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Rosa Maria "Rosemary" Chapa
Rosa Maria "Rosemary" Chapa
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Rosa Chapa Obituary
Her section's offices moved within the last month to the first floor of the newly renovated section of the Pentagon, the part of the building hit Tuesday. She remained one of the seven people missing from her office Friday.
Though brisk and efficient in the office--she had worked in the past for the Joint Chiefs of Staff--at home Chapa was acquiescing, a humble woman who shopped for herself in discount stores.
She grew up near San Antonio, Texas, and was a teen when she married Jose Javier Chapa. Together they raised five children. At the Pentagon, she dealt with budget allocations and manpower matters for the DIA, but made it a point--often playfully--never to be too specific about what she did, said Phillip McGowan, who is engaged to Chapa's daughter.
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Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Rosa on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Alex lai
July 20, 2019
In loving memory of Rosa, a Pentagon victim. I am sure she is looking over us.
Edythe Richman
September 11, 2017
Read about this special woman on 9/11 today. So sorry for your loss.
Lily Russell
September 7, 2012
May your loves keep your memory alive. That was a gloomy and unbelievable tragedy. May you and rest in peace. We were very distantly related, but stii feel for your family you left behind.
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Del Newberry
September 6, 2012
We will never forget that day and we will honor the memory of you and all the others lost that day. Much love from Texas
gigi Chapa Martin
May 5, 2011
I think about my Aunt Rosemarie often as we had just spoken over the phone a few weeks before 9/11. A wonderful lady.
stacy valentine
September 11, 2010
Although I never met you , I just want to say I will never forget that day and the so many innocent lives that were lost. You and so many others will be remembered on this 9 year anniversary. May you rest in peace.
Lettie Kirby
September 14, 2009
Our deepest sympathy.
Love, Lettie & Sons
September 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy for the Chapa Family. Rosa now walks the streets of gold and walks thru pearly gates in Heaven.
Rest in Peace.
Catherine Faz
September 11, 2009
To all my cousins Faz-Chapa, I just hope you know how many good wishes and caring thoughts are with you right now, along with prayers that God will give you strength and hope to face this difficult day. Love, Catherine Faz
Peggy Childers
September 10, 2009
To the family of Rosa Maria "Rosemary" Chapa:
Rosemary gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. My deepest sympathy to you. We must never forget!
Peggy Childers
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Ron Bower
September 10, 2009
I have finally found a way to express my condolences to the Chapa family. Working with Rosemary in the J-1 Section, I found her to be as vivacious and charming as this photo projects. I think of her often and miss her in the happy places of my heart
Sweeney DeSantis
April 27, 2009
Your are always remembered.
Doug Abraham
April 6, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Marilyn Sampilo
September 11, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers today and always.
P Tabbernor
August 23, 2007
In memory....
Bonnie Chapa
July 6, 2007
In Sympathy
Bill Talbert
January 30, 2007
May the Lord Bless you and your family.
Rev. Bill Talbert
Vicksburg, MS
Kristine
October 27, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
BOB
September 11, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU
Marilyn Sampilo
September 11, 2006
Rosemary will be in my prayers always. I never had the opportunity to know her personally but on this day I wanted to share my heartfelt wishes with her and her family and friends. Her smile is so warm and so comforting. I am sure she was an amazing individual. My heart continues to go out to Rosemary's family and I pray they find peace and solace. May God bless you all.
Kathy Swaringen
June 20, 2006
on June 20, 2006, 1 mile was walked to honor the life of Rosa Marie 'Rosemary" Chapa and all the loved ones she left behind. May you find some comfort in knowing that you do not grieve alone and you and your loved one have not been forgotten.
Rosemary, may you rest in peace.
Bill Welser
June 28, 2005
Rose was a wonderful lady who greeted alll who worked with her in San Antonio with a smile & a cheerful "Hello"! Sue & I thank her for those early days of our career in the USAF!
