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Alex Andrew Nguyen
1989 - 2012
Alex Andrew Nguyen
1989 - 2012
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Alex Nguyen Obituary
Alex graduated from Ponderosa High School in 2007. He was a United States Marine Corporal who served in Afghanistan and was honorably discharged in August, 2012. He was attending Mira Costa Community College and was looking forward to coming home this December to be with family and to attend Colorado State University.
Alex is survived by his parents, Don and Jill, his sister, Christina, his brother, Joseph, his sister, Elizabeth, and his sister, Mary. Alex is a tenacious, loving, respectful, wonderful, insightful, caring, and beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He will always be in our hearts and we will miss him dearly.
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Sgt Spencer
November 11, 2017
Alex, my friend, my battle buddy on Libo in Okinawa, it was truly an honor to serve with you. I folded your flag with tears in my eyes because a great man was no longer with us. I think about you a lot. Im glad i had the opportunity to speak to your parents and tell them of the caliber of marine you were. We all miss you bud, you will never be forgotten
Julie Wiegand
May 24, 2015
Alex,
It is Memorial Day today and I thought of you first. I think of you and pray for you as often as I can. You will forever be special and in my heart. I will always miss you, remember you and love you.
Love,
Aunt Linh
Hunter Lazar
November 10, 2012
Alex,
Remember when you used to wrap me in a blanket and dragged me around? I miss and think about you.
Love,
Your little cousin, Hunter
Garza Family
November 7, 2012
To The Nguyen Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The loss of Alex is heartbreaking and reminds us all of the important things in life. Hold on to your memories to get you through this difficult time.
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Peter Le
November 4, 2012
Alex,
Remember a long time ago, when you were young? I told you that you looked like Bruce Lee and you asked, “Does that mean that I will go young?” I told you that you did not have my permission to go at a young age or else I would beat you up. I know that you are in Heaven now but you better behave because I will do what I promised. Maybe, by the time that I get there, I will go easy on you.
Love,
Uncle Peter
Gary Adler
November 3, 2012
Our herd at Pegasus Rising had the honor of working with Alex and his OASIS cohort this summer for 4 weeks time. Alex seemed at peace while he visited with us and we wish him and his entire family eternal peace.
Charles+Pat Mark
November 1, 2012
Don and Jill,
I'm sorry that I didn't have the honor in meeting Alex.
I have watched from a distance and know from my Daughter,Dawn, about what a fine family that You both have.
Our hearts are saddened by the pain your family is going through.
Your Son was a Genuine, American Hero.-who I have been told,spent extra time and duty insuring that his Brothers in Arms were all safe.
I am sure that Your Fine Son,is in Heaven now.
Our Prayers are with You and Your Family.
November 1, 2012
Don, Ha, TZ, Joe, Lizzy and Mary -
We are so sorry and deeply saddened for your loss. Alex is an amazing person and we were fortunate to have him in our life time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please take care and God bless.
Love to you all!
Joy Berends
November 1, 2012
So sorry to read of Alex' death. Thank-you for his service to our country.
May the Lord comfort you.
October 23, 2012
You will always be remembered my brother.... God bless you and your family. Semper Fi Mac......
"Get Some",
Gunnery Sergeant Jay Eagle
Camp Pendleton, CA
October 21, 2012
To David Lee - please know I am so very sorry for your loss and for your family's grief. I really enjoyed the wonderful pictures of Alex on the website and feel how wonderful he is.
Carol Mullins
Henryk Zaleski
October 21, 2012
Rest in peace Alex.
Dave Le
October 20, 2012
Alex ,''Plaese watch over your family when Jesus open the Golden Gate to let you to enter his home everyone of us love you
Gregg Yeomans
October 19, 2012
Don, Jill, & Family,
I cannot imagine how painful and sad this must be for you all. I hope you can find some measure of comfort in the support and love of others. Know that you are in Debbie's and my thoughts, prayers, and meditations.
Don - I always have enjoyed hearing you speak so proudly of Alex. Keep that love in your heart.
Gregg Yeomans
Nancy Garland
October 19, 2012
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your son. I am so very sorry. I am praying for comfort for your broken hearts. Alex is in Heaven now and has no worries or sadness. Rest in Peace sweet boy.
Christina Danley
October 19, 2012
Alex,
I am really happy that my husband and i had the chance to meet you and for you to be in our lives. I know my husband knew you much better than i do, but even the few times being around you, you were always such a nice person.
