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Sifoa Nunu
May 28, 2024
Never forgotten brother not a day goes by I don’t think about you! Love Man RIP
Carlos Trujillo
May 27, 2024
Miss you Brother..Seems like yesterday. Great news, family and I haved moved to San Antonio. I can visit you more often. Til Valhala 1SG (R.) Trujillo
CW2 Scott
May 26, 2023
Still remembering our good times in AIT Roger. I hope your family knows you are still come to mind often and are not forgotten.
Daniel Lucia
April 14, 2019
Good evening. I met Mr. Pena today (he let me take a few swings at the ball field at Kelly Field). Id love to connect with him. He told me about Roger Jr and it hit home. If you get this message, please reach out. 413-314-6619.
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Paula Pena
June 13, 2018
My dearest son, I miss you more than ever. Marisol is doing wondeful with your sons Ivan and Gabriel. You would be so proud of them. I was able to go to Ivan's graduation and spent some time with Ivan and Gabriel. I had an awesome time with them. I know that you are watching over them and take care of them. Mijo I know that you would want me to be strong, I try but on days like today it's rough for me and for all of us. Rest in peace my dear son. Mom
Sifoa Nunu
April 26, 2017
I was there on the Day my brother Roger Pena paid the Ultimate Sacrifice! I fought beside Roger and wish the best for his Family! It's been so long but I battle with his loss daily. We the Team Caddy Convoy Team will be meeting up at his Gravesite on 13 June 2018 to pay our respects. We Love You Brother! RIP Roger!
Julio Chavez
November 5, 2016
Thinking of you today more than usual. RIP my friend and save me a spot.
Paula Pena
May 28, 2016
My dear Son, I miss you so very much and the ache in my heart I cannot explain. Remembering you this Memorial Day and everyday. You will never be forgotten my son. And also remembering all the Fallen Heroes I am grateful for their sacrifices. May they all Rest in Peace and you too my angel. Love you so very much....mom
May 28, 2016
Mijo, Thinking of you on this Memorial Day, missing you tremendously and wishing you were here with us. I will never forget about you and it still saddens me very much when I remember all the memories you left. You paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep America safe for your family and country. I also want to thank all the Fallen Heroes for their sacrifices. Love and miss you dearly son, Sgt. Roger P. Pena
Your Dad
Happy 39th Birthday!! Missing you very much son
Roger Pena, Sr
October 28, 2015
Nathan Toews
June 13, 2015
Nine years today brother. The memories are still fresh in my head. I still talk about you when I'm asked about my scars. It's tough sometimes, but it's important that people know the sacrifices made. I wish your family the best as they continue their lives without your physical presence. You are gone, but never forgotten.
June 11, 2015
Mijo, It was June 13, 2006 when we lost you, nine years ago and it has flown so rapidly. I never thought in a million years I would be in this situation. I know for sure I'm not the only one that feels the loss of a soldier and the pain that we carry never fades away just the years that pass by so fast. I wish that I could talk to you, crack jokes and see the fun things you used to do and say. I miss those times, but it's once in a life time that I wish this would have lasted forever. Your loss is reality that I cannot accept. There's not one day that I don't think of you even when I'm doing things around the house and suddenly you pop up in my mind, and I say to myself I wish it was a dream. I can't help it to be in denial, mijo. Your boys are growing so fast and when I hear that they are doing great in their sports activities I wish you could be there with them cheering them on or coaching them. I know they wish the same thing too. You would be very proud of them. My dear son, you will never be forgotten and I'll make sure of that. I love and miss you very much, son. Dad
Shannon Brown
May 27, 2015
Roger, It has been a long time since that fateful day. Every day that goes by I think about you, your wife and boys. You were a man of the highest caliber... someone we can all model ourselves behind. You were a warrior and outstanding Soldier. I count myself lucky to have been in the presence of such a fine young man. RIP My Brother... the Soldiers of C Co, 10th SBTB are still on watch. Gone but NEVER forgotten.
Tammy
May 26, 2015
I couldn't sleep a wink last night. although all these years have passed you remain in my thoughts and heart. I saw your dad on TV yesterday speaking of you and it brought back memories. You made such an impact out there in the military it doesn't surprise me. Working with you at HEB, I know exactly the kind of funny and uplifting person everyone is talking about. Your squinting of your eyes when you smiled is one vision I will never forget. You had a way of making sure everyone was ok, even if you weren't. Thanks for making all my days at HEB worth while and for your service. You are truly missed. I remember working at att and walking into the break room for lunch and there you were. Breaking news of a solider who lost his life in Afghanistan, your picture right there on the TV screen. I'll never forget that day - it was such a shock. Couldn't believe it. Time flys ....I know you are watching over your fam and kiddos. You, I will never forget. A beautiful soul that the lord needed more.
