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Charlie Gili
July 25, 2018
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 have made a small donation to Hector Ramos Memorial Scholarship at the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to honor and remember Hector Ramos US Marine Lance Corporal. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. 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
Fidelia Izquierdo
February 3, 2018
Nunca te olvidame siempre te llevare en mi corazon
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2013
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos:
It has truly been my honor to sign Hector'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 Hector will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
C. G.
January 31, 2012
Marine brother, you will never be forgotten. You were known by many and are loved by all. May God shine perpetual light on your soul and guide you into paradise for you have earned it. We will never forget what you gave up for us to be safe here stateside. God bless you and your fam.
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Peggy Childers
January 29, 2012
January 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos:
Always remembering Hector. "Some gave all."
marci ramos
December 2, 2011
we miss you and will never forget the memories we had
rosa jimenez
December 1, 2011
i miss your bear hugs and your amazing smile love and miss u always my friend.
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos:
Please accept my remembrance of Hector on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
January 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos:
Remembering Hector 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
Hector Ramos
January 26, 2010
Kenna Larra
July 20, 2009
”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 1,660 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 Memory of Hector ~ (Debra Estep)
January 27, 2009
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 Hector, 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Peggy Childers
January 26, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos:
Hector 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
Mike Finke
January 18, 2009
In a little more than a week it will be 4 years. I look back on it and it seems like both ages ago and yesterday.
I know, like you, I do not go a day without thinking not only of my son but of all those that died that day.
I also think about those that did not that day and the feelings that they may have for surviving and going on with their lives.
I’m sorry that I have never written before. I guess it was not my time to do so.
Out of all that died that day I only knew Mike, but they were all brothers and because of that, they were all, my son’s.
The tears that I shed for him I shed for all.
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 16, 2008
Dear family of Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos,
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)
April 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Ramos!
Chef Shiane Wilcoxen-Gonzalez Class of '96
March 18, 2008
I never got the chance to personally meet you, but your mother and brothers and friends have told me so many great things about you. As an alumni and guestwriter for the East High school newpaper, I recently did a story on you, I hope I did you justice. I made your mom cry...I didn't mean to. I will pray for your brother Noah's safe return, he is in Japan right now. And I will gladly support and encourage little Isaiah as he continues his journey through high school. He's a great kid too! Thanks fellow Tomcat for your sacrifice!
August 19, 2007
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)
Noah Ramos
August 9, 2007
Hector Ramos is my brother. Like him, I also am a United States Marine. I was in bootcamp at the time of his death. I knew he was in Iraq. And I knew he was in harms way. The entire time we were both trying to mail eachother letters. But being in bootcamp, i never got to get his address. And when I finally got it, it was the day before he died. When I found out he died, every emotion i held within in bootcamp came out. Anger, Tears, Frustration. you name it, and it was out. so i went home on Emergency leave and mourned with my family. it was tough to be back hom and missing a member of the Family. His funeral was a HEROE's funeral. I have never seen so many people gather around to honor someone who gave up his life to provide freedom. when i got back to bootcamp, i had 4 letters from him. each letter was one day after the other. he wrote his letters 4 days prior to his last breath. when i read his letter, it made me laugh, but sad again because i knew i would never get another letter. i finally got his address and never got to write back. he was young and full of life. he had a future. i will always love him and remember him. I am now in IRAQ and i am here to finish his fight. OORAH and SEMPER FI Brother.
Cpl Noah A. Ramos
USMC
mellisa ramirez
July 19, 2007
you'll never be forgotten i remember all the times we were playing nintendo and ordering little cesars pizza and sit outside you're porch i yea and the invisible line at the st nicks festival thanks for that we needed that line and we think about you all the time me my mom everybody i talk to my 8 month daughter about u too u would have liked her
July 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Ramos and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Doris Mercer
October 12, 2006
To the family of LCpl Ramos. I did not know Hector but I know the cloth he was cut from because he was and always will be one of the Few, one of the Proud, a Marine. I lost one of my Marines 30 Oct. 2005. Coming up on a year now and still as raw as the night the CACO showed up at my door. I thank God every day for the memories and the love that we shared and you will too. Hold on to those memories for you will find that they are the most precious possession you will have. Hector is a hero to so many. May God Bless and comfort you in this unwelcomed journey.