Freddy De Schutter
December 12, 2004
It does heart pain what has happened on 11 September 2001.
Our sympathy is prayed and with you.
Donna Randall
September 11, 2003
To all those fortunate to have known Rosemary's heart, may God give you strength...
Rosemary, we will meet you in Heaven. God Bless You All...
yona galbraith
September 22, 2002
To all the Family and Friends,
My heart goes out to you.I am so sorry for your loss.From my heart to yours,
Yona Galbraith
Stephanie Layne
September 11, 2002
To Rosa's family and friends:
During the prayer service we had today at school the staff and the student body all recieved wrist bands with the name and age of a victim of 9/11 on them. Rosa is on my wrist band and I will wear it to remind me to pray everyday for her and the loved ones she left behind. I read her biography and the guest book and I am so amazed at what an amazing person she was and how many lives she touched. And although I never knew her she has truely touched my life as well. You are all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Layne
Susan Hicks
September 11, 2002
To Rosa's Family:
My heart goes out to you. I can tell by looking at her picture that she was a caring, loving person. Here is a scripture verse that is dear to my heart and may help you too:
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
God bless you.
Love in Christ,
Susan Hicks (Vicksburg, MS)
Yvonne Jacobsen (Reyes)
September 10, 2002
Rosemary was my mentor when I first started working at the Pentagon. She was a very kind-hearted individual who I will truly miss. I know she is smiling down on us from heaven above. My deepest regrets to the most important folks in her life "her family."
Respectfully
Yvonne Jacobsen (Reyes)
Sarah Riggs
September 9, 2002
Im sorry about Rosa.
Sheila Werland
April 23, 2002
Rosa Maria is as lovely as her name. She has a sunny smile and it breaks my heart to know she was taken away from her family in such a terrible way. I am praying for your family Rosa,I know you are in God's place of peace now. Rest well.
Phyllis Maestas
April 9, 2002
Dear Elza,
You sister looks like such a fun person to know. I feel for you lose.
My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God be with you always.
Love Phyllis
Argelia Martinez
March 11, 2002
Dear Maria Gomez and family,
I am very sorry about what happened
to Rosa Maria. You are in my prayers.
May God bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Argelia
Nicolas Chapa
March 11, 2002
Estaba solamente repasando la pagina de CNN acerca de lo sucedido en Sept-11 después de 6 meses. Cuando me encontré con el nombre de mi Madre (Rosa María Chapa)y no pude evitar saber de quién se trataba. Nuestra familia es originalmente de Monterrey, México sin embargo, no quise dejar de escribir unas cuantas líneas en memoria de quién por lo relatado en estos espacios fué una persona muy querida... que supo ser una buena esposa, una buena madre y una buena amiga de corazón sencillo y siempre alegre. Que en gloria de Dios esté y la conserve siempre a su lado. Descanse en Paz la Señora Rosa María Chapa; a su familia que la sobreviven mi más sentido pésame.
Sinceramente,
Nicolás Chapa
This is Rosemary.
Nick Chapple
February 12, 2002
I am terribly sorry about the Suffrage Rosa's Family has had to go through, and i wish them well in the future.
Mary Stella (Maisie) Sanchez Salaz
January 14, 2002
To Rosa's family. I was personally deeply saddend when I found out Rosa was missing. Even sadder when Rosa was confirmed dead. Rosa's younger sister, Elsa and I went to the same elementary school together; Our Lady of Sorrows in San Antonio, TX. I recall where you saw Elsa you saw Anna Marie Rico. The two have been inseparateable; they still remain very close. My family and I; the late Felix F. Sanchez, the barber, and Mother, Stella R. Sanchez, send regards and prayers to you, Rosa's family. My Mother now resides in Washington,
DC with my brother, Felix Jr. Sanchez.
May God help you through this difficult time. I offer a candle lit in remember of Rosa. This candle well always be replaced with another; it will always burn bright.
