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Rudy Torres
May 23, 2023
It was a pleasure to serve with you brother. We may have been in different companies at 1/5 (1999), but it was a lot of fun hanging/partying with you. You're greatly missed.......Semper Fidelis
KIRBY MILLER
July 15, 2020
I was on the flight that took SGT Calderon out of Iraq that day. I just stared at one of the stars on his flag the entire time, not knowing his name but wondering about his life, family, friends... everything. No one said a word, everyone's heads were down, and I bet we were all teared up and in the same deep thoughts and prayers. I never knew him, but think of him often. Semper Fi.
Peggy Childers
August 2, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Juan Calderon:
Always remembering Juan. "Some gave all."
June 19, 2012
Our family is still sorry for your your family & friends loss. We would have like to have known you by what I can tell from others who write in this guestbook. God Bless your family, I hope they are on the path to healing if there is one.
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Jackie -JoaquinFarley
December 30, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Juan Calderon, I'm praying for your peace & comfort as you think of Juan this New Years 2012.
I am so grateful for Juan's Ultimate Sacrifice for our freedom~~you raised a remarkable son to give of his life for us in the USA.
God bless all of you as you look to God for salvation through the precious Blood of Jesus who also died that we might have Everlasting Life if we but confess our sins & receive Jesus into our heart & life as Lord & Savior!!
Brent Sowders
October 27, 2011
I will always remember the day when he left HQBN, MCB S-3 Office, I told him to please keep your head down and come back safe and he looked an me and said no worries. He was a true Marine, friend and my basketball partner. My family and I think of him often. He will never be forgotten. Semper Fi! MSgt Brent Sowders and family.
jason williams
August 19, 2011
never forgotten brother
Peggy Childers
August 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Juan Calderon:
Please accept my remembrance of Juan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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.
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Juan Calderon:
Remembering Juan 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
Peggy Childers
August 2, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Juan Calderon:
Juan 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
Mario Leal
May 25, 2009
Happy Memorial Day.
Thank You,
Raul Ruiz
May 24, 2009
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice. We honor you.
Josh Krueger
September 22, 2008
I miss you brother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
In Memory of Juan ~ (Debra Estep)
August 2, 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 Juan, 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
J.M. Littlebird
November 29, 2007
To the Calderon family, my thoughts and prayers are still with you all.
Miss you Calderon! Happy Marine Corps Birthday Marine.
Littlebird
Sandi Breckenridge
October 4, 2007
We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness,
and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief.
Our nations HERO, Juan , will be remembered by name.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May we always remember:
FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
October 4, 2007
We are saddened at your loss of this brave young marine, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
SEMPER FI Sgt Juan Calderon
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06 Anbar Province
debbi rivers
October 4, 2007
To the parents and family of Juan, I want you to know that your grief in not alone. I know it doesn't matter if the death was 3 years ago or today the pain is still there. As a Gold Star Mother I have been blessed in my healing and God has allowed me to reach out to other families who are now going through that very same loss. I want you to know that when and if you are ready I offer you emotional support and also a place in our hearts to help you in that healing process. There are many of us Gold Star Families who offer our support, love and help in healing. When and if you are ready please contact me. I ask God to bless and give you strength and heal the empitness in your heart.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
SHIRLEY DONEY
October 3, 2007
REST IN PEACE JUAN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Valorie
October 3, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Michael iezzi
October 3, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Juan 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.
May God hold Juan in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Yolanda Valdez
October 3, 2007
Another Fallen Hero ~
My heart breaks as I sign another guestbook of such a courageous soldier who gave his life so selflessly. May he rest in peace knowing that he is loved and remembered by those who knew him. God Bless this soldier and his family who gave all and made the ultimate sacrifice. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort in such a difficult time. My deepest condolences and prayers are with the entire family.
We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know first hand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our only son 9-3-2004 at the age of 19 and it fells like yesterday. Just know that there are Marines and families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain. You are not alone.
I still fly my Marine flag and have my Marine tag and sticker on my vehicles because I'm PROUD of my SON and DAUGHTER, and all the SERVICE MEN and WOMEN out there. We will always be a MARINE. We are proud of you all. “Land of the Free, Because of the Brave”
Thank you Legacy.com for setting up this website so families can quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves across this great nation.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Proud Marine Parents of an American Hero
LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9~3~04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
October 3, 2007
Paid in full for your rest in eternity, as Texas mourns her son.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
October 2, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Sergeant Juan Calderon. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!
August 10, 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 (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)
Armando Delgado
November 1, 2006
I'd like to start by expressing my deepest condolences. I served with "CALDERON" at 1st BT. 5th MAR. in camp pendleton, ca. We were good friends and even if it has been over two years since he died, i still feel heartbroken during these upcoming days. I'll miss you on the Marine Corps Birthday (Nov. 10) and Veterans day (Nov 11). God bless him and his family. Salud compadre, y este trago es para ti!
Garnet Jenkins
August 2, 2006
Remembering this Young Marine, on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country. With a Multitude of Thanks for his service and dedication.
Rest well Sgt. Juan Calderon and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Calderon
family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
James Garcia
May 5, 2005
I servered with you son when we weree in Alpha Co. 1/5, and also in SOI. Your son was a real good friend of mine, and was always very understanding, always knew how to make you see the good side of a bad situation, when i heard of his death, i didnt know what to do , but remember all the good he did, I am sorry for you loss. God Bless you. As the Marines Hym says "If you look up to heavans gates they are guarded my United States Marines" Im sure he is one of them
Donna Gossett
April 7, 2005
Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. God bless you and your family.
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