Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda
Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda
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My brother and my son
Dolores Medina
January 6, 2016
Hi Aaron
It has been so long ago since I have seen you or talked to you. I know that you know I think of you quite often. When I worry about my son, your nephew, I think of you. So imagine how often that is. I do share your picture shotgun with my sons. He has such a resemblance to you.
I always miss you and love you dearly. Not a day goes by of wondering how it would be if you were still here.
Proud to call you my brother and brag about you all the time. Please continue to watch over my son and keep him safe. ❤
Journee Bre Kayleen
Michael Cepeda
January 4, 2016
Aaron JR
Michael Cepeda
January 4, 2016
November 12, 2015
I think of you and your family often. The world is a little less without you in it.
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Margy Marzano-Bons
May 11, 2015
Aaron, you were thought of so very much this past week at the 10 year memorial ceremonies and events. We visited your beautiful resting place, cringed at the other headstones as they reminded us that you were your mother and father's third son lost. We met your parents, wife and kids which made is so much harder. Before you were face in many photos, but meeting your children made you a father. I had never really thought about that part before. I hope you know that as long as there is breath in KABAR 7, there will always be remembrances of you, Graham, Wiener and Marzano. Your short life has made such a great impact. You are our hero. Thank you for your sacrifice.
May 7, 2014
You and your family are always thought of.
Margy Marzano Bons…Mom of Sgt. Michael Marzano KIA 5/7/05 Hadithah, Iraq
Peggy Childers
May 14, 2013
May 7, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda:
It has truly been my honor to sign Aaron'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 Aaron will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Margy (Sgt Marzano's mom) Marzano-Bons
May 7, 2013
Aaron, I feel as if I know you because you have been connected with my son for 8 years now. Please know you will never be forgotten. No one from that ambush will be forgotten. Graham, Wiener, Cepeda, Marzano,,,our heroes
July 15, 2012
Aaron Cepeda is still remembered, respected and honored today and everyday.
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda:
Always remembering Aaron. "Some gave all."
April 13, 2012
Aaron,
We talk about you every day and boy do we miss you sooo much. It's amazing how much Lil' Henry looks like you. He is finishing up boot camp in the marines and graduates on 04/20. I Love You brother, I wish you were here. You..Bry and Kev. Love Your Sister
Fred Garcia
April 10, 2012
Aaron, i have never met you, however, I have always imagined and wondered if we could have been good friends. Semper Fi brother! Your wife and children I tried to mold with the understanding of our higher traditions and keeping as an Uncle. Again, I never knew you, however, god bless devil dogg! Oorah!
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda:
Please accept my remembrance of Aaron on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Sgt. Michael Marazano's mom
May 6, 2011
Thinking of you, your family and Aaron everyday, but this coming weekend, a lot more.
I wish...
Margy,,,Michael's mom
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda:
Remembering Aaron 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
Margy Marzano-Bons
May 7, 2010
Aaron,
I never knew you, but being the mom of Sgt. Michael Marzano, I feel connected. Know that you are not forgotten. When I talk of the ambush, I always speak of the four of you as a group. You are all my heroes.
Your sacrifice for my freedom came at a heavy cost and please know I appreciate that cost. It is a high price to pay to don the uniform for a country. Job well done.
Danny Encinia
July 3, 2009
He watches over us from heaven
Danny Encinia
July 3, 2009
I am late to signing this guest book...I remember aaron every day of my life now...He was a very good friend and brother to me during my last two years of college. He graduated before me. He was a true friend. An intelligent man, and great man of character. He loved his family very much. He is an inspiration to me...I will always remember him...I miss his friendship...I greatly miss his kindness...God has blessed us with his memory of love, kindness, and spirit. God Hold him God keep him...Thank you Cepeda family for a son like Aaron N. Cepeda...
Andrew Osborne
May 8, 2009
Aaron,
It has been four long years since you passed, and I think of our friendship often. I know that you are smiling down from heaven above, looking after your family, loved ones, and friends. You were a true gentleman, friend, and hero! Your friend always!
Margy Bons
May 7, 2009
To the family of Aaron. I am Michael's mom who was also lost in that same ambush. I know this time of year is so painful. Like you, I lost my Heavenly Hero on the 7th, told on the 8th which was, at that time, Mother's Day. It seems as if we have to walk this nightmare for almost a week every anniversary. I am sorry for your loss and wanted you to know, I was thinking of you and the other 2 Gold Star families that we are tied to, on this 4th anniversary.
Sgt. Michael Marzano's PMM mom
Michael Iezzi
May 7, 2009
Aaron,
Thinking and praying for you on the 4th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda:
Aaron 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
SHIRLEY
June 19, 2008
REST IN PEACE SGT. CEPEDA, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 19, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to SGT Aaron N. Cepeda our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Aaron. And to Aaron it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the Corps and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Aaron, you are a brave Marine, a Patriot Warrior and true Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Aaron’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Karen H.
June 19, 2008
I don't know you at all but my heart is breaking for you. You and your kids are in my prayers!
Proud Sister of US Soldier K.I.A in Iraq 2005
June 18, 2008
Thank you for your sacrifice. May God be with you and your family always. You will never be forgotten.