Your family and friends are blessed to have you in their lives, even if it was just a short time.
Thank you for what you have done for our Country. and Thank you for being a wonderful friend to my husband.
We're sad to know your gone, but you will never be forgotten. My condolences go out to your family.
With Love,
The Danley Family
Jason, Christina & Caleb
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
October 19, 2012
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to CPL Alex Andrew Nguyen our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Alex. And to Alex it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during Operation Enduring Freedom while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps. Alex, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot and a Marine warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace. Semper Fi.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Alex's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Kelly Zhang
October 18, 2012
Alex, I can remember your cute, round, adorable face in front of grandma and grandpa's house. You and TZ were partners in crime :). You were such an amazing child and very sweet. Thanks for being such a wonderful nephew. We will all miss you dearly. I dug out some pictures last week and you were always smiling. Hope you rest in peace and enjoy the heavens. We will all meet you there. Love you lots.
Aunt Yog, Qian, Tyler and Keene
Kelly Zhang
October 18, 2012
Alex, I can remember your cute, round, adorable face in front of grandma and grandpa's house. You and TZ were partners in crime :). You were such an amazing child and very sweet. Thanks for being such a wonderful nephew. We will all miss you dearly. I dug out some pictures last week and you were always smiling. Hope you rest in peace and enjoy the heavens. We will all meet you there. Love you lots.
Aunt Yog, Qian, Tyler and Keene
Patricio Teran
October 18, 2012
R.I.P Alex… GOD bless you… from your friends… Patricio, Lisa, Patrick, Tatiana, Tegan and Toni.
Kathryn Yung
October 18, 2012
Please be at peace, Alex.
Joseph Nguyen
October 18, 2012
Cuie this is how i remember you... No Trespassing!!! duck-chezz-window. 6-70 H(X)1
well NUMBSKULL thats all i got
see you when i see you
Ps: i got your message, did you hear mine?
yon kim
October 17, 2012
No words can express the sadness for the loss! My condolences for the family. God Bless.
Travis Blunt
October 17, 2012
Alex,
I never gotten the chance to meet you. However, from what I read here you are a truly an amazing person. Words can not express how much you will be missed by everybody. My condolences goes out to your family and friends.
Christina Nguyen
October 16, 2012
Alex,
You are my favorite storyteller. Thanks for the many adventures and misadventures, laughs, jokes, honest truths, snide remarks, and humorous insights. I am blessed to have you in my life.
I have always looked up to you, figuratively. Now I can do so literally! So friend, critic, confidante, conspirator - until next time, peace be with you.
Love,
TZ
Andrew Sholtes
October 16, 2012
Alex, You have served your country and your circle of friends and family with HONOR and COURAGE. The world is a better place because you have lived! Chaplain Andrew Sholtes, LCDR, CHC, USN
Julie Wiegand
October 15, 2012
Alex,
You've been an angel on Earth, and now, you are an angel in Heaven. You have carried the brunt of others' pain on your shoulders and you've been there when others needed you. It is now your turn to rest.
This is not a goodbye but just a temporary time for us to be apart, until we see each other again. I miss you dearly and love you very much.
God bless, babe.
Auntie Linh
Brett Wyble
October 15, 2012
Alex, It was an honor serving with you. I enjoyed your company and our time working together. You are missed already and will never be forgotten. Semper Fi.
GySgt Brett Wyble
Pat Kisner
October 15, 2012
Don and Jill,
Although I did not know Alex, I want to express my deep sorrow in your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you must feel in losing a child. I want to let you know that I am not able to attend the services but my thoughts and prayers are with Alex, you and your family.
Alex Garcia
October 15, 2012
Alex, you will be deeply missed. God bless and peace be with you.
Christina Hall
October 14, 2012
Alex,
It seems like it was just yesterday that Uncle Clark and I picked you and your sister, Christina, up to spend the weekend with us. We always looked forward to having you kids over. We had so much fun together and enjoyed every moment we spent with you kids. You loved to play on Uncle Clark's computer and you were very good at it. As a toddler, you were such an angel. I remember taking you shopping and both you and your sister always refused to buy anything. You both said to me "Annie Lam, we don't need anything. You keep your money. We don't need new clothes or toys, but thank you!� I used to think, how can children, at such a young age be so mature, loving, caring, unselfish, kind, sensitive and polite? But you both were, still are and I love you for that!
