Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto
Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto
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SALVADOR SAUCEDO
October 16, 2017
All though we only spent weeks training together, it was more than enough to see what a wonderful human being you were.
Brother, I have kept with me the memories of the fun times we spent toguether in 2002 while we were trainees in Fort Lee. I remember one night while we were out on pass and one of the things that you did was to ensure that everyone we were with to feel as if we were at home. Thanks again for that.
Today I saw someone that looked like you. It felt real, as if you had walked into the room.
It was a great feeling.
Ruben Estrella Soto, I keep your with me everywhere I go and I will never forget you. Dios te tenga en su santa gloria hermano.
Renee Villarreal
December 11, 2015
I miss you
Renee Villarreal
December 11, 2015
July 30, 2015
I'm sending my condolences to the family of Ruben Soto, sorry for your loss. Micah 4:3,4
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December 23, 2012
Remembering Ruben. I will eternally be grateful for his service and sacrifice at such a young age.
Sandra Sanchez
December 12, 2012
A Dear Friend/CO WORKER.Still remember him like it was yesterday and every time I pass thru the park named after him.RIP will miss your fiendship.
Peggy Childers
March 24, 2012
March 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto:
Always remembering Ruben. "Some gave all."
Paul Ferris
May 27, 2011
Not forgotten. Thank you for my freedom
Peggy Childers
March 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto:
Please accept my remembrance of Ruben on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
November 29, 2010
I am proud of Ruben, my sympathies. He will not be forgotten.
Stephanie Rafoss
October 9, 2010
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Kenna
March 29, 2010
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Peggy Childers
March 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto:
Remembering Ruben 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
May 24, 2009
To let your family know, you are not forgotten this Memorial day
ahmz
May 2, 2009
thank you so much. i am sorry for your loss. we cannot and will not forget the sacrifice that your son has given this country. thanks to him, we are free. thank you so much.
Peggy Childers
March 23, 2009
To the family of Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto:
Ruben 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
GUILLERMO ENRIQUE ESTRELLA
January 10, 2009
No tengo palabras para expresar mis condolencias a la familia de Ruben, pero les digo que, con tan corta edad, el amó a su país y a aquellos que quieren la libertad. Veo en su cara a mis hijos Hector, Armando, Luis y Alfieri, quienes gracias a Dios no conocen la guerra. Me enteré por una película basada en estos hechos, al final de la misma nombran a todos los caídos, entre ellos a Ruben. Paz a sus restos. GUILLERMO ESTRELLA. Caracas Venezuela.
Norma Gaspar
October 29, 2008
I was born in Juarez and lived in El Paso for most of my life.....God Bless all of your family.....Ruben is in a much better place!
Pam Sparks
August 5, 2008
May you find comfort in the precious memories only you share and that you will be with him again. He is a hero that paid the ultimate sacrafice. Much love, thoughts and prayers to Ruben's family from a US Army Mom.
August 4, 2008
To see the photo and read how young he was, and how long he has been gone, it just breaks my heart. My deepest sympathy to his family.
May your hero rest in peace.
kathi poppert
August 4, 2008
Ruben, Thank you for your brave sacrifice for our freedom, rest assure young soldier you will never be forgotten. to Ruben's family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, may God bless you all, we do not know each other but are now forever joined as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward only eight days after turning 19 while serving in Iraq was on may 6 2008 also added to the long list of American Hero's who made the ultimate sacrifie for our country's continued freedom. may God bless us all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in Peace young Ruben, America loves you...
Proud aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward
us army, military police the dragonslayers.
Jeannie Tolle
August 4, 2008
I just read about Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto and I am so sorry for the loss of your Hero. There are no words I could say that would help ease your pain. I hope the memories you have of your son bring you comfort. God bless all of you.
Rest In Peace young soldier. I am very proud of you, you are an American Hero and will never be forgotten.
In Loving Memory of my Grandson
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward (19 yrs old)
KIA 5/6/2008
SHIRLEY DONEY
August 3, 2008
REST IN PEACE PVT. SOTO, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
August 3, 2008
Rest in peace forever young.
SJ Romero
July 4, 2008
I did not know your son, but I want to acknowledge his bravery and service to his countrymen. A true patriot. I think about our soldiers and pray for their families.
The Neal family
April 28, 2008
To the family of Pvt. Estrella-Soto,
Please know that just as your loved one will forever remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain 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 grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 13, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Estrella-Soto family in the loss of Ruben. I did not know Ruben, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Ruben it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that 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~
November 11, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Estrella-Soto!
Althea B
July 25, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
July 6, 2007
You were taken all too soon from this world; thank you for all that you sacrificed for this country. I will never forget the day, month, and year you gave your life to better others lives...God Bless You
July 5, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt. Estrella-Soto and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Nancy Sahlberg
May 18, 2007
God Bless You!
Bruce Bradshaw
March 23, 2007
Today is the annivesary of a great loss to this country, Ruben Estrella-Soto. I am and will continue wearing the bracelet with your name and this date inscribed on it. Rest in peace Hero and may god bless your friends and family.
Bruce Bradshaw
McAllen, Texas
Garnet Jenkins
March 22, 2007
In Remembrance of Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices". - PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN
I am sincerely hoping that 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.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Karen Hickman
January 26, 2007
On behalf of "Gold Star Siblings" Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Sandy Bonesteel
January 25, 2007
Though I did not know this fine young man, I want to honor him. He is a hero.
Gary Allain
October 22, 2006
Pvt. Ruben Estrella-Soto
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
James Dykes
September 27, 2006
Ruben,
God is shinning on you in heaven. He is keeping you safe and strong until your re-union with your family. May God Bless You and Your Family.
sheila
July 3, 2006
Ruben is not forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 19, 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
arlene
December 10, 2005
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ESTRELLA-SOTO FAMILY.TIME HAS PASSED BY SO QUICK.RUBEN WILL ALWAYS BE ON MY THOUGHTS.MY RESPECTS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY. THANK YOU RUBEN FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE....-GOD BLESS THE ESTRELLA-SOTO FAMILY.
Mike Ortiz
September 10, 2005
...thank you for your sacrifice.... Semper Fi
Julie Peter
August 5, 2005
God Bless you and your family, thank you for your service to our country.
Judi Martinez-Yeager
June 11, 2005
My son Jesiah, 22, was stationed at Fort Bliss, but had been discharged shortly before the invasion.
My heart breaks for every one of these tragic losses; Especially one that hit's so close to home.
Ruben is a beautiful young man, who's family must be very proud.
All of my prayers, Judi
Tom Latino
June 1, 2005
Thank you for your sacrafice and the continuing sacrafice of your parents. You are not here, but visible. Gone but remembered. You are not forgotten Pvt. Ruben Estrella Soto.
Thank you.
Mac & Susan Orsbon
May 29, 2005
Pvt. Estrella-Soto made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom and the freedom of unborn generations of Americans. Our family will honor his sacrifice and his memory on this and every Memorial Day and we will remember him in our prayers. Our prayers are also with his family.
Bonnie Delgado Lindstrom
March 14, 2005
My heart and prayers are with your family. I did not know you but feel the loss of a fellow El Pasoan deeply. I am saddened by the fact a person so young must leave this earth. Thank you so much for defending our country. Your family has my deepest sympathies and regards. Being a spouse of a soldier I share with you your trouble and pray for the safety of everyone else.
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