Sgt. Mario K. De Leon
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Zeke and Gabriel Kawika 2013 Dec 2
Sharon Fuentes
December 4, 2013
To the family of Sgt. Mario K. DeLeon:
I don't know if you know how much my son Ezekiel "Zeke" Fuentes loved your son and thought of him as a brother after they met in the Army. On December 2nd, 2013 Zeke had his 2nd baby boy whom he named Gabriel Kawika in memory and honor of his friend and fallen brother. We shall never forget 'Kawika" for the ultimate sacrifice he gave defending our country and the sacrifice your family has made to endure his heartbreaking loss. Every day his memory shall live on through baby Gabriel Kawika Fuentes. Always thinking of you and praying God's blessing upon your family.
November 2, 2012
In memory of Sgt. Mario De Leon. Forever grateful for his service to our nation.
Peggy Childers
April 16, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Mario K. De Leon:
Always remembering Mario. "Some gave all."
L Neal
May 11, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Mario K. DeLeon:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
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Donna Griego
April 16, 2011
We remember, we will never forget. Rest in peace.
Peggy Childers
April 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Mario K. De Leon:
Please accept my remembrance of Mario on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Healy
October 27, 2010
A good friend and leader of Soldiers. Always preforming his duties with a smile!
Nick Lee
April 16, 2010
I miss you bro! I can't believe it's been 3 years and I still tear up thinking about you. Bruh I still have your number in my cell. I just can't seem to delete. I love you man and I'll be with you soon.
Peggy Childers
April 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Mario K. De Leon:
Remembering Mario 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
Gina Zanussi
May 25, 2009
God bless you and your family this Memorial Day and thank you sincerely for your service and sacrifice. You aren't forgotten.
Cammeron Widick
May 2, 2009
Has it really been 2 yrs since you passed? I can't believe that you ever left this world, you were such a bright light in a dim world. I wish we could have spent more time together.
Peggy Childers
May 1, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Mario K. De Leon:
Mario 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
Kenna Larra
January 30, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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,
Kenna
June 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt De Leon!
Tiffany HIll
May 6, 2008
Kawika ,
he was a good person to everybody
funny and just a great personality.
He was married to a very sweet girl and his kid is just adorable. so
everybody misses him and his jokes we hope that and know that he is in a good place.
love you always Tiffany
In Memory of Kawika ( Debra Estep )
April 16, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
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”
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of an
Angel and soldier drawing.
I did not know 'Kawika' , but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
Sincerely,
Debra Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
(Beautiful song to share)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Gary
April 5, 2008
A true American hero.God bless Sgt De Leon and his family.
August 17, 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)
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Suncere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
August 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt De Leon and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
SPC Cammeron Widick
June 25, 2007
i wrote a poem in Kawika's honor. I want to share it on this guestbook. It's called i lost my friend.
I remember when we used to clown in bar full of friends all joking around
I lost my friend
And if memory serves me, he was the one who knew what he wanted to be
I lost my friend
He used to make me laugh all the things that we talked about now passed
I lost my friend
Theres those words again and it never feels real like its all pretend
I lost my friend
I still have his memory here for all the times i talk and want to shed a tear
I lost my friend
and all I ask is one simple request that should never pass
I want you to honor him and what hes done
because of him your freedoms were won
I lost my friend
I miss you and i know that your in a better place, but i wish we could talk bout thundercats some more. Rest in peace.
SPC Cammeron Widick
June 17, 2007
I can't believe it, i just found out today with the help of time magazine that my friend had pasted. I am so sorry for your loss barbra i never got to talk to you or meet you, but i hope to someday. To his wife and son he talked bout you constatly he truly loved both of you. My wife has some pics of us in SC back home i want to send them to you personally. Let me know if there is anything that i can do for you guys. I too am stationed in iraq and he has a few friends here as well who still don't know. I will pray for you guys
Gary Lee
June 5, 2007
Kawika you always had my back, through elementery, jr. high, and high school. I love you man and I always will, see you when I get there.
ROBYN Garside
May 25, 2007
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 FOR YOUR SON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Debbie DeVasure
May 20, 2007
We ( Jim , Audrey and I ) are shocked to hear about Kawika and so sorry. He was the best guy. We all really liked him. He was funny and always getting scolded for restling in the house, with Erica. All of our prayers are with you. Please let us know if you need anything. and we have an extra room if you need a get way. Much love and big Hugs and Kisses !
Rex Sosa
May 8, 2007
You'll be missed brother... We'll always have import tuning, drifting and of course thundercats... Much love to you, wifee Erika, son Keoni... Peace and tranquillity son...
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Nate Larios
May 1, 2007
It was an honor and privilege to serve with you my friend. I will always keep your family in my prayers. I'm gonna miss you my bruddah.
Michelle Coleman
April 30, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mario, it was an honor serving with you. Thank you for being such a nice guy.
