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Luis Antonio Montes

Luis Montes Obituary

LUIS ANTONIO MONTES

March 11, 1984- Sept. 7, 2006

Luis Antonio Montes, 22, of El Centro, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2006.
Luis was born March 11, 1984 in Mexicali, B.C., MX. He came to the US in 1989 were he lived in Oxnard and Santa Maria for two years, and then came to El Centro in 1992 were he lived. Luis attended Southwest High School and graduated in 2002. He also joined the US Army in 2003.
Visitation will be Friday, September 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Calexico. Rosary will be at 7 p.m.
Mass will be officiated by Fr. Gerardo Fernandez on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 8:30 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Calexico, CA. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
Luis is survived by his mother, Marisela Montes; father, Alejandro Montes; brothers, Alex and Alfonso Montes all of El Centro and sisters, Itza Dayna and Alexa Montes both of Mexicali.

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Published by Imperial Valley Press Online from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Luis Montes

46 Entries

Peggy Childers

September 8, 2011

September 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Luis A. Montes:
Please accept my remembrance of Luis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

September 7, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. Luis A. Montes:
Remembering Luis 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

Teresa Fink

May 30, 2010

Memorial Weekend 2010. I donated my FB status in honor of a soldier who lost his life protecting our country. Luis was the soldier assigned to my status. I am researching him now and thinking of his family and friends. How you must miss him. My heart breaks for you all.

Mimi Rubinelli

September 22, 2009

Too the Family Of Sgt. Montes.
I want too say sorry for your loss.
I hope I got the right Man I'm looking for Sgt. Monte.

Love too you all
Mimi

Peggy Childers

September 7, 2009

To the family of Sgt. Luis A. Montes:
Luis 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

Linda

April 22, 2009

I didn't know Luis but I know he was extraordinary to be a proud member of our military. We who do not serve take so much for granted and all I can do is tell you how sorry I am for your loss but how proud I am to know you served your country for me and mine. Now when I see anyone in uniform I give them a hug and my thanks and think of you.

Kenna Larra

March 20, 2009

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 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

In Memory of Luis ~ (Debra Estep)

September 7, 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 Luis, 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

June 3, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Montes!

Marissa Reyna

November 9, 2007

A good Son, A good Brother, And A good Cousin ! R.I.P Luis Antonio Montes. I love You! You Will Always Be In My Heart!
Love your cousin,
Marissa Damaris Reyna

Marissa Reyna

November 7, 2007

Hey Luis it's me Your cousin Marissa D. Reyna. I love you so much
it's been a year since your loss , but i'm staying strong with my head up high. Because of you I want to succeed in life and because of myself to. You my Hero always and Forever. I Love You!

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)

Christopher Burciaga

August 9, 2007

Montes Family,

I knew Luis in Iraq, he was a great man. He would always talk about his brothers all the time. He was always proud of his younger brother for always having good grades. He loved you guys very much, anyone who knows him will tell you this. I miss him very much, his spirit will always live on, I will never forget him.

Respectfully,
CPT Chris Burciaga

July 31, 2007

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

michael perez

June 21, 2007

It is really hard to see that you did not make it back, I roomed with Sgt. Montes at PLDC, he was a great soldier and friend, always doing something to help someone in need. He always put others over his own needs, We worked jointly in diffrent companies that supported each other, I will never forget the times I shared with him, WE have lost a great leader, Just know this you did a ouststanding job at raiseing Montes to be who he is today and still is just now in heaven.

Spc Perez
Echo company
1-22 INF
[email protected]

Rick Yarosh

June 6, 2007

Hey man, I'm sorry it took so long for me to write. I just want you to know that you meant a lot to me and many others. You will be missed by all. But we will meet again in a better place. I love you like a brother. See you soon my friend.

Cindy Fielding

April 25, 2007

Army National Guard MP

Glen

February 2, 2007

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we 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

Jeff Denman

January 5, 2007

Luis is missed. He was always ready to help everyone. I taught him scuba at PAL and was impressed with this young man. I know that he is at peace and in heaven and that heaven is a better place, but now our world is a little more empty without him.

Fernando Suarez del Solar

December 18, 2006

No hay palabras para decirles el inmenso dolor que representa para mi la perdida de su amado hijo, solo ustedes pueden entenderme, mi hijo Jesus Alberto Suarez del Solar murio apenas empesaba esta guerra sin sentido, y puedo entender su dolor.
Porfavor reciban mi llanto por la perdida de su hijo, como si fuera el mio propio.
Que dios en su misericordia les de el entendimiento y el valor para aceptar su partida temprana de su lado.
tienen usyedes en mi pobre persona un hermano en el dolor.

Gail Raphael

November 10, 2006

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life" John 15:13. How I wish I'd had the privilege of knowing your brave Luis. I grieve your loss and am humbly, unspeakably grateful for his sacrifice. Your entire family has my prayers not only today as do all the selfess, honorable, courageous men and women serving this country. May God strengthen their loved ones and bless and comfort your family and all those who mourn his memory.

michael vallejo

November 9, 2006

You where like a brother to all of us and a good example, i will always charish the good times we had toghether, iám proud to have had a hero for a cousin, you will always be in our hearts, we are proud of you luis.