Raquel Ramirez
May 26, 2015
Another year, yet it still seems like yesterday I had restless night as I was getting ready for my guard mount, something didn't feel right. You were and are a good man and food medic
May 25, 2015
My condolences. I'm a 1967 graduate of McCollum High School. We may be cousins.
Sandi Pena-Lockaby
Brian Scott
May 25, 2015
AIT seems like a lifetime ago Roger, but I want you and your family to know that you are still remembered. Taz Medic brother
M. Pena
May 25, 2015
You are not forgotten. We think of you every day. You are always and forever in our hearts. Time does not take away this tremendous pain that our hearts feel. Our boys are so grown up. If only you could physically be here to share how wonderful they are,.. but I know you watch them up from above. I hope that you are as proud of the great young men they are becoming. They miss you tremendously, we all miss you. We have so many memories to cherish you by.... Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a Memory that no one can steal.....We love you Roger.....Your courage and sacrifice is never forgotten.Remembering you today on this Memorial Day and everyday. Love you.
May 24, 2015
Mijo another Memorial Day is here and yet it seems just like yesterday when you left us. My feelings never change you're always in my thoughts, just imagining that one day you will be coming home and walking thru the door like you used to with your family. But those foolish thoughts are way gone, all I have are just your memories and pictures. I wonder how you would've looked like now, that I will never get to see. You are never forgotten. Son you paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country. I am so proud of you.
Always in my heart...Dad
October 28, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON, SGT. ROGER PENA
There goes another year with the same miserable pain that never leaves my heart. Eight years have flown so fast, that I still see your picture and imagine how you would have looked like. I know for sure you would have been very proud of your boys Ivan and Gabriel. They are very athletic boys just like their father. Damn son it just breaks my heart just thinking about how proud you would've been of them. I know you take care of your family and us everyday. There's still that word that I think of "why you". You were so young and full of life. Once again son Happy Birthday! I miss you very much and will always be proud of you. LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, DAD
Robert Tilley
August 27, 2014
Hello Mr. or Mrs. Pena, my name is Chaplain Tilley. First, please let me say that I am so sorry for your loss. Secondly, someone recently left a military coin and letter near your son's memorial photo that is on display at the hospital and I would like the opportunity to send them to you or his family. With that being said, I don't know how to contact you or send you the items. Please contact me via my email and I will send them to you as soon as possible. Thanks and God bless,
Ch Tilley
May 26, 2014
Wow, just wanted to tell the Pena family I was w him in Afghanistan though we were not in the same unit, I remember that day when my plt sgt sad we lost someone. I remember that morning I couldn't really sleep I was really uneasy, I believe my spirit was with him. I do think about his 2 young kids and wife all the time even though I haven't meet them. I was feeling soo bad since 2007 I couldn't remember his name till early this morning. Whenever I think about him my eyes stat to swel up. Now his family is without him and trying to live life without him and adjust, believe it's hard when you lose a loved one, it does take take time 8 yrs is nothing, be patient and celebrate and do things in remember acne of him or do what he would do. Ty
Monica
May 26, 2014
We were in the same battalion and while I don't believe we ever met, I will never forget the day you were on that convoy with the rest of the guys from my company. I think about you and your family often. God bless your family.
Sgt. Roger P. Pena, Jr.
May 23, 2014
Mijo, here's another Memorial Day 2014, time passes by so fast but the memories I have of you are embedded in my mind day after day. In conversations I've had I'm told that time heals all wounds but not so. It's the opposite reality kicks in and when I see your picture I ponder to myself and ask God "why". I wish I could talk to you and hear your voice, your special laughter or just give you a hug, but that soldier is long gone. You are now our guardian angel. When I watch TV and see the news, and they announce soldiers coming home to their families after serving in Afghanistan I wish you were one of them, but God had your destiny planned out already. Your job on earth was done. Miss you a lot son, you will never be forgotten! Love Dad
Roger Pena, Sr.
October 28, 2013
Happy Birthday Mijo! Today you would have turned 37 yrs old if you were still here, but sadly God called you home at a very young age. It's hard for me to accept that you are gone and I've come to acknowledge it's not our world. God calls us when it's our time to go, but I'm not the only one that's hurting for your loss. You are always on my mind and when I see your handsome face on a picture I wish you were still here. I will never forget when I was leaving New York you took me to the airport and we had our last chat, you told me "take care of yourself dad, I want to see you when I get back", but that day never came. Till this day that's all I think of. I love you mijo and miss you so very much. I am very proud of you, son. One day I will join you in God's Kingdom...Dad
June 24, 2013
Brother, I just received a phone call from one of our brothers today, while at work. I did not realized it has been this long since that day, maybe because it stills feels like it was yesterday. One thing I can assure you, we have always kept you in our prayers and that we even named a clinic in Iraq after your name, to make sure you were always there with us. I will always remember your jokes and the things you used to say, I will never forget you using the word "WILCO" that became part of our vocabulary. You will never be forgotten brother!
