Sirlou C. Cuaresma Obituary

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

To the family and friends of Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma:
Remembering Sirlou 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 am a geocacher and have been honored with receiving the geocoin Fallen Heros as one of my coins. This coin is dedicated to Sirlou. The coin will travel all over the world and whomever finds it will look it up and read about how Sirlou gave his life so that we could live free.

To the family of Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma:
Sirlou 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 ordered a Hero Bracelet in remembrance of fallen KIA's in Iraq some time ago. I proudly wear the bracelet bearing the name of Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma, a fellow Chicagoan, who answered the call of his nation and paid the ultimate price. As the 3rd year anniversary of his death approaches, please know that you are in my prayers as I know that even as time passes and families move on with their lives, there will always be a sense of someone missing from the home, from the family gatherings and such. Know that I think of him almost daily as I humbly wear this bracelet and he will not be forgotten for his sacrifice by me.
God Bless you and all of your family.

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Sincerely,
Kenna

Dear family of Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma,

We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.


Very Sincerely

Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)


Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)

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 Sirlou, 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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Cuaresma!

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 Sgt Cuaresma and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

In behalf of Cuaresma family here in the Philippines, we are proud that we have a kapamilya which is Sgt. Sirlou Cuaresma. althouh he is in heaven, he is still in the hearth of the one's he love forever. I'd pray for his soul and spirit.

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

My deepest sympathy to the family of Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma, with a multitude of Thanks for this Hero's Service to our Country.

May Sirlou Rest Safely, in God's Mighty Hands and know that he shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Cuaresma family.

I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.



"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,

there shall be no more death,

nor sorrow, nor crying,

there shall be no more pain.

For the former things have have passed away."

Revelations 21:4

My family and I would like to wish our deepest sympathy to the Cuaresma Family. We were next door nieghbors growing up. I remember many of my childhood memories were hanging out at his house playing Candyland. It's hard for me to admit that you are gone. You will never be forgotten. Sirlou, we will miss you and you will always be in our prayers and memories. We love you.

I went to school w/ Sirlou after we all finished school I went off to the Navy. I heard about the news on my ship It hit so close to home I cant believe he is gone. He is a true hero, friend of many may he rest in peace. He fought for for a cause will always be remember.

Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma is a shining example of bravery- three tours of duty in Iraq. He did that to protect our freedom and democracy. He is my hero and he was my nephew. God bless you soldier..

I know your in a better place. Thank you for being a part of my life. You and your family will be in my prayers. Rest in peace, and GOD bless.

Sirlou was not only someone I went to high school with but grammar school as well. He was good friend to me( someone who can always make you smile)and great man. God felt that his duties were done here and had a higher calling with him. To his family my deepest sympathy. May god Bless you

I can not find the words to express how I feel about this. It is still a great shock. Along with his other close friend I am angry and have tons of questions as to his passing. Sirlou was a funny guy. He was part of the click in high school and afterwards he was a really good friend of mine and I will miss deeply. This all hit way to close to home and my heart goes his family. He was a great person and I wish he was still here to make us all smile and laugh.

Love you Sirlou you are a hero and a angel.

You shall be missed! Sirlou was my goofy, funny friend from high school. Whenever division rolls around I look forward to his jokes! You will never be forgotten for you served our country with your life. My deepest condolences to your family! God bless you.. May you rest in peace, sleep well, eat well, and always smiling for you are with God!!!

You shall be missed! Sirlou was my goofy, funny friend from high school. Whenever division rolls around I look forward to his jokes. My deepest condolences to your family. Your attributions will never be forgotten, for you served our country with your life. God bless you! May you rest in peace, sleep well, eat well, and share your laughters and jokes as you are with God!!!

I also went to High School with Sirlou. He was a great friend to have. He could always put a smile on someone's face. He had this gift where he always had the right words to say at the right time. And for that I will be forever grateful to him. I am proud to be able to say that I had a friend serve in the protection of our country and he fought for what he beleived in. Thank you Sirlou for being so brave and couragous to fight for our freedom and our safety. He was a great man. To the family of Sirlou, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Just know that you will be in our hearts and prayers. Sirlou we all love you and I know we will one day see you again.