Doris Mercer Proud Mom of SSgt Joel P. Dameron USMC KIA 30 Oct 2005 Iraq
gary allain
October 11, 2006
an Eagle has fallen
you are my hero sir
may god keep you in his arms forever.
October 11, 2006
To the Family of Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos:
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 (SFC Brent A. Adams) 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 and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Pam and Bill Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Zulma Adorno
October 10, 2006
To the family of Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos
I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are suffering. I also have a son serving in Iraq and my heart hangs by a string each time I hear of recent casualties. Each day I pray and plead with God that he returns, But if this were not to be, I then hold fast to the promised resurrection Jesus foretold at John 5:28&29. I also look forward to a time in the near future when "Jehovah will call the nations into judgement and set matters straight and they will have to beat the swords into plowshares and spears into pruning shears, and nations will not learn war anymore." (Isaiah 2:4)
Rejoice in the hope that we will have the opportunity to embrace our dear loved ones again.
Pat Lorenzen
October 9, 2006
Ramos Family & Loved Ones: I am so sorry to read about the loss of your most precious loved one. He is the All American Hero Soldier. What a great loss to America. Please know that many of us still share in your sorrow even tho we never met the young man. God bless you & always be PROUD him. He looked so handsome in his uniform! God Bless You All.
korie
October 9, 2006
May God comfort you at this time of great sorrow.
Michael Iezzi
October 9, 2006
Father we entrust our brother Hector to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
charles WININGER
October 8, 2006
god bless you
Henryk Zaleski USN-Ret
October 8, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Yolanda Valdez
October 7, 2006
To LCpl Hector Ramos Family:
I understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know firsthand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our son on 9-3-2004, at the age of 19. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain.
May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved and remembered by those who knew him as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice? My deepest condolences, sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort? I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s. Another Fallen Hero ------Thank you!!!!!!
Hector ~ My family and I are thankful for your Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service to fight for our country, (our freedom) from you--, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. I also have a Marine daughter and Marine son in law. You all will not be forgotten.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Mom of a USMC, American Hero
(LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9-3-04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq)
Garnet Jenkins
October 7, 2006
My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy, regarding the recent loss of Lance Cpl. Hector Ramos.
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, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Service and Dedication.
May Hector rest safely in God's Loving Care and may God's Comfort and Grace be with the Ramos family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Sincerely hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
May the Peace of God and the memories of Hector,
remain in your heart always and give you strength
through these difficult days.
~Softly and slowly, time heals.~
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 24, 2006
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 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
Cpl. Cruz G.
May 29, 2006
I served my country from june 2000 to june of 2004. I knew Hector. Not well but I know Noah too. Great people. The memory of Hector will never be lost. I salute this great Marine for giving the greatest sacrifice for his country. I honor this Marine today, Memorial day, for his valiant efforts to make the world a better place and for fighting for freedom. R.I.P. fellow brother, Greatest Respect.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 21, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ramos family in the loss of Hector. I did not know Hector, 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. Hector it has just been a little over a year since you were taken. 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~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
February 6, 2006
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
Dick Naylor
December 12, 2005
To Mrs. Ramos & all of the members of the Ramos Family:
THANK YOU for your son and his commitment to you, America and those to who he was trying to make the world a safer and better place to live. On behalf of my family, we pray that as CHRISTmas draws near you will look to Jesus for the strength and comfort in accepting the loss of your son and relative.
Respectfully & with God's Love--John 3:16
Dick Naylor, Retired Lt. Colonel
U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, Helicopter Pilot
Carolyn Evans
July 18, 2005
Having lost my son in the Gulf War of 1991, my heart goes out to the families of all of our men and women who have traveled this road. I am so thanful for my freedom and I bless each family everyday as I sit on my patio or take care of my sons memorial garden. Peace to you.
Patricia Hommel
February 27, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Hector. I did not know him personally, however I feel as if I lost part my extended family. My daughter's fiancee, Lcpl. Fred Maciel was on the chopper with Hector. Times like these make us so profoundly sad...yet so profoundly proud. We lost so much on January 26, 2005 and I know that the emptiness will be with us for a long time to come. However please take comfort in knowing that your family is in our prayers everyday. Our loved ones are heros and I personally find solice in knowing that they are in a better place. May God bless your family and may you find peace in knowing that someday you will be reunited with Hector.
With much love and saddness,
Pat Hommel
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