FJA Richland, Missouri
Joseph
June 14, 2013
Hey brother, it's been a while but I haven't forgotten about you and I never will. I try very hard not to think about you because when I do I get emotional. I am at work right now trying to hold back the tears as I look at the pictures in your album. I remember taking some of those pics while we were in Afghanistan like it was yesterday. I never had the chance to tell you how much I respected the man that you were. You were a good husband and father. I remember going to the MWR tent with you in Kabul and seeing you call your family every night no matter what time of night it was. You would always talk about your family every day. You were a great friend, always there for me to talk to if I needed you and always telling me that I needed to work on my shoulders when we went to the gym. I remember you telling me how to drive through traffic while we were on convoys together in downtown Kabul. You were so scary... lol... That's too funny... And of course, you were always a good Soldier. You always did what was asked of you regardless of your personal feelings about the situation. I don't think I ever told anyone this, but I remember you telling me that you were scared to go on that mission because you felt like something was going to happen. I remember trying so hard to take your place but they wouldn't let me... Sometimes I feel like it should have been me instead of you... I deal with that everyday man... It's very hard but I drive on with life just like everyone else because we have to but I also feel like I owe it to you to succeed just like you would have if you were the one sitting here in my place and just like I would expect you to if I were in your place. You are always on my mind and in my heart. You are always with me. I will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us. We will be celebrating the Army's Birthday today at the Park on base and while everyone else is celebrating know that I will be celebrating for you man, celebrating your life and how you lived. I miss you and I love you brother. Joseph
June 13, 2013
7 years today bud. I'm back where they medivac'd me, living and working in DC. I'm doing well though. 7 years later and it still feels like yesterday, rolling around in the sandbox with those jokers in our team. I'll never forget how fortunate I am to be here, nor will I forget you and your sacrifice. Rest easy brother.
Don Freeman
May 27, 2013
Roger, remembering you, your entire family, and the ultimate sacrifice you made. I will never forget.
CSM Don Freeman
M. Pena
May 26, 2013
Thinking of you always love. We miss you tremendously and the ache within our hearts will always remain. Our boys are growing up so fast and I know you watch them from above. You are in our hearts today and every day. You are never forgotten, your memory lives on within our boys. Missing you everyday. We love you.
Roger Pena
May 26, 2013
Remembering you is easy,I do that everyday,But there's an ache within my heart, That will never go away. ( Your Dad love you forever). 5/27/2013
shannon
May 25, 2013
Roger, I miss you more on days like this,I will never forget the times we shared especially the first time we met and we stayed up till the sun came up and told me you would never forget me and I aslo said I would never forget and I haven't I will always have something to remember you by...till we meet again sweetie. Shannon
November 12, 2012
Words alone will never describe how much I miss you. You are always in my heart and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. From the moment we met I knew that you were the one who would always have my love. You are my only true love and I will never forget you or get over you or just "move on" , some people don't understand true love. For those who do know what you and I had , they know it has not been easy for me to accept your absence. You chose me to be your wife and I chose you to be my husband because I loved you then , I love you now and I will love you forever. Your memory is alive today and always will be.......I will love you always.
November 11, 2012
To the Pena Family! Over the years I've been praying for you all. I can't remember how I came across Sgt. Pena's guess book page but I clearly knew that I would never forget him. He died on Flag day which happens to be my birthday. Keep his memory alive always! Shannon from Pennsylvania
M. Pena
June 13, 2012
Time continues on and it just still seems so unreal. Today marks six years and I will never forget. I remember the day I met you, I will never forget. The day I lost you the whole world crumbled around me and I could not understand why it had to be you....I will never forget that day. You gave me the greatest gifts, our boys, Ivan and Gabriel....I will never forget. I am honored to have a big part of you through them, honored that they have an amazing man as a father. Your love, courage, bravery and sacrifice...... I will never forget. You are always in my heart and I will miss you always.... I will never forget.
Joeangel
May 29, 2012
I miss your laugh and smile....the kids, especially maddie ask about you...although you've left this plain your presense resonates and makes us strong in faith and belief....the faith that good exists...the belief that individuals can make a change...i've not for one instance forgotten our plan bro and although i miss your presense i feel you every second amidst every day of my existence...and i'll keep my promise and stay on course...we love and miss you so much J...i promise your sacrifice won't go in vain
Don Freeman
May 28, 2012
God bless you Roger. I remember always, especially today.
