY SINCERE SYMPATHY GOES TO YOUR FAMILY IN THE DEATH OF STEPHEN. WITHOUT HEROES LIKE HIM WE WOULD NOT BE BLESSED WITH THE FREEDOM WE HAVE. HIS BRAVERY AND COURAGE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!! WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR HIS AND YOUR FAMIILY'S SACRIFICE. GOD BLESS

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. MY HEART IS SO SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS. THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO EXPRESS THIS. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES. MAY HIS SPECIAL SMILE BRING YOU PEACE. SEMPER FI

My deepest condolences to the Perez Family for the loss of your beloved Marine. Stephen will never be forgotten for his sacrifice, bravery and courage.

May God bless you provide you with the comfort of loved ones and friends during your time of grief.

My prayers are with you for peace and healing.

Sincerely,
Rosemarie Annese
Blue Star Mother

To Stephen'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

My heartfelt sympathy to the Perez family in the loss of Stephen. I did not know Stephen, 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. Stephen 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~

To the family of LCPL Stephen J. Perez--I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you find peace and comfort in the Lord's arms.

'Jesus said, "Rejoice and be glad because great is your reward in heaven." Matt 5:12

" No greater love hath any man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend" John 15:13



Semper Fi

USMC 83-87

To the Family of Lance Cpl. Stephen J. Perez:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05.

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 none of us wanted to join, 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. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort. When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.

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

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )