Sgt. 1st Class Joselito O. Villanueva
Sgt. 1st Class Joselito O. Villanueva
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Alan Masangkay
May 27, 2019
High five to all with you in Heaven, miss you man! To all those brave soldiers that fought and fight for freedom, Thank You for your service and GOD Bless America
Alan Masangkay
November 11, 2014
Army Sgt. 1st Class Joselito O. Villanueva
1968-2004
A great childhood friend, kind hearted and just an all around good guy. When we were kids, we had some mischief but we always looked out for the underdog and what was righteous... Having been a touch more defensive, I was quick to have his back and yet in the end, he looked out and fought hard for the wellbeing of his troops, our United States of America and it's will to fight for the Freedoms and values we all have come here to enjoy, practice and cherish!
Thanks Man! My Flag waves 24/7 in memory of you and all of the above!
Each time I pass through our old bus stop, your childhood home or When I simply see children riding their bikes as we once did, the flashbacks of those wonder years just choke me up!
GOD Bless You!
GOD Bless our Troops!
GOD Bless America!!!
May 26, 2014
thinking of you and thanking you...
art weeks
April 17, 2012
I have a painting I would love to give (free) to Sgt. Joselito's parents/family. It is a small portrait of him I did for a project. If anyone knows them, please contact me [email protected]
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Peggy Childers
September 27, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Joselito O. Villanueva:
Please accept my remembrance of Joselito on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
art weeks
September 6, 2011
I did not know Sgt. Joselito O. Villanueva but I have the distinct honor of being chosen to paint his portrait for the Fallen Heroes memorial. If anyone has a larger photo of him than what is found on the internet can you please send it to me at [email protected] In order to do Joselito justice it would help to have a larger source material with more detail to capture his essence in perpetuity. thank you,
Art Weeks
E C
May 30, 2011
Thank you Lito. People have not forgotten your sacrifice. We will never forget.
Ruby Desembrana-Acevedo
May 30, 2011
I am lucky to have known you. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.
Charlene Fuller
March 18, 2011
God bless the family of Sgt. Villanueva. The metal bracelet I had bought my son to wear has his name on it.
Peggy Childers
September 27, 2010
Sgt. 1st Class Joselito O. Villanueva:
Remembering Joselito 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
Jesse Ramos
May 29, 2010
I am here on memorial day weekend thinking about all the good time we had during our times in Germany. The long days and night we spent just talking and having a cold one. You are not forgotten my friend and are always in my thought.
April 6, 2010
You were an angel on earth. Very sweet and kind and you are still and forever will be missed...
Peggy Childers
September 27, 2009
To the family of Sgt. 1st Class Joselito O. Villanueva:
Joselito 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
Kenna Larra
September 10, 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 1,750 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!
Mothers of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
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
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
In Memory of Joselito ~ (Debra Estep)
September 27, 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 Joselito, 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
April 19, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt 1st Class Villanueva!
August 13, 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 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 12, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt 1st Class Villanueva and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
MANUEL aragon
October 27, 2006
SFC VILLANUEVA YOU ARE A TRUE FIREND ILL NEVER FORGET YOU YOU KNOW I NEVER BEEN MUCH FOR WORDS
I WILL ALWAY LOVE YOU LIKE BROTHER
Garnet Jenkins
September 27, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Joselito O. Villanueva on this 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
A Multitude of Thanks to this hero for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service.
Rest In Peace Joselito, in God's Loving Care and may God's grace and comfort continue to be with the Villanueva family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"The soldier, above all others, is required to perform the
highest act of religious teaching--SACRIFICE."
~General Douglas MacArthur~
May the memories of Joselito, live in your heart always and bring you solace.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
May 1, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Villanueva family in the loss of Joselito I did not know Joselito, 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. Joselito it has been 19 months 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~
Cindy Thomson
January 21, 2006
Lito, you had a radiant spirit which drew family and friends to you. You touched so many people with your kindness and compassion. For this you'll be remembered and held close in our hearts. There's not a day that goes by that we don't think of you and your smile. You are forever loved and missed.
John Villanueva
November 27, 2005
Sgt. Villanueva, you served your country well. I salute you even though we have never met. You did your duty and now you must go to the higher command. Just know that this person is proud of you. May you rest in peace,
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