Geri Fletcher
June 18, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
margaret nelson
June 18, 2008
you gave your life to protect our country. I selute you . rest in peace. God be with your family.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
June 18, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Aaron to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Aaron in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Margy Bons
May 9, 2008
Aaron,
As the 3 year anniversary of your loss with Lance Graham, Doc Wiener and my son, Michael Marzano, I realized that knowing you all are together is some comfort. I know you and Michael were buddies and I am so thankful for that friendship, in what must have been hell. Know you and your family are always in my thoughts. Semper Fi
Margy---Sgt. Marzano's mom 5/7/05
In Memory of Aaron ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 7, 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 Aaron, 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Reyes Gomez
November 15, 2007
Prayer for the living and those that have passed………
Oh Great Usen he walks with you now
Oh Great Spirit be with us always and give us strength
Let our prayers be heard, felt and shared
Heal our pain but do not let us forget
The smiles, the laughter, the good times
Let my Family be our strength and
Let those who have gone before us hear our prayers
That they remain by our side always and
That we remember them always
When we feel the wind and see the sun rise
And on the moonlit night when you hear
The silence or the Night Eagle (Owl) calling
And there among the stars and beyond
Let us one day see them and you Great Spirit
Let our faith in you be our strength
Oh Great Spirit be with us always
Written by: Reyes Gomez (Itsa Tl'ee)
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)
Garnet Jenkins
May 6, 2007
In Remembrance of Sgt. Aaron N. Cepeda, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Aaron Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Cepeda family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 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.
Andrew Osborne
January 1, 2007
I went to school with Aaron, and had the honor of knowing him for two years. I recieved an email from him on March 28th prior to his death. I miss him allot and think of his sacrifice.
October 26, 2006
My condolences to the Cepeda family, we share your great loss. Our prayers are with you. Sgt. Capeda thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell..."
Jack Colnot and Family
(Sgt. Kyle A. Colnot, KIA 22 April 2006, Iraq)
email [email protected]
San Antonio, Texas
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 8, 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 FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
gidget homer
January 4, 2006
Cepeda family, my heart goes out to your family, your son was one hell of a brave man, and just like my cousin Sgt.Michael Marzano. i'm so proud of him. god bless!
Taking an MRE break. Sgt. Cepeda and Sgt. Marzano
Margy Bons
September 27, 2005
This photo was taken 11 days before the ambush. Michael and Aaron must have shared a strong friendship because I have several of the two of them together. I am relieved to know that Michael and Aaron are guarding the streets of heaven together. The last,almost,5 months have proven to be an extreme emotional coaster. I hope you are making it as I am, hour by hour. I also have a copy of the wall that have all names on it, inlcuding the ones from that fateful May 7th. Semper Fi,
Graham, Wiener, Cepeda and my son, Marzano...Job well done.
Feel free to contact me when you are able.
Margy
A Proud Marine mom of Sgt. Michael Marzano who gave the ultimate sacrifice May 7th, 2005
Sgt's Michael Marzano and Aaron Cepeda
September 27, 2005
Denise Darling
June 30, 2005
I didn't know your husband however,my heart goes out to you. I lost my cousin Sgt. Michael Marzano same day and he served with Aaron. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you.
John Lira
June 19, 2005
This message is to Ella,
I want you to know hat your husband was one hell of a person, one hell of a Marine. I remember waking up that morning to the news. We took very hard we didn't want to believe that it had happened. I can't say that i knew Aaron very well, but i knew him. We served our counrty together in the same unit. i will always remember him and those few moments when we did work together or ask each other how our families were doing. I wish the best for you and your children. I plan to pay my respects to him when i get ack home. Semper Fi
John Lira
Margy Bons
June 11, 2005
Words cannnot express my sympathy at the loss of your son and of your husband. Our heart breaks everytime we think of May 7th and the loss that we Marine family had to endure. My son, Sgt. Michael Marzano, was with Aaron as they left this earth to guard the streets of heaven. I can only hope that someday, somehow, we will overcome the pain of our losses. We are, of course, a family now and forever. If you will send me your email address, I will send you to my yahoo photo album that I took that has an engraving of Aaron's name along with Michael's and Graham's on a granite wall in Sharon Pa. I hate that their names are there but we can be proud knowing that our loved ones gave the ultimate sacrifice as one of the proud, the few and a Marine.
Semper Fi,
Margy Bons
623-465-8600
Andrew Osborne
May 21, 2005
Aaron and I were eachothers shadows for a year and a half at A&M-Corpus. He was such a remarkable young man, full of life and compassion. I have never met anyone with such a giving and honest heart. Good bye my dear friend, I know you will look over your wife, kids, parents, and friends from heaven. I will really miss you. Love, Andrew
Leticia Kanmore
May 13, 2005
Aaron was a very nice young man and bright student and I am honored to have shared the classroom with such a great man. God Bless him and his family.
Lisa Hernandez
May 13, 2005
I worked with Aaron at the Veterans Affairs office here at A&M-Corpus Christi. Aaron was a really great guy, and really cared about others. It is a real shame that this world must go on without Aaron and that his children will not be able to see how truly great their father was. But this world was blessed the short time that Aaron was with us.
Susan Johnson
May 11, 2005
Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your courageous service to our great nation. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.
Robert & Geri Pace
May 11, 2005
Dear Ella,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our son, Sgt. Ryan Pace served with your husband in Iraq. He told us how much he thought about your husband and that he was an outstanding Marine.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
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