Cpl. Jonathan Rivadeneira
Cpl. Jonathan Rivadeneira
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Heather Nied
October 24, 2024
Jonathan, It’s been 17 years since you passed and it seems like just yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you and the sacrifice that you made for all of us. I will forever be grateful for the friendship and love that we shared. We were young but created so many good memories together. I just loved being around you. I am so sorry for all of the pain and hurt you endured, and if I could go back in time and make it all better, I would. You did not deserve any of it. You were always so brave and courageous, that’s one thing I always admired about you. I miss your laugh and sense of humor but I know you are in a much better place. Rest in peace. Forever in my heart, Heather
Patricia O'Reilly
July 3, 2014
I had a dream last night that you were alive. I have this same dream every year or so and I always wake up happy to have seen you and incredibly depressed to remember that you are gone. I wish I had been a better friend -- you were always such a faithful and kindhearted friend to me and I didn't appreciate it. I'm sorry for that. I really miss hearing your voice, randomly calling to check up on me. I miss you, Jonathan. Wherever you are, I hope you know that there are people who still love and think of you often. xoxo
Michael Bland
July 27, 2013
Well I honestly do not know where to start. It has been years since the day we lost you my friend. It was a hard pill to swallow. I figured it was time for me to man up and express my condolences. I remember sitting in the motorpool and wondering if you could get family separation pay for your dog as well as getting a family care plan for the dog before you deployed. You were joking but yet so serious at the same time. These are the moments that I like to remember the Riva that could make us laugh. It was a real heartbreaker the day we had to cry. You will never be forgotten my friend you were a great Soldier and Medic. I am sure your humor and personality are being put to use in a better place. All Gave Some, SOME GAVE ALL......SOLDIER MEDIC, WARRIOR SPIRIT.
Charlie Gili
April 10, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Rivadeneira Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
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December 11, 2012
I miss you buddy!
Peggy Childers
September 15, 2011
September 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Jonathan Rivadeneira:
Please accept my remembrance of Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Nate Tormala
September 15, 2010
Its been 3 years Riva and not a day goes by that I dont think of you...You are missed and not forgotten by so many! May God Bless you my Friend! Soldier Medic Hooah!
Peggy Childers
September 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Jonathan Rivadeneira:
Remembering Jonathan 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
Jaclyn Rosa
February 25, 2010
To Jonathan's family and friends:
I was very close to him once. We kept if touch for years by letters and phone calls as children. When i went to serve in the Air Force he gave me words of wisdom and kind words to get my by. Upon my service overseas in the same war he fought in he said be strong and come home in one piece... we lost touch after that. I just recently found out of his passing from a close friend of his also one of my as a child.
I can't believe that he has passed. I was thinking of him recently saying that i need to find him and reconnect. I am truly sorry and my deepest condolences to his mother for her loss.
Jon you will always be in my heart.
Con mucho amor siempre! Thanks for serving for the same reason i did
Peggy Childers
September 14, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Jonathan Rivadeneira:
Jonathan 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
December 13, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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Please contact us! 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
In Memory of Jonathan ~ (Debra Estep)
September 14, 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 Jonathan, 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
THOMAS TOLBERT
August 8, 2008
To the Rivadeneneira and Clark Family. I am truly honored to have served with Jonathan and my heart felt sympathy for your loss. I will always remember Jonathan for his love of New York and especially the Yankees.
Jonathan was very proud to have been from New York and his mentality towards the attacks that occured there was "Never Again". His loyalty to his platoon and unit came from his love for the people of New York and what they meant to him.
Jonathan's untimely death was very difficult for the Medical platoon of 6-9 Cav, but we endured as Jonathan would have wanted us to do.
Our return to Fort Hood in December was bittersweet in the fact that Jonathans bright and shiny smile was missing for our homecoming. He was missing from our side, but will always remain in our hearts.
I am truly honored to have been his Platoon Sergeant and will forever be indebited to his sacrifice for our nation. Soldier Medic!!
July 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Rivadeneira!