Tom Gugliuzza
April 30, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the De Leon family in the loss of Mario. I did not know Mario, 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. Mario 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~
Suzanne
April 30, 2007
No words can express our sorrow for your loss. Just remember he died a hero. He will be with you always.
Patricia Steiding
April 28, 2007
Barbara,
My mother & I were heart broken when we heard about your son. When I first saw his name on an internet article that my daughter found I immediately realized it was your son. Though I never got to meet him, I still have such found memories of you, your husband, Bruce & Gabe living next door on Weaverly Dr. I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
gerry abella
April 28, 2007
i miss you son. we were best friends in the air force, but mario is in a better place now. let's celebrate his life and remember him for the big happy man he was.
Coco
April 27, 2007
My heart goes out to the DeLeon family. This is a time to painful for words to comfort. Kawika will always be with you in spirit and live on through your hearts. He was a great man and we will miss him!
RIP, my friend. You will always be a HERO!
J B
April 27, 2007
God Bless and comfort you.
Ariel Mendoza
April 26, 2007
Erika & Keoni:
Mi mas sincero pesame para ti y toda tu familia. Saying sorry doesnt do justice to your situatuion Erika. I just want you to know that i thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet Kawika. He was good man, i didnt know him much, but eyes dont lie, they gave that away. I just want you to know that you are not alone, you have your entire family which love you very much. i speak for myself when i say that anything you need, you always have a friend who is willing to help. Kawika would have done the same for someone that was down. I am very proud of Kawika, it takes a real man to do what he has done. The whole De Leon family has been im my prayers. Que dios lo bendiga y lo tenga en su santa gloria, que bien merecida la tiene.
L. S.
April 26, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. Know that he died with honor and pride for his country, and doing what he believed. All my love and support.
Andrea Loftin (1701)
April 26, 2007
Barbara & Family,
We are all truely sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you. I am sending condolences on behalf of your old neighbors on Weaverly Dr. Your family is not forgotten.
Erica Bongberg
April 26, 2007
Erika and Keoni-
Our constant thoughts, prayers, and love are with you and all of Kawika's family and friends. You and Kawika had a wonderful relationship. One we all hope to have one day. Love never fades. Thank you for being such a loving family and thank you Kawika for making the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace! Erika please know we are ALL behind you!
Sandy Bonesteel
April 24, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Monica Savon
April 23, 2007
Barbara, There are no words to ease your grief, so I will stop looking for just the right thing to say. Know only that my heart aches with this tragic loss, and that you are in my thoughts and prayers every moment of every day. with all my love,
Monica (Lee) Savon
Elizabeth Mora
April 21, 2007
To Erika, Keoni & Mom,
My depest condolences come from my heart. Kawika was a great man. He was a good father to Keoni, a good husband, and a good son. I witness how he brought joy to you and how goofy he was. He became a good friend, who became loved very much. Now he 's up there in Heaven and will forever be watching over you and take care of you. You should be very proud of your Soldier.
R.I.P. Mario I will miss you.
Que Dios Lo Tenga en su Gloria.
Sinceramente,
Elizabeth Duran-Mora
y Tarcicio Mora
Dianne Gareri Hathaway
April 20, 2007
Mrs. "D" and Kawika's Family,
During times like this I never know what to say to convey my sorrow over the loss of another promising young person. I can only imagine how your hearts have broken over the loss of Kawika. "May God hold you in the palm of His hand" and give you strength to continue over the next days, weeks, months.
Peace,
Pat & Joanna Gareri
April 20, 2007
Barbara and Family;
The sorrow is heavy in our hearts at this time.
We remember the joy Kawika's birth brought to you and Mario. Following his growth through words and pictures have made him a part of our family. Our memories of Kawika will remain in our lives.
Linda Clifton
April 19, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about another fallen Hero. I pray that God will give you the strength and courage to face the days ahead and soon you will be able to reflect back on many wonderful memories of Mario. God Bless!
Laura Buono (Gareri)
April 19, 2007
Barbara & Family:
Words cannot express my sadness at hearing the news of Kawika's passing. Although I never had the opportunity to meet him face to face, having spent many years with all of you in Italy and Michigan as well as seeing his pictures throughout the years, I felt as if he was a part of our family as well.
I know all of you will find comfort in the memories that you hold and the bond you have as a family.
With much love and sympathy ...
Carol Cline
April 18, 2007
Know in your heart that Mario_is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace Mario. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To Mario's family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Gary Allain
April 18, 2007
Sgt. Mario K. De Leon
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
April 18, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Garnet Jenkins
April 18, 2007
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Sgt. Mario K. DeLeon, with a Multitude of Thanks for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Mario and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the DeLeon family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Mario.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
SHIRLEY DONEY
April 18, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Gary Allain
April 17, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
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