Sgt. Luis A. Montes, a Hero always

Art Willis

November 4, 2006

Leis was born march 11, 1984 in Mexicali. Visitation for his bureal was held September 15 at our lay of Guadalupe Church in Calexico. Mass was officiated by Fr. gerardo Fernandez on Sat, September 16 and his burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery in Calexico

October 29, 2006

My condolences go out to the family of SGT Luis A. Montes. I only knew Luis briefly, but the loss deeply saddens me. He was a great person, outstanding soldier and friend. Luis you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. We will miss you.
Proud Army wife
Angie (SPC S. Poe)

Eduardo Mendez, Montes

October 20, 2006

YOU WHERE ALWAYS LIKE MY BIG BROTHER LOOKING OUT FOR ME AND SHOWING ME NEW THINGS. I LOVE YOU PRIMO I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

October 10, 2006

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

Mauricio Guerra

October 5, 2006

Amazing what Sgt.Luis A. Montes did, brave man and sympathy goes out to the family

Renzo C

September 29, 2006

You're in our thoughts and in our prayers, Luis. You died a hero and a great man. How lucky are we all to have known someone who was so hard to say goodbye to... I pray that your family find peace of mind and may their pain be soothed by the memory of your love for them...

Jon Siedlik

September 27, 2006

I was in Korea with him. I am sorry for your loss. I just found out a minute ago from a friend what happened and my heart just dropped. Know he is in a better place and that he died doing what he believed in!

Carmen Manzano-Romo

September 20, 2006

Please accept our condolences. From The Family of Fallen Soilder PFC Pablo Manzano Jr.

September 19, 2006

To the Family of Sgt. Luis A. Montes:

My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.

I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all 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. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now 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 those 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 courageous soldier and family.

Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)

[email protected]

(Millersville, PA )

ROBYN GARSIDE

September 19, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES 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 HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Julian Garibay

September 17, 2006

My Godson, My Soldier, My Friend, My Hero, you will be missed. It is men like you who make our country what it is...the land of the free. I will always admire your unselfishness and your devotion to duty. Rest in peace brave Soldier. From your Nino, CWO4 Julian Garibay, USMC, Semper Fi!

Darrell Pechtl

September 15, 2006

I am so sorry for your family's loss. As Luis' former teacher I am honored to say that I knew such a brave man, and heartbroken that our society should lose one so special.

John Clemente

September 15, 2006

Your Sons lives with all men who place Freedom over Safety. His Sacrifice will not be Forgotten.

May God Comfort You!

Vicky Scoggins

September 15, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss of your brave son who gave his life for our freedom. God Bless your family.

XIOMARA MENA

September 15, 2006

FAMILIA MONTES;

MIS MAS SINCERA CONDOLENCIAS, COMPARTO SU DOLOR YA QUE LA PERDIDA DE UN HIJO ES IRREPARABLE, SIENTO SU DOLOR YA QUE NOSOTROS TAMBIEN PERDIMOS A NUESTRO HIJO AMADO EN IRAK EL 6 DE JUNIO 2006, MI HIJO ANDY ANDERSON 46TH ENG BN. MI PETICION A DIOS HOY ES QUE VENGA LA PAZ AL MUNDO Y QUE TRAIGA CONSUELO A NUESTRA VIDA, FAMILIA MONTES LOS LLEVO EN MIS ORACIONES AL PADRE DIOS TODOPODEROSO, RECIBAN FUERZA EN DIOS. Y SIENTASE ORGULLOSA DE LA GRAN LABOR DE SU HIJO. DIOS LES BENDIGA.

UNA MADRE QUE COMPARTE SU MISMO DOLOR.

XIOMARA MENA

September 15, 2006

I found out about what happened through SGT Goodwin who's a good friend of Luis.

I am so sorry for your loss! I will be praying for you

God Bless

John Mendez

September 14, 2006

My sympathy goes out to Sgt Luis Montes family and to his uncle Luis Montes, he is a brave young man who served his country very proudly.

John Mendez/SMD Dispatch Manager

Lee Sirotnak

September 14, 2006

Please accept our condolences for your loss. May God ease your pain and give you strength in this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers, that you find comfort in God’s love and joy in the memory of your Soldier, Luis.

September 14, 2006

May your family find peace in knowing that your son/brother rests in the Loving Arms of Our Lord. We thank you for the sacrifices you have made in order for the rest of us to live in freedom.

Cynthia Vallejo

September 13, 2006

Brave heart. Loving son and brother. Thought about others before himself. Will be missed greatly by friends and family. Condolences to Luisito's family. Rest In Peace, your aunt.

Cynthia Vallejo

September 13, 2006

Brave heart. Loving son and brother. Thought about others before himself. Will be missed greatly by friends and family. Condolences to Luisito's family. Rest In Peace, your aunt.

Jessie Fedorka

September 13, 2006

I remember Luis from Mr Frazier's Class junior year. He was always very polite and nice to everyone. He will be missed, and thank you for your service to our country.

September 13, 2006

All gave some, some gave all.

We are the land of the free, because HE IS BRAVE!

May the family find comfort in our Lords loving embrace during this rough time.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Garnet Jenkins

September 12, 2006

My Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Sgt. Luis A. Montes.

The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

There is so much thanks to be given, for these young heroes, for their Courage, Service and Dedication.

May Luis rest safely in God's Mighty Hands and may God's Loving Comfort and Grace be with the Montes family.

I am the sister of such a 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

With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.

Softly and slowly...

Time heals...

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