SGT Nate Tormala (Medic)
December 9, 2007
To Riva, You will be missed my friend. I am very blessed to have had the chance to get to know you and who you were in life. I will never forget the times we had in the back of the track working and sleeping while we were on the “Grey Wolf Challenge” mission. The way you laughed at Clark when he told you to get out of the track and do some pushups for what the reason was I don’t remember. But, I do vividly recall your hysterical laugh you let out at him.
You had an awesome sense of humor, a great personality, and you always brought a smile to other soldier’s faces whenever you spoke with your character. I am extremely honored to have had the chance to serve with you in our country's Army, served with you side by side in training as medics, and to deploy with you to Iraq and serve with you there doing what medics do best...helping others. You are a true Combat Medic!
You will never be forgotten Riva, you are always going to be remembered by so many soldiers out of the Saber Squadron, out of the 6-9 Medical platoon, by your whole family, by everyone who loves you! Rest in peace my friend…God Bless You!
Mark McIntosh
November 30, 2007
I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family of Jonathan Rivadeneira for their loss. There are no word poetic or soothing enough to help take away the grief that you feel. He was an honorable man for fighting for what he believed in. He will be missed by many people including myself who has not seen him since June 2000.
Libby Fowler
October 15, 2007
To the family and friends of Spc. Jonathan Rivadeneira: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy upon the loss of your son. There are no words that can tell you the pain in my heart for you his family. I can only hope that with time, thoughts and prayers you can find peace. Please inclulde my son, Spc. Crockett Fowler, in your prayers as he awaits deployment at Ft. Sill, Ok. GOD BLESS SPC. JONATHAN RIVADENEIRA AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!
October 13, 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
elizabeth zahller
October 9, 2007
Dear Love ones , We have never met yet we need as americans to mourn your loved one. Joathan has given us so much in life and protected us all from Harmsway. He is a American Hero but he would say i am just doing my job. You will be greatly missed by all of your loved ones and your america our sweet braveheart. sincerely, Elizabeth Zahller Soldiers angels support team
Lisa Pantin
October 3, 2007
To the family of SPC Jonathan Rivadeneira,
Our hearts go out to you in this time of pain, sorrow, and grief, and also in the days to come. We humbly offer our deepest sympathies and condolences. We were stationed in the 27th MSB, 1CD with "Riva", and never a day went by that we didn't enjoy his wonderful sense of humor and jokes. Our "Riverdance" as we called him, gave us so much joy and laughter, and he will forever be sorely missed by his fellow soldiers. He was an exceptional Soldier Medic and friend; the Army has truly suffered an irreplacable loss, as have we all. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
Sincerly,
SGT Lisa Pantin and
SGT Odell Pantin
7th grade Louisburg
October 2, 2007
We care and share your sorrow and pride.
Angela Stahl (sister-in-law to Stan Blaskowski, brother of Matt)
October 2, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved soldier. We just lost our own hometown hero, he will be laid to rest this Thursday 10/04/07. Our hearts are broken, you do not grieve alone. We thank God for our soldiers. May our Heavenly Father wrap you in His loving arms, and give you peace.
Thank You, Spc. Jonathan Rivadeneira, for your sacrifice.
Remembering SFC Matthew Dale Blaskowski
KIA 9/23/07 in Afghanistan
Our hearts grieve.
Melinda Dixon
September 28, 2007
With Deepest Sympathy
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
September 27, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Rivadeneira family in the loss of Jonathan. I did not know Jonathan, 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. Jonathan 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~
Dez
September 25, 2007
My heart-felt condolences to Jonathan Rivadeneira's mother Martha Clarke and his wife Heather. May you rest in peace. You are fallen hero.
Dez, a resident of Jackson Heights
September 25, 2007
My deepest condolences for your sacrifice. I'm a fellow Long Islander, and I have been dealing with the death of one of these brave young men also. Please know that he did not die in vain.