M. Pena
May 28, 2012
Words alone cannot describe the feeling and heartache of everyday without you. There is not a single day that passes by that I do not think of you. I am thankful for the love you and I shared. You gave me the biggest part of you, Ivan and Gabriel. Life is not how we planned it but I am very thankful to have shared what we had. No one will ever understand the immense love that I have for you and I always will. The memories we shared can never be taken away from me. I miss you everyday and always will. You are never forgotten.
Nathan Toews
May 28, 2012
Thinking of you brother.
My Beloved Son
Paula Pena
May 23, 2012
My dearest and wonderful son, my first born; when I found out I was going to have you I asked the Blessed Mother to take care of you like she took care of her Heavenly Son. Little did I know you would be taken away from me very young in age, but I know our Heavenly Father knew that you had served him very young in age in church activities, you were a wonderful and respectful son, a responsible and loving father and husband, and a person who believed in family, peace and loved his Country. You definitely completed your time here and now I know you are in charge of something as an Angel. I am so proud of you mijito lindo and miss you very much. I kiss your picture every night before I go to bed. Lots of love, mommy(like you used to call me).
CSM Don Freeman with Sgt. Roger Pena's family. It was an honor and pleasure meeting you!
May 23, 2012
M. Pena
November 11, 2011
You are always on my mind, more than ever on days like Veteran's Day, it breaks my heart..... I will never forget you. Today and everyday I always think of you. We miss you so very much. We will never forget your sacrifice. We love you. Always and forever in our hearts. Happy Veteran's Day my love.
Shannon Brown
November 1, 2011
Roger, Happy Belated Birthday my Brother. I send prayers to your family every day. I know your family misses you; I can hear it in their words. Anyone that knew you knows what a special person you were. I know you are looking down on us everyday wishing you could make us smile. Your memory will never die. Rest in Peace Brother...
Lionel Washington
October 31, 2011
Been a long time, but I still miss you brother. My prayers are still with your family everyday. We will never forget. Happy belated birthday Roger.
a g
October 28, 2011
Hey J.R., Happy 35th birthday. Miss you, wish you were still here
M. Pena
October 27, 2011
Still so unreal to me, everyday I think of you. I see your smile and I hear your laugh. This emptiness in my heart will always remain. My heart aches for you everyday. The boys and I miss you so very much. Time goes on, still difficult. Your memory will always live on within our boys. Know that they are very proud of their daddy and never forget him. Gabriel is a mini you, not a day goes by that he does not make me laugh. And Ivan, he holds your charisma. On your special day I ask that the sweet angels along your side sing graceful and beautiful birthday wishes to you.... 10/28, Happy 35th my love!!! Happy Birthday sweet angel of mine, you will always be my love. We miss you and will never forget. We love you Roger.
Don Freeman
October 25, 2011
Greetings to all who knew and loved Roger. We all miss him very much. I was his Bn Command Sergeant Major in Afghanistan, and I now serve as the Fort Sam Houston Garrison CSM. We are dedicating a new building on Fort Sam to Roger, and I will post the information about it here.
Joeangel Castro
October 21, 2011
Wow, it'll be you birthday next Friday bro. I can't lie it's been hard these past years gettin on without you but we've all been strong. I just miss you so much and I feel like such a hypocrite when people come to me for advice. I'm not as strong as they think and I haven't been complete since you've been gone. I love you bro and our bond will never be broken. Luckily Freddy is always around and your pops is always good for some laughs. He misses you bro, bad real bad, and part of him is lost. I guess we all are you know. Our lives were built with you in it and we just were not ready to change that. I guess we're still not. I don't know what good these gathered words will do but we all just miss you. I miss you...
M. Pena
September 28, 2011
Sweet angel of mine, we miss you so very much. You are never forgotten, you are always in my heart. Today and everyday is something new with the boys, how I wish you could be here with us to share all these moments. I know you watch from above but your absence on this Earth is such a heartache and so painful......days go by and it is still unreal. I hope you know how much the boys and I truly miss you. I love you and always will.