Now the Faz family will have a beautiful guardian angel watching over them. Talk to Rosa, she will hear your prayers.
Lovingly, Maisie Salaz (Mary Stella Sanchez)
Teresa Jahn
January 12, 2002
May precious memories of Rosa Maria lighten the sorrow in your hearts. We are deeply sorry for your deep loss of Rosa Maria. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
doyal edwards
December 18, 2001
My daughter, Kelle Parris wears a "mercy band" bracelet I bought for her with rosa's name on it in memory. Kelle is 35 years old and the mother of two. She is fervent in prayer and will remember Rosa faithfully.
Theresa Soto
November 6, 2001
When my niece(she was three) passed away almost 8 years ago from cancer.
I felt was devastated. I have those feelings again for all of those innocent people who died at the Pentagon, the Twin Towers and in Pennsylvania. I have a relative that works at the Pentagon, Gracias a Dios, that he is safe. After my niece's death i wrote a short poem in her memory.
I will not dampen your wings by crying
I want you to soar and go flying
to the first star I see
and know that you are looking down
at me
Your time on earth was so very brief
so I will remember the good times and toss aside my grief
Till we meet again, guide me me in this life, take away my pain
For entrance into heaven with your help I will gain
Keep me in your heart, that special place
I look forward to seeing you and touching your beautiful face
To the Chapa family," Que Dios Te Bendiga" Mi amor de mi familia para la familia de Rosa Maria
Jan and Zane Azbarea
October 24, 2001
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mary Louise Smith
October 12, 2001
Rosemary, even though I never met you in person, I feel as though I knew you very well because of your comadre Margarita Ramos. Margarita always talked fondly and lovingly of you. She was planning on visiting you soon. Rest in peace. Mary Louise Smith
Margaret (Comadre) Ramos
October 12, 2001
To the Chapa Family:
May the Lord comfort your hearts, and give you the endurance you need to weather this storm. We are praying for you.
Comadre Rosemary,
I never imagined that I would be writing something like this.
It was only a couple of months ago that we talked on the phone, and you were telling me to make plans to come to your daughters wedding. And how you also very much wanted me to go visit you during the time the cherry blossoms were in bloom...you seemed to love those cherry blossoms. When I think or hear of cherry blossoms I will always think of you.
We met 48 years ago at Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas. And for 48 years I was blessed with your friendship. Even though we lost contact for a while. But for the last resent years that we were in contact I looked forward to calling you, and looked forward to recieving your calls and talking about our children. It always made me so happy and proud when you spoke about my Godson Roger.
Your memory will live in my heart until we see each other in God's tommorrow.
Your Comadre,
Margarita (Mage') V. Ramos
melissa quirk
October 7, 2001
Dios Te Bendiga!!! My daughters and I are praying for you and your intense loss. we pray that you find peace in the Lord. In American Familyhood,Melissa,Pilar and Cathalena
Christina Tossell
October 5, 2001
I hope this encourages the family of Rosa that we are praying for them in their time of grief.
We Remember You
We remember you in your anguish and pain,
knowing that in this life you'll never see your friends or loved ones again.
You'll never see their precious smile or feel the warmth of their embrace,
or hear the laughter in their voice or wipe a tear from their face.
We remember you in the days to come when reality sets in,
that there'll be an empty place in your home and heart where your loved ones should have been.
Yes they should have been there in your life,
to share your joy to share your strife;
To share your laughter to share your tears,
to share your dreams through the years.
We remember you in our thoughts and prayers
And to let you know that somebody cares.
Yes we care that you are lonely and blue,
So we are sending this hug especially for you.
We pray you find peace from the Lord above,
And that He will surround you in His love.
We pray you'll have the strength needed to go on,
To prove to the enemy that they have not won.
And when the hurting comes anew,
Please know in your heart that we remember you.
Christina Tossell
Sydney Australia
BARBARA BOLIN
October 1, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
ROSA MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
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