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Charlie Gili
March 3, 2017
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Castro Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Jonathan Castro US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
June 3, 2015
I didn't know Jonathan but,I'm sending my condolences to his family and friends. Micah 4:3,4
July 4, 2012
Remembering and Honoring the Memory of Jonathan Castro. He has not been forgotten.
July 4, 2012
Maria Quezada-sandoval
December 24, 2011
God bless you, may you rest in peace, I hope you and dad are spending a wonderful christmas together with all our loved ones who we miss dearly!
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S.A
December 24, 2011
Remembering you especially in this month. God Bless your family and friends. RIP.
Peggy Childers
December 22, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Jonathan Castro:
Please accept my remembrance of Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Jamie Pierce
April 23, 2011
There isn't a day that doesn't go by that you are not in our hearts, my friend. The warm smile and the infectious laugh you had and shared with us will be with us forever.
Peggy Childers
December 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Jonathan Castro:
Remembering Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Connie "Quezada" Maggiulli
June 2, 2010
You are in our hearts forever I dedicated you in my FB page... Put up your picture with my Dad and brother and son who served the Air Force...Giving you Thanks & Praise for what you gave up in protecting us all...We are forever Grateful and You and your Family continue to be in our prayers
KaMisha Hickman-Spann
May 31, 2010
Castro,
Thanks again for ev thing. 73d Eng all the way. You and the fellas will nev be forgotten. I know my sill hubby is still making yall laugh. That's Cream for sure.
S. Allen
May 31, 2010
Never to be forgotten an American Hero. Thank You.
Donna Gillette
December 26, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Kenna Larra
August 4, 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 1,660 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
Durnell McNeil
May 25, 2009
There are so many days that you are in my thoughts. You were one of the soldiers that every leader wishes for. Your commitment to excellence and desire to make yourself and those around you better was very infectious and will never be forgotten. To have known you both personally and professionally has enriched my life and you will never be forgotten. May God continue to bless you and your family. SFC McNeil
In Memory of Jonathan ~ (Debra Estep)
December 28, 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 Jonathan, 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
December 21, 2008
To the family of Spc. Jonathan Castro:
Jonathan 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
jerry albert
May 25, 2008
hey castro as memorial day comes ever so near i just want to thank you for the the kind words, the smartass coments that always made me laugh and for being someone to look up to for a needless sacrifice that many will not forget Thanks for being there,
Spc. Albert
April 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Castro!
August 16, 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 who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Castro and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
December 21, 2006
In remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Spc Jonathan Castro, on the 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Jonathan, rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Castro family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 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
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country remembers Jonathan's sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
ROBYN GARSIDE
October 28, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
John Paul Castro
May 23, 2006
I can not stop thinking of our High School Days. How Teachers would always confuse our papers and I would get your grades and you would get mine. And how the Princeable called your mom and asked her if you were 18, because she thought you said you were 18, when it was me saying that because I wanted my pager back from her since she took it, and you got the blame from it and your Mom was upset that you lied about your age. I remember you coming up to me and asking if the Princeable took my pager..And I will never forget how much we laughed about it..Ha Ha.. So many good memories about you dude. I know your birthday was yesterday! And I just wanted to remind you that all of us have not forgotten you buddy! You will be always remembered by everyone who was close to you!Your a great guy! Happy Birthday buddy! Lots of Love, John Paul Castro
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 1, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Castro family in the loss of Jonathan. I did not know Jonathan, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man 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. Jonathan you will not 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~
Sara Keppler
January 16, 2006
Hey Jon,
just thinking about you. I often drive past your house and its not easy to forget. miss ya buddy
Gia
August 1, 2005
Honey,
I miss you so much. I miss those calls when you couldn't sleep at night, the times we would duet on the phone and in the car to so many songs. I don't think you will ever begin to understand how much I love and miss you.
Jessica Viramontes (Quezada)
July 19, 2005
Hey Guy I never had the chance of meeting you, but I've heard so much good stuff about you. We miss you LOTS. My Mom took your loss so hard, she could not stop crying, she was a soldier's mom too. My brother was there too, in Iraq. He is the one who has told me about you, it was all good and some funny stuff too. I wish I would have had the chance to know you like he did. I'm so sorry your life was so short, please know I was very proud of you and I will miss you and wish I got to know you better.
MARIA QUEZADA-SANDOVAL
July 8, 2005
I NEW YOU AS A LITTLE BOY, YOU WANTED TO TRADE ONE OF YOUR DADS HORSES FOR MY SISTER AND ME. I WISH I WOULD HAVE STAYED MORE IN TOUCH WITH YOU. YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS. WISH IT NEVER HAPPENED TO YOU. LOVE YOU ALWAYS
Connie Maggiulli
July 8, 2005
Our parents are very close and even though we did not have the same opportunity of being close. I think of you always, your parents and family are in my prayers. I thank God for you and all your courage and all that you did for us.
May God be with all those left behind and watch over them as you are doing now.
Robert & Consuelo Quezada (parents)
Jenni Mlodzik
May 31, 2005
Castro, Hey man. Not a day goes by that we dont think about you. I talk to your mom alot. God she misses you. Please, keep the boys safe okay? You are doing a great job and I owe you so much for that. Help them stay strong. I know they have a hard time without you, ayro and creamean. But at least you guys are together. Thank you Castro, for watching over them Love, Jenni
Mrs. Sejersen
March 24, 2005
The 73rd lost a brother but gained a guardian angel.
Travis and Tracy Johnson
March 23, 2005
John, you were such a special person to both Trav and I in your own little way. Not a day has passed that neither of us have thought of you and not shed a tear. We both miss you so much! Ride that big white truck of yours through the mudd in heaven as you watch over the rest of the company! We love you!
KaMisha Hickman-Creamean
March 23, 2005
Castro, I never got the chance to meet you but please watch over our guys. I know you and Ayro are doing that. They miss ya'll alot.
SAPPERS Lead The Way!!!!!!
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