Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro
Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro
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Jason Smith
October 4, 2015
Thinking about you today man... You're not forgotten. Deep Steel
January 16, 2015
It's 1/16 & just found this page... You've made a profound impact in my life even today! We love you! RIP #hoah #sgtriv
Peggy Childers
January 17, 2013
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro:
It has truly been my honor to sign Roland'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 Roland will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
July 4, 2012
Thinking of and honoring the memory of SSG Roland Castro the epitome of what a soldier and leader should be.
4 July 2012.
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Peggy Childers
January 17, 2012
January 16, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro:
Always remembering Roland. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro:
Please accept my remembrance of Roland on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Donna Gillette
January 24, 2010
To the Castro family,
Though I did not know Roland, I could see that he cared greatly for his comrades. My sympathies for his unfortunate demise but I am quite sure that he was welcomed with open arms.
I just want you to know that what he had done for all of us is not forgotten and he is in my prayer along with all of our fallen angels.
His daughter will grow up proud to have him as her daddy.
Peggy Childers
January 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro:
Remembering Roland 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
Kenna
November 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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 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!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
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 Roland ~ (Debra Estep)
January 19, 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 Roland, 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
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Marcial Soriano
January 17, 2009
Roland
My nephew it has been 5 years now and I still think of you very often as I have said before will always miss you but never forget you. I know you are loved and missed by our family.
Peggy Childers
January 16, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro:
Roland 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
R Collis
July 24, 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 Castro. 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 Castro 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 Castro!
jennifer mendoza
July 14, 2008
my dearest cousin,
i think of you constantly and wish that in some way, shape, or form i could see you again. you'll always be my hero, and i will always carry you in my heart.
June 3, 2008
A CHILD OF MINE
I will lend you, for a little time
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I come back,
Take care of him for ME?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you.
And should his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the thongs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known.
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes.
And try to understand.
LOVE MOM"
March 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Castro!
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 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Castro and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Gary Allain
June 14, 2007
Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
1SG (RET) Brian Rinehart
March 5, 2007
Roland, it was an honor and pleasure working with you in Korea. Rest well.
Garnet Jenkins
January 16, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to this Brave Young Soldier, Staff Sgt. Roland L. Castro, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom, three years ago today. Thank you for your Courage, and your unselfish Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Loving Care and to the Castro Family, may the Peace of God be you.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
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.
"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 ~
October 26, 2006
My condolences to the Castro family, we share your great loss. Our prayers are with you. Staff Sgt. Castro thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."
Jack Colnot and Family
(Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq)
email [email protected]
San Antonio, Texas
erik puente
April 29, 2006
i did not know you, but you seemed like me. i admire your bravery. and i know your in heaven. peace be with you.
Michael White
November 23, 2005
Roland,
I was in Iraq with you but not in your unit. You probably don't even remember me but we were in 9th Grade History together at Roosevelt High School. As I read about you I want to say that I am proud of you. You really changed into a great man. Im glad that you did something with yourself unlike so many of our classmates who continue to take life for granted and live foolishly. Rest In Peace Roland.
DENISE CASTRO
August 27, 2005
MISS YOU ROLO
hope soriano
August 25, 2005
beloved son we have not forgotten you. each day iS a struggle to keep going forward, we miss you and pray that god gives the the grace that we need
Marcial Soriano
March 24, 2005
My nephew that I will never forget.
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