Jaime Rodriguez

Jaime Rodriguez

Jaime Rodriguez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 31, 2007.
The middle sibling of three, Jaime Rodriguez Jr. loved to play video games, did well in school and ran cross country and track events at high school, said Rodriguez's cousin Carlos Gonzalez. "He always had a smile on his face," Gonzalez said. Rodriguez, 19, of Oxnard, Calif., was killed July 26 when an explosive detonated near his vehicle in Saqlawiyah. He was a 2005 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Stewart. "He was a shy guy," said Dario Blancarte, a childhood friend. "Nobody messed with him." Rodriguez was raised in Santa Barbara and moved to Carpinteria at age 12 with his mother after his parents divorced. At 16, Rodriguez moved with his mother to Oxnard but commuted to Carpinteria to finish high school. Rodriguez was a cavalry scout who did reconnaissance work. He joined the Army in November 2005 and shipped out to Iraq in January. He played soccer and video games. Sgt. Jahir Garcia, a cousin also serving in the Marines, said Rodriguez had many passions as a kid, calling him a "jack-of-all-trades." "He enjoyed life to the fullest," Garcia said.

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November 19, 2015

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July 26, 2011

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Brian Canfield

November 19, 2015

To the rodriguez family. I fought with your son and want you to know I think about him and your family everyday

Peggy Childers

July 31, 2012

July 26, 2012
To the family and friends of Jaime Rodriguez:
Always remembering Jaime. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

July 26, 2011

To the family and friends of Jaime Rodriguez:
Please accept my remembrance of Jaime on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

July 26, 2010

To the family and friends of Jaime Rodriguez:
Remembering Jaime 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

S Allen

June 1, 2010

Forever Remembered an American Hero.

Peggy Childers

July 26, 2009

To the family of Jaime Rodriguez:
Jaime 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

S. Allen

May 24, 2009

Never Forgotten.

Kenna Larra

December 30, 2008

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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In Memory of Jamie ~ (Debra Estep)

July 26, 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 Jamie, 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)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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July 1, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spec Rodriguez!

Suzanne Allen

May 25, 2008

Remembering you on this special day and to say you will NEVER be forgotten.
S. Allen

Kelly Featherstone

February 13, 2008

Jaime Rodriguez is a name that brings a smile to every face that ever knew him. In turn, Jaime loved and respected everyone. His laughter, his grin, and his warm heart live on in those whose lives he touched simply by being in them. Jaime Rodriguez is a man never far from our hearts. We miss you.

Sgt. Russell E. Massey

October 23, 2007

Thank you for bringing such a good and couragous man into the world. Without men and woman like your son our country would have been long gone years ago. Jaime will be remembered not only in the family that he left but also by his friends and those that he served with in the 3rd ID. He will also be entered into the rolls of the fallen heros of the Division and forever be there for future Dog Face Soldiers to hold in honor and rememberence. God bless you and God bless Jaime.

debbi rivers

August 27, 2007

To the parents of Jaime, I would like to extend my heart felt sorrow as I know what you are going through and what you will yet go through in the coming weeks. I too am the mother of another fallen soldier and with God's continued support in my life I try to reach out to other who might need the support of someone who has been where you are. I want to offer you the support you may need to contact me anytime so that you may vent, talk or just seek comfort I am here for you. As a Gold Star Mother I've reached out through God's blessings to many across the country and we have a good support group. May God continue to give you and your family the love, comfort and healing that you need. In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006

Michael iezzi

August 27, 2007

Father we entrust our brother Jaime 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 Jaime in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.

August 20, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Rodriguez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Nicole Tibbitts

August 15, 2007

To the family: You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It breaks my heart to see so many names, but thanks to this site they will be more than a name or a number. We will never forget!

(sister of Sgt. Jacob Schmuecker 07-21-07)

Michelle McIsaac

August 15, 2007

Oh my god :( we all had so much fun when you were out here in Natick.. Ill never forget the times at my house!! I already missed you Jamie.. now you will always be remembered!!!

Vicki Melia

August 13, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about another fallen! I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain! The loss of a child is something that is the most difficult thing to bare. We can only pray that one day we will be together again. I was told that if you stretch a piece of string a mile long and line that string with beads, the beads would resemble eternity. Life here on earth is equal to “only one bead”. We have only a short time here compared to the time we will spend in eternity with our loved ones. The only thing I can say is let faith keep you grounded in your life and hold on to your loved ones! This will help you through!
This is what helps me get through my days, I too have lost. My son entered into the Heavens to be with our Lord!
God Bless Your Family!

In Loving Memory of Lcpl. Anthony C. Melia
USMC~ Ramadi , Iraq 1/27/2007 "SEMPER FI"

Ronn Massie

August 9, 2007

God bless the family and friends of Jamie.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Jamie for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

Mrs. Barker

August 6, 2007

I would like to give my condolence's to the Rodriguez family. I had the priviledge of meeting Spc Rodriguez before he deployed to iraq he was a great person. I would really like to say that im sorry for his loss and he will truly be missed.
A wife of a deployed soldier in HHT 5-7 CAV, 1BE, 3ID Ft. Stewart

SHIRLEY DONEY

August 3, 2007

REST IN PEACE JAIME, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIE OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

August 3, 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

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

August 2, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to the Rodriguez family in the loss of Jaime. I did not know Jaime, 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. Jaime 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~

ROBYN GARSIDE

July 31, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT JAIME'S SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Garnet Jenkins

July 31, 2007

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of your Brave Young Soldier, Jaime Rodriguez, as a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war, I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing. The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes. Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.

May Jaime Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God
and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten. I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Rodriguez family.
I am the sister, of such a 19 Year Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 31, 2007

If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. 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 guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

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