Sgt. Juan M. Serrano

Sgt. Juan M. Serrano

Juan M. Serrano Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 9, 2005.
Juan Manual Serrano's father, who has the same name and Army rank as his sergeant son, doesn't regret that his son joined the U.S. military. "It was a good decision by him and all the other young people who put on this uniform," the elder Serrano said as the son was buried at the Puerto Rico National Cemetery. But Serrano's mother, Marta Concepcion, said she doubted anything positive was coming out of the war, "only deaths." Her son, she said, "called me and said the Iraqi people did not want U.S. soldiers there." Serrano, 31, of Manati, Puerto Rico, was changing a tire on a military Humvee July 24 in Iraq when the vehicle fell, striking his head and killing him. Serrano's wife, Evelyn, said she would allow their two sons, ages 3 and 8 months, to decide whether they want to follow in their father's footsteps and join the military. "I am proud to say he died there...that he was doing something, and did not die in vain," she said.

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May 29, 2018

Ronnie Williams posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2012

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

July 24, 2011

Sandy Graham posted to the memorial.

Ronnie Williams

May 29, 2018

It still hard to believe that you are gone, Serrano and I serve together in Honduras. He was an awesome Soldier.

Peggy Childers

July 21, 2012

July 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Juan M. Serrano:
Always remembering Juan. "Some gave all."

Sandy Graham

July 24, 2011

Dear family of Sgt. Serrano,
Juan's life, his service to our country and his sacrifice for our freedoms will not be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

July 24, 2011

To the family and friends of Sgt. Juan M. Serrano:
Please accept my remembrance of Juan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

July 25, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. Juan M. Serrano:
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

MARVIN T. MURPHY

November 16, 2009

I had the great honor of knowing SGT Serrano personally. Were stationed together in Friedberg, Germany in 2003 when we deployed to Iraq. He was also one of my Franternity Brothers. GOD BLESS THE SERRANO FAMILY FROM THE MURPHY FAMILY

Peggy Childers

July 24, 2009

To the family of Sgt. Juan M. Serrano:
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

In Memory of Juan Manuel ~ (Debra Estep)

July 24, 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

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

December 31, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Serrano family in the loss of Juan. I did not know Juan, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Juan it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that you are my 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~

August 5, 2007

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (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)

Gary Allain

November 27, 2006

Sgt. Juan M. Serrano
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

Garnet Jenkins

July 25, 2006

Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, with a Multitude of Thanks to Sgt. Juan M. Serrano, for his service to our country.

Rest Well, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that you are a true American hero, who will Not Be Forgotten.

May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Serrano family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967



"Nor shall your Glory be forgot

While Fame her record keeps,

Or Honor points to the hallowed spot,

Where Valor proudly sleeps."



-by Theodore O'Hara

Richard Barry

April 1, 2006

My heart goes out to your family. I served with Sgt. Serrano and he patrolled with us in my humvee on many occasions. we had a lot of laughs during that time. He was a really neat guy and spoke lovingly of his family. It was an honor to know him and it hit hard when he was taken. I miss him and think of him often. God Bless you!!!!!!!!!

Cpl. Richard Barry

Gerardo Ortiz

November 11, 2005

Hermano, tu sacrificio y tu herismo nunca seran olvidado. Mis codolencia para tu seres queridos. SFC Ortiz

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