Staff Sgt. Mark D. Vasquez
Staff Sgt. Mark D. Vasquez
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Romana (Huston) ElHassan
October 8, 2015
I miss you cousin.
People from Ruby
October 5, 2015
We still think of you Mark. I remember the first time I met you you had just earned a karate trophy that was bigger than you! RIP
November 15, 2014
You are not forgotten cousin, sometimes I'm still down on the anniversary of your departure but I am here today to say how much I miss u and love u.
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AJ
November 3, 2013
Not forgotten.
Erica Grant
November 11, 2011
Its been 8 years and it still makes me cry when I see his picture. I would like to thank those that have posted here and I know our family does too. Mark was my cousin and the guy I looked up to when I was in school. We all miss him very much and he will never be forgotten. We all Love you Mark!!!!!!
Peggy Childers
November 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Mark D. Vasquez:
Please accept my remembrance of Mark on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Matthew Weiss
May 26, 2011
I would like to say that I had the pleasure to serve w Mark Vasquez in C Co 1/5 Inf Regt at Ft Lewis, Wa in the late 90's. He was not only a great soldier, but one who could out a smile on ur face. I recently found out about his untimely passing and am honored to know that I spent time with him and thank him for giving the ultimate sacrifice for his country. This Memorial Day and many days he will be in my thoughts as well as his family. Mark may be gone, but will never be forgotten!!
Peggy Childers
November 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Mark D. Vasquez:
Remembering Mark 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
Romana Huston
November 8, 2010
I still miss you cous and I will never forget you.
Romana Huston
December 23, 2009
Mark was my cousin. We were close in age and grew up in the same home together. One of the saddest days of my life was learning of his death, two days after I had a premonition of his passing. I was devastated. Six years have passed and I still miss him. I hope to meet his wife and kids someday. Thanks for all of kind words about him. My cousin was proud to serve his country, and we are proud of him.
Kenna Kay
December 22, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
SFC DUPREE
May 25, 2009
thank you!!!!
you graduated with my brother!!!
Peggy Childers
November 18, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Mark D. Vasquez:
Mark 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
In Memory of Mark ~ (Debra Estep)
November 8, 2008
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 Mark, 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)
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
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 22, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Vasquez family and friends in the loss of Mark. I did not know Mark , 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. Mark it has been over 4 years since you were taken and 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~
R Collis
July 22, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sgt Vasquez. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Staff Sgt Vasquez knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Staff Sgt Vasquez!
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Vasquez!
Dawn Leverenz
September 1, 2007
I went to school with Mark!I didn't even know he had joined the Military,entell he was killed!My husband is active duty with almost 20 years in.My husband is deployed to GTMO Cuba!
My heart goes out to Mark's wife and children!I don't know what I would do if this was to happen to my husband!
Mark was a fun loving guy in school,with many friends!You will always be remembered as a great Hero!
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 7, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Vasquez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Jim Wilson
February 19, 2007
I still have a copy of the change of command speech at C/1-5 Infantry where CPT Doherty mentions Mark and me by name in his speech as two of the best in his company. Mark - deserved that. Me - not so sure, but I still read that speech and smile. Mark made us all better by being around. We are a little worse now that he isn't. I miss him.
SGT. Benjamin Fager
February 15, 2007
To my Squad Leader. The best leader I knew. I will never forget.
Derek Warren
February 10, 2007
I served with Vasquez in 98 on the DMZ with the 1-506, he was our point man most of the time. An excelent soldier, and a great freind. He loved his family.
William Valenti
January 24, 2007
I served with mark many years ago when we were in Hawaii.
I remember the astonished look he had on his face when he told me he was getting married.
I will always remember his smile, it was bigger than everything.
For the short time I knew him he was a good man.
May this warrior now know peace and may his family know that he now waits and rest with god.
Patrick Hennessy
January 6, 2007
As a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, I wll ensure that SSG Mark Vasquez's memory lives on. I sponsored a flag, in Mark's name at the "Healing Field" in Sturgis S.D. this past summer at the annual motorcycle rally. I plan on flying this flag, in his honor, on all PGR missions that I attend. To the family and friends of Mark, I am truly sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Riding with repect in his honor....
Garnet Jenkins
November 8, 2006
Remembering this Fine Soldier, Staff Sgt. Mark D. Vasquez, on this 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Mark rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Vasquez family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
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.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
PATTI BENTLEY
August 25, 2006
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS,
WHAT A WOUNDERFUL YOUNG MAN!
PATTI
Stephanie Morgan (Smith)
November 1, 2005
I was friends with Mark back in 1988-89 when he hung with my then boyfriend Larry. They were both heavily into skateboarding and the coolest of people. Mark lived in a big green house at the end of my street where we typically hung out in the evenings. I lost touch after 1989, and was saddened to learn what had happened. I wish his wife and his children all the best now and in the future. Mark was a great friend and a great person. With Love to all, Stephanie
stephanie pooler
September 9, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to SSG. Vasquez's family and friends. I have a brother who was part of the 16th Infantry from Fort Riley during that time. May we never forget those we lost there. God bless.
Kimberly Allen
August 12, 2005
To SSG Vasquez's family,
I recently ran across Mark's name, when I was looking for some information from my hometown Port Huron and my heart breaks for your loss. Mark will be remembered as a hero. As a Soldier he was an extraordinary man amongst men, and his sacrifice will not be forgotten.
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