God Bless

Words can not describe the man Sirlou was to become when we were in highschool. He was loved by many for the smile people felt come over them the minute he walked into the room. He is missed by many and is cherished by more! We will Love & Miss You Always! There is one more great Angel amongst us!

Thank you Louie for your courageous work you did in this war. Louie was a well mannered young man. I had the pleasure of meeting Louie through his fiance Anna. He had a wonderful smile and he will be greatly missed. Louie you were a great soldier and now you are our guardian angel. To Sirlou's family GOD be with you during your time of need.

During my 3 years in Ft. Hood, TX I had the pleasure of serving with Sirlou...he was like a brother to me. Before we got sent to Iraq the first time I was deep into drugs & he inspired me to turn my life around & find God. I remember going to Chicago with him and another friend who was from there & he was just like family. We will all miss you...see you up there one day.

As I look at the pictures of Sirlou it is hard to see the man he grew up to be...because I still see him as that young boy who would come over and play with my younger brother David. Sirlou, as so many before him has sacrificed so much to serve a country he loved...and for that he will never be forgotten and will forever be in our prayers. My sincerest sympathies go out to his family and may God guide you at this most difficult time of your life. Know that your son made a mark in this world and touched many...rest in peace Sirlou.

I served with Sirlou from 2002 to 2005 with the 68TH Engineer company. Sirlou was an outstanding soldier and most of all an outstanding person. He will be missed greatly. I am a better person for having known him. Rest in peace my brother for there will be no more fighting for you.



SPC Chris Knox

To the family of SGT Cuaresma



I had the privledge and honor of serving with SGT Cuaresma in the 68th Engineer Company. We had the opportunity to share the Word of God with one another from time to time. SGT Cuaresma had asperations of flying helicopters as a warrant officer in the United States Army. We will truly miss him.



God Bless!

SSG Rodrick Carter

Sirlou was my nephew. I am very proud of this outstanding young man and outstanding soldier. I ask everyone to a say prayer for his family and his fiance. He is a shining example of America's finest and he is a true hero.

I went to high school with Sirlou and I was close with him our Senior year. I am in shock as I have lost a great friend. I will miss him dearly. My prayers are with his family and other friends. Sirlou was a great a man. He always knew how to put a smile on my face.

My deepest sympathy to your family. I knew your Sgt Cuaresma when I was in the military ( I am retired). He was a great soldier and a person without limits when it comes to help others. I still can believe he is gone. I sign out . See you around SGT Cuaresma.

I went to high school with Sirlou. He was a wonderful person, and I am proud to have him fighting this war with me and my fellow military. My prayers go to all of his family and friends. May God be with you and give you the strength to continue. He will be missed, and never forgotten.

Lisa Phinney, USN

God Bless this young soldier and his family, may they find the comfort they need to help them through this tragic time.

I did not know Sirlou, but I will honor his memory and keep him in my prayers.

My flag flies in his honor.

Kuya Sirlou was the embodiment of perseverence, courage, and honor. I thank him and all his comrades for the battle they fought and continue to fight whole-heartedly to ensure that our freedom, peace, and security are intact--knowing well that their own is at risk. Although I miss him so dearly, as does the rest of our family and friends; my heart is full of gratitude for our lives he has fought valiantly to keep safe and had intended to rejoin. With this said, the rest of us have to endure the loss of a good soldier and we will be the ones to rejoin our dear Kuya Sirlou in Heaven someday. I love you.

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We will be always grateful the sacrifice that your soldier made. God bless you and your family with comfort and peace. We will not forget.

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

I am sorry to hear of your loss, God Knows, we are praying for all of the troops. God Bless You and may The Holy Spirit comfort you is my prayer.

To the Family of Sgt. Sirlou C. Cuaresma;

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 and it seems like yesterday.

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. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. 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 )