I am so glad I got to see you last fall in Denver. You've grown to be such an intelligent, loving, caring, wonderful and responsible young man. I am so proud of who you've become! I can't believe life was so short for you here on earth but I know God has his plans - to bring you home to heaven and be with him. Your life here on earth is completed. You've done your duty and it's time for you to go home. I am accepting it. It's hard for all of us, especially, your mom, dad, sisters and brother to know that they and we will not see you again on earth. But, I know we'll see you in heaven. I know you're in heaven watching over your parents, sisters and brother right now and I am happy for them. Like your Annie Tung said, we now know there is an angel name Alex in heaven that's watching over us.
I love you dearly my little baby nephew. I miss you and can't imagine that we won't get to see your loving face and that infectious smile again, but I am happy that you're in heaven with God right now. You will forever be in my mind and I will hold you dearly in a special place in my heart. Until we see each other again, I love you! May God bless you, my dear Alex!
Annie Lam
dave Le
October 14, 2012
"Alex ,it was nice of to come into the world.I am prou to join the arm force for our freedom,I will see you soon buddy , I miss you when I heard the bad news from Grandma and Grandpa . God alway Bless you for your expertty ,You are apart of my life uncle Dave
Alex and I
Don Nguyen
October 14, 2012
In memory of Alex:
Alex, your passion for purity is as clear as sunlight, like a new born just arriving, a clear sky after darkness from a storm, sacred heart of the VIRGIN MARY and BLOOD of our LORD, JESUS CHRIST.
Alex, your sunlight continues to light my way. It brightens my days and warms my nights. It brings smiles to my face and comforts my heart.
Alex, your passion for goodness and compassion helps me to clarify my actions, allows me to care more for others and brings me peace.
Alex, your acts of kindness inspires me. It brightens my days and warms my nights. It brings smiles to my face and comforts my heart.
Alex, your passion for beauty includes all things God has given us, like the raindrops, clear blue skies, beautiful rainbow, flower blossoms in the fields, birds singing, green forests, majestic mountains, the big blue and wide ocean, the falling leaves, and snowflakes in the wind.
ALEX, YOUR PURITY LIVES WITHIN ME.
It brightens my days and warms my nights.
It brings smiles to my face and comforts my heart.
Peace be with you, son.
Love always,
Dad
Jill Nguyen
October 14, 2012
Alex, my love, my child. I thank God everyday for giving you to us. You are such a responsible, compassionate and caring child. Thanks for the laughs and jokes with mom to come through those days. Thanks for all your love and care for all your siblings, Tz, Joe, Lizzie, and Mary.
Alex, you have done so much for this earth. It is time for you to be taken care of. Please go with Mary, our Mother of Heaven and Earth, to where God has plan for you.
Love you dearly. Rest in peace baby. Mom
Mary Nguyen
October 14, 2012
Alex your dog liliy love to. Think for pick me up in a bag. We will pray for
you. Think for take care of me when I was little baby. I love you alex. love you little sister mary.
Translation:
Alex,
Thanks for taking care of me when I was little. Thanks also for the rides in your "battle bag." It was fun.
I love you! Your dog, Lilie, loves you too. We will pray for you.
Love your little sister,
Mary
Elizabeth Nguyen
October 14, 2012
Alex, Thank you for taking care of me when I was little. LOVE YOU ! Liz, Your little sister.
Dave Le
October 14, 2012
"Alex, God bless you."
Dave Le Grand Knight
Quyen and Ngai Le
October 13, 2012
Alex!!!
Grandpa and Grandma love you very much and we are heartbroken. From the time you were born until your passing, Jesus Christ carried the cross for you. There are no words that can express our pain and sorrow. Please go with the Lord and accept his plans for you in heaven.
Love you always,
Grandpa and Grandma Le
Alex & Sailor
LT Kat Wacker, USN
October 13, 2012
Alex, my Brother, my Friend, my colleague, my partner in crime, I was moved by your talent, your intelligence, your courage, your compassion, your wit ... and your ability to eat more bowls of Coco Puffs in one sitting than I thought humanly possible. Giggity. Be at peace, little brother.
Jamie Le-Lazar
October 12, 2012
Alex, you were a gift to us on earth. Losing you at such a youthful age is a painful reminder of what might have been but I know that God is blessing you now and forevermore, holding you in his loving, peaceful and comforting embrace. I now know an angel in heaven named Cuey and I love you.
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