Cpl. Andres H. Perez

Cpl. Andres H. Perez

Andres H. Perez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
Andres H. Perez was a starting offensive guard in high school but his fancy footwork also was made him a star on the dance floor. Crystal Cruz, a friend, remembered how Perez taught guests how to waltz properly at her quinceanera, the 15th-birthday gala that marks the transition to womanhood. "He was so polite and gentle," she said. "There were parts of the dance we didn''t understand. He had gone through it at his older sister''s quinceanera, so he was a pro." Perez, 21, of Santa Cruz, Calif., died Nov. 14 during the battle for Fallujah. A 2001 high school graduate, he was based at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Perez loved to sing, especially the songs of mariachi rancheros. "He liked the very traditional old school Mexican music," said his older sister Sandra Perez. And nobody teased him about his choice. "He was a big guy," explained his younger sister, Elvira. Perez also is survived by his parents, Hipolito and Yolanda. "He was just a really personable kid who was always willing to do whatever we asked," said Ron Mehuron, a former coach. "He''d do more if he could."

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Paul Farrell

May 25, 2015

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Pam Dustin

May 24, 2015

Thinking of you on this Memorial Day.
Always remember~~HEROES LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER, NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN.

Mike and Pam Dustin

May 25, 2014

Thinking of you, Remembering you and Honoring you on this Memorial Day weekend,

Mike and Pam Dustin

May 28, 2012

I just felt it was important on this Memorial Day weekend to let you know you are honored and remembered. My grandson was in the Marines and in Fallujah, Haditha and last tour was Afghanistan. I have learned so much from all of you about patriotism and the wonderful country that people like you have made possible for all of usl My wish for today is that everyone in America will take just a minute or two and give honor to all of our military.
HEROES NEVER DIE. THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
I truly believe this is true.
with love and respect,

Peggy Childers

November 18, 2011

November 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Andres H. Perez:
Please accept my remembrance of Andres on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Paul Farrell

March 21, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Childers

November 14, 2010

To the family and friends of Cpl. Andres H. Perez:
Remembering Andres 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

Natalia Flechsig

May 31, 2010

Thank you.

Kenna Larra

August 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 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!
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

Andy West

February 14, 2009

Dear Mr. & Mrs, Perez,
I feel a certain kinship having grown up in Santa Cruz to all my fellow veterans from that area. Unfortunately you Andres paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country. I can not understand the grief you must have at the lost of your son but as a fellow veteran that retired after over 20 years of service and knew many a good man killed while serving his country I will also remember your son.
Soquel High School-class of 1976

In Memory of Andres ~ (Debra Estep)

November 14, 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 Andres, 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

Peggy Childers

November 13, 2008

To the family of Cpl. Andres H. Perez:
Andres 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

April 20, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Perez!

July 27, 2007

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea (NY)

July 13, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Perez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon

Linda Flannery

June 3, 2007

Honoring the memory of one of America's heros. You are not forgotten. Rest in Peace. My flag flies in your honor.

Garnet Jenkins

November 14, 2006

I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Cpl. Andres H. Perez, two years ago today.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Andres rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Perez family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

May you find Strength in your Faith,
Comfort in God's Love, and
Peace in knowing this country remembers the Sacrifice, Andres made.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

ron ware

November 13, 2006

never forget
andres perez
1983-2004
semper fi

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

April 14, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Perez family in the loss of Andres. I did not know Andres, 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. Andrez 17 months ago today 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~

Debbie Verrett

December 22, 2005

Im so sorry for the lose of this young marine. He is an American hero. May God comfort us all this tragic loss.

Marine Mom

Erwin Montanez

August 6, 2005

You will never be forgotten! SEMPER FI!

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