Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla
Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla
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Xavier Robles
May 12, 2022
Thank you, everyone, for continuing to remember my uncle Orlando even as late as almost 16 years after his passing. We are comforted by knowing that we will see him again one day because he followed the Jesus of the bible and trusted Jesus for his salvation. I am also comforted by the fact that he, as a helicopter pilot, died while supporting the troops on the ground who were in trouble. He loved them and put his life on the line for them. And especially thank you to Peggy Childers for remembering him for so many years. I know you haven't posted in a while due to your multiple sclerosis. If you are still around, I pray that God will comfort and bless you. If you are no longer around, I pray that God comforts your family, friends, and all who loved you.
Charlie Gili
October 29, 2020
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Orlando A. Bonilla US Army Captain.
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, their families, friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
May 17, 2015
My condolences to Orlando Bonilla family,sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Gods word at Micah 4:3,4
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2013
To the family and friends of Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla:
It has truly been my honor to sign Orlando'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 Orlando will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
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September 15, 2012
To the family and friends of Orlando Bonilla, I offer my sorrow for your loss, even after all these years. I pray for eternal life of him in Heavan.
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla:
Always remembering Orlando. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2011
To the family and friends of Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla:
Please accept my remembrance of Orlando on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Paul Farrell
December 4, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla:
Remembering Orlando 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 Larra
July 16, 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 1,600 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!
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Joey Alsop
April 10, 2009
I know a few years have passed but there are times I think about him and today is one. He was such a great guy to me. We grew up together from Nolan Middle School until we graduated in 1995 at Ellison High School. He was a remarkable guy...and treated me with the upmost respect. Something I didnt get from most people during those days. He always treated me like I was his best friend and for that I will always remember him. I know he is with our Lord and watching out for us like he normally does.Until we meet again brother~ Love ya
In Memory of Orlando ~ (Debra Estep)
January 28, 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 Orlando, 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
crystal jackson
January 28, 2009
To the family of Orlando,
I was just thinking of your father-in-law and I decided to look you up. Something led me to this today on your four year aniversary. I am sorry for the family's loss. I met Orlando once with his wife Tabitha. We went to dinner with he and his wife before he left for Iraq. He was a very nice guy and I enjoyed meeting him. I think it is true that only the good die young, because from what I remember of his father-in-law, they were both wonderful people and their lives were taken from them way too soon. My prayers are with you!
Peggy Childers
January 28, 2009
To the family of Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla:
Orlando 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
Bring in the new year with you...
June 24, 2008
You are so dearly loved and Missed... T.Ojeda
June 24, 2008
the Buck family
June 3, 2008
To the family and friends of Capt. Orlando A. Bonilla, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family.
April 27, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt Bonilla!
August 19, 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)
S Smith
August 18, 2007
To Mrs. Bonilla and family,
I am so sorry for your losses. You and your family have sacrificed more than alot for this country. You have lost part of yourselves, your heart and souls when you lost your father and husband.
I will be praying for you. I know that words cannot comfort you.
As a fellow soldier in the Army, I thank you for the sacrifices that you and your family made as well as your hubby and dad.
God bless you,
S. Smith
July 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Capt Bonilla and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Stacy Heron
April 9, 2007
I knew Orlando from High School. He was always very sweet. God Bless him for giving his life for our freedom. He was that kind of person.
Nancy Bishop
February 3, 2007
Hi Tabitha
My husband worked with yours. I met him briefly once when I was with my husband at Ft. Hood in 2003. He was very nice and cordial.My husband worked as a helicopter mechanic and always had such nice things to say about him. He was so shocked and saddened to hear about his passing. We are praying for you each day and hope that you know you are not alone.
Garnet Jenkins
January 28, 2007
It is with honor I pay tribute to Capt. Orlando A Bonilla, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Safely Orlando, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Bonilla family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother, another young 1st Cav. Hero, among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"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 ~
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.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 23, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. 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. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 20, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bonilla family in the loss of Orlando. I did not know Orlando, 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. Orlando it has been a little over a year since you were taken. You are a hero and 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~
George And Ronda French
July 5, 2005
We knew Orlando and he was a good man. Always willing to help out anyone that needed it. I enjoyed the time I spent with Orlando and his wife Tabitha and would like to express my deepest regret for his loss. The French family will always have found memories of Orlando and the Bonilla family.
Major Arnold Huskins, USAF
June 16, 2005
Dear Mrs. Bonilla,
May I offer my condolences to you and your family upon the passing of your American Hero husband, Orlando, in Iraq in late January.
Please know that other Americans share in your loss and are concerned. You have given so much on the altar of freedom. It is my prayer that God may continue to grant you an extra measure of peace, comfort, and strength during this difficult time.
May Orlando's legacy of bravery and devotion to our country and its safety be a source of pride to your family, an inspiration to his peers, and forever remembered by a grateful nation!
His sacrifice is not unlike those Texans in times past who gave their all for freedom's sake in places with such names as the Alamo, Spotsylvania, Ardennes Forest, Normandy, Inchon, and Pleiku.
Sincerely, with deepest sympathy,
Philip Albornoz
May 29, 2005
Thank you for your service to our Nation.
Randy Williamson
May 20, 2005
Thank you for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am humbled and profoundly grateful for your service. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort at this time.
renae peoples
March 4, 2005
i am from killeen originally im sorry for your loss and hope things get better ill be prayng for his family
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