Love and Prayers,
Heidi Perry-Hipp
Proud Aunt to Spc. Matthew Murchison
127 MP Co.
KIA 8/4/07 Baghdad
September 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Rivadeneira and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Pfc. Stephanie A. McKenna
September 24, 2007
Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss.Jonathan is a hero and gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country.As a fellow soldier i consider Jonathan family and everyone else who serves as well.We are all a family and i am proud of your son.
May God bless and comfort your family !!
Esther Kabalkin
September 23, 2007
To the family and friends,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies. Losing a loved on is the hardest thing in life. I am writing to not only express my sorrow for you but to let you know about a memorial I am working on. I am creating a quilt to honor the fallen soldiers from the New York City Area. Each soldier will have a panel created. I am inviting the friends and families to get involved. If you are interested or would like some more information please contact me at [email protected]
Robert Casto
September 22, 2007
To the family of Jonathan Rivadeneira,
Please except my condolances on the lost of your son. My name is SSG Robert Casto and I was in the same platoon as Riva, as we called him. He was a great soldier and a better friend. He cared for the soldiers in his care and would always put their needs above his own and that to me made him a great Medic.
Again my deepest sorrow on your lose.
SSG Robert M. Casto
6-9 CAV Medical Platoon
FOB Normandy Iraq
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
September 21, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Specialist Rivadeneira. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!
SSG Joe Tormala, USA (Ret.)
September 21, 2007
To "Riva" as my cousin Nate called you, you were an angel to many a soldier serving as a medic. You now soar with them...Rest in peace.
To the Rivadeneira family and friends - God's peace and sincere condolences in your loss.
"Great love has no man, than to lay down their life for a friend."
MaryLynn and Tom Pinkard
September 21, 2007
Dear Jonathan,
You were one brave soldier.Your job as a medic was tough but we knew how much you loved to help your fellow soldiers. They needed you and you were there. We commend you for the job that you had done for this country. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you. The love that you had for Heather sure shows through in the letters and poems that you had written. We look at pictures and know that you two had a special love that will last forever in her heart. You were special and are missed. You are in Gods hands now and I know that he will take good care of you. Please watch over Heather as she still needs your guidance. God Bless You Jonathan. (Heathers mom, step-dad Tom)
debbi rivers
September 20, 2007
To the parents and family of Jonathan, I want you to know that I share in the grief you are now feeling. So many times there are so many unanswered questions and those are the ones we take to God for Him to answer. I too am the mother of a fallen soldier. I would like to offer any emotional support you may need when you want to reach out. If you want to vent, cry, talk or share memories I will be here for you. May God give you the strength you will need in the coming days and weeks ahead and wrap His healing arms around you.
In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006
Jacquelyn Ceballos
September 19, 2007
Rest in peace Jonathan.
Carol Cline
September 19, 2007
Spc. Jonathan Rivadeneira & Family:
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the 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.
Bob and Connie Johnson
September 19, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Heather and their families. We are praying for your comfort and peace. Bob and Connie (Dawn F. parents)
Sandy Bonesteel
September 19, 2007
As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.
SHIRLEY DONEY
September 18, 2007
REST IN PEACE JONATHAN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Gary
September 18, 2007
A true American hero.God bless Jonathan and his family.
Valorie
September 18, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Gale Poindexter
September 18, 2007
I am writing to offer my condolences to your family over the loss of your HERO Spc Jonathan Rivadeneira. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.
When things settle down, I recommend that you contact a man named Michael Reagan @
www.michaelgreaganartist.com
He will draw one portrait of the fallen soldier. He does this for free and will draw any picture of your choosing. He has drawn presidents and other celebrities. My husband and I got one and it has helped me with the healing process. Michael is a truly gifted artist that captures the very essence of the person he draws. I look at my picture everyday and it gives me a connection that I cannot explain.
I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
September 18, 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
September 18, 2007
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the Devastating loss of Spc. Jonathan Rivadeneira, with So Much Gratitude for this Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Jonathan rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Rivadeneira family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember the Sacrifice Jonathan has made.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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