Cesar A. Granados Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be 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 Cesar A. Granados US Army 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

No pasa un dia en que yo no no piense en cesar. Yo lo extrano cada dia que pasa. Yo siempre lo voy a llevar en my pensiamento.

Thank you Cesar. We shall never forget.

September 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Cesar A. Granados:
Please accept my remembrance of Cesar on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Cpl. Cesar A. Granados:
Remembering Cesar 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 Cpl. Cesar A. Granados:
Cesar 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

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,
Kenna

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 Cesar, 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 –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

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 Cpl Granados!

I was surfing the web, looking for some family history, when I came accross this page. Though I did not know you, I am very thankfull for the courageous sacrifice that you have given for my family and this country. As the Son and Step so of veterans, my heart breaks for your family. But I know that you will always be remembered and never Fortgotton.

SSgt Victor M. Granados

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

Cpl. Cesar A. Granados
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

“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 heartfelt sympathy to the Granados family in the loss of Cesar. I did not know Cesar, 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. Cesar 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~

My Dearest and Beloved Nephew,

Our lives will never be the same again without you.....you have left a big empty hole in all of our hearts. But even though you are not physically here anymore, you will always continue to live in our mind and heart. We have lost our soldier, but God has gained an Angel. We love you!

Hey Bro I Will Always Remember You For What You Did For Us.We Miss You Already.Where You Are Guard Us All.I Love You.

Your Little Sis
Kasssandra

Hi cuz. I just want to tell you that I will really miss you. I already do. Dont worry about your family Ill try to always be there for them. Im really glad I had the chance to tell you how much I cared about you last time you came home. The pain is really hard to handle. I know you are a hero but at the same time it doesnt make my pain any easier. I would prefer for you to be alive with us, than a war hero who wont come home anymore. The pain is so deep that I dont know how to react. its a mix of emotions that I cant explain. All I wish is that you would of never gone to war, no matter if that would mean that you werent a hero. But these are the kind of wishes that never come true. All I can say is that we miss you alot and that we will never forget your smile. I know that youre watching over us, I know it so I will try to smile for you cause you never liked to see us cry. Ill be strong for your family. Love ya forever your cousin
Carol Varela

Cesar U Were A Good Brother No Matter What You Were There For Us When We Needed You.Annd All The Good Moments We Had I Will Never Forget You. GOOD BLESS YOU
Your Sister
DENISSE

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our family is sharing this same grief. I lost my nephew in Taji, Iraq on September 14. These young soldiers made many sacrifices to fight for our freedom. They are true AMERICAN heroes. God bless your family and all the other military families. May our memories help our hearts to heal. God Bless.

Aunt of Cpl. Russell Makowski

To the Family of Cesar A. Granados,

I never really met Cesar, but I have heard alot about him thru a friend of mine that was always with him in Iraq. When my friend gave me the news that Cesar was no longer with us, my heart broke and my prayers went out to you. I have a few group pictures where Cesar is in them...and just having these pictures made this loss more personal. I know there are no words that will mend the emptiness in your hearts. But my deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and everyone's lives Cesar touched.

CESAR I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. YOU WERE MOST GENTLE AND CARING PERSON I EVER KNOW WHEN I WAS DOWN YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE TO COMFORT ME I DO NOT WANT TO ACCEPT THAT YOU ARE GONE. YOU WILL ME MISSED GREATLY ALL I WANT TO TELL YOU C THAT I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MY HEART ACHES FROM THIS SORROW AND THIS PAIN I LOVE YOU BIG C. TE AMO CESAR..

LOVE YOU 4 EVER
NORA PEREZ

Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. We are grateful for the work, and sacrifice, of your Soldier, Cesar, a true American hero. God Bless.

To the Family of Cpl. Cesar A. Granados:
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 )

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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 SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Cpl. Cesar A. Granados.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
There is so much thanks to be given, for these young heroes, for their Courage, Service and Dedication.
May Cesar rest safely in God's Mighty Hands and may God's Loving Comfort and Grace be with the Granados family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2

May your memories of Cesar, live in your heart always.
Softly and slowly....
Time heals...