Juan R.-Rodriguez-Obituary

Lance Cpl. Juan R. Rodriguez

El Cenizo, Texas

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Juan Rodriguez worked at a pawn shop to provide for his parents, who are too ill to work. When he got called to service in Iraq, he was worried. "He wanted to go to Iraq, but at the same time he was very nervous," said his sister, Fatima. "He was in fear of leaving his parents." Rodriguez, 23, of El Cenizo, Texas, was killed Jan. 13 in an explosion in Anbar province. The reservist was based in Corpus Christi, Texas. When his six-year reserve term was up, he planned to go to school to be a police officer. Rodriguez called his family regularly, and last spoke with them two days before he died. He said he was excited because he was going to be promoted. He was expected home in eight weeks. Rodriguez made his mark as part of his high school Junior ROTC Marine Corps, which he helped get running. He became battalion commander and helped lead the corps drill team to become national champions. "I saw him grow," said Zapopan Gonzalez, a secretary who works for the group. "He became a Marine."

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Hello, We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and some of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Juan R. Rodriguez US Marine Lance Corporal. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey...

Yo siempre lo recuerdo lo conoci desde niño era mi vecino en el cenizo un niño tranquilo obediente estudioso un muchacho k se preocupaba por sus padres Dios lo tenga en su Reyno k desde el cielo cuida de su familia...........atte Rosaura Corona

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Juan R. Rodriguez:
It has truly been my honor to sign Juan'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 Juan will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Juan R. Rodriguez:
Always remembering Juan. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Juan R. Rodriguez:
Please accept my remembrance of Juan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Juan R. Rodriguez:
Remembering Juan on the anniverary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

In Memory of Juan ~ (Debra Estep)

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...

To the family of Lance Cpl. Juan R. Rodriguez:
Juan 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

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...