Joeangel Castro
August 15, 2011
There hasn't been a day in the five years you've been gone that my heart hasn't broken at the thought that I won't hear your laugh and smile your smile on this new day. Maddie and Jeremiah comment how they wish you were still here and I make sure to see Freddy at least twice a week. We won't ever forget J. I know your making someone else laugh right now. And I guess I can find some comfort in that...Love you bro
Peggy Childers
June 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Roger Pena:
Please accept my remembrance of Roger on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
June 14, 2011
Hey J.R., 5 yr gone bye, still missing you and love u cuz. love alice
M. Pena
June 13, 2011
Today marks 5 years.....time has passed yet it still feels like yesterday. The pain in my heart will always remain. I think of you everyday. I miss you always. I will never forget you. Grant me strength to continue on. Keep watching over our babies, Ivan and Gabriel. If you only knew how much we really miss u....u r forever in my heart. I love you always.
Eduardo Teran
May 30, 2011
To the bravest and best man I ever had the pleasure of meeting. I love you mi hermano.
Jirema Ansley
May 30, 2011
Roger,
Not a day goes by without thinking of you and the good times. I really wish I spent more times going over to your house to BBQ and just chill and hang out. Miss you bro.....
Jirema
Roman Tressler
February 10, 2011
Sgt, Pena and Family.
I was in the convoy that Pena life was taken. I was the lead gun truck driver. I'm truely, from the deepest depth of my heart and soul sorry for your loss. I wish I turned around the convoy unit, but I can't change the past. I remember the last things he said to me and he of course poked fun at me. Thats okay, I want everyone to remember him for his humor and good personality.
Truely
Roman Tressler
January 20, 2011
You are always on my mind. I think of you everyday. Give me the strength and the courage to continue on. The boys hurt and my heart breaks,it aches, it is crushed everytime they hurt. Our boys and I miss you so much, if you only knew how much you are truly missed......I need your strength, I need your courage. Lead me and guide me. I love you always.
M. Peña
November 10, 2010
You served this great country and you gave your all...the ultimate sacrifice. You are greatly missed by all of us. You are always in my heart...never forgotten. Watch and protect over the boys my love,my sweet angel. This Veteran's Day know that you are in my thoughts and heart just as everyday,I will never forget...it still feels like just yesterday. We love you my hero.
October 29, 2010
Hi J.R. Yesterday was your 34th b-day, hope you and your tio and grandparents had fun up there. Keep watching over us and one day we see each other again. always in our hearts. Happy birthday
Love Alice
Don Capio
October 29, 2010
Roger...I know you are looking down on us and protecting us each and every step. We miss you alot..Miss all the good times we had in Eggers..Hope you are enjoying your Bday in Heaven..Rest in peace bro, You will always be in our heart.
October 27, 2010
I think of you everday...I will never forget. The moments we shared , the laughter we enjoyed, the times we cried...I miss it all. You are and will forever be in my heart. May the angels sing gracefully on your special day (10/28) my love. Happy Birthday!!! You are not forgotten....we love you.
August 10, 2010
Love I miss u so very much everyday......and more than ever on days like these.....how do I go on without you? How do I explain to a 5 year old.....it is so difficult...but somehow through your spirit I know u have this connection with him that makes him understand.... I saw it and felt it today in the letter he wrote. It broke my heart and at the same time it amazed me......so I know you watch over them....... home is not the same without you here. Ivan misses you so much, we always remember you. If you only knew how much we miss you, how difficult your absence is. Time moves on and as the days go by I am still trying to learn to live with all this......I light this candle for you. Rest in peace love. You are in my heart always and you are never forgotten.
Nathan Toews
June 19, 2010
June 13. Four years now and it's still rough. I remember joking around with you in Kandahar before we rolled out. The memories before that day have pretty much blurred, but I can still recall that day as if it were yesterday. I still don't get it, but I'm trying to do the best I can with what I have. I'm sorry.
Peggy Childers
June 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Roger Pena:
Remembering Roger 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
alice gutierrez
June 13, 2010
hello, j.r. Its been 4 years since you left us, not a day goes by that you don't cross our minds. We miss you dearly. you were an angel who was called up to heaven. love you and miss.
Wera
Carolann Rogers/Debutts
May 31, 2010
Roger Pena, You are in thoughts, hearts, and prayers today. Not by a few but by many. My step-father introduced me to your story, it has had an everlasting impact on me. He worked with you in the Army, has had wonderful things to say. Today we honor you, your sacrifies, and your integrity. What you have endured for our country, for families alike goes with great admiration. Thank you for having the courage and strength that many do not have. You are an eternal hero.
Daddy loves Boo boo (Ivan) with all his heart!! Our last Christmas together.
December 25, 2009
Daddy loves Nooni (Gabriel) with all his heart!!! Our last Christmas together.
December 25, 2009
December 25, 2009
Emptiness...loneliness...heartaches...the pain of your absence. Words cannot express how much we miss you babe. The sweet innocence of our boys, how I wish you could be here physically to see them smile on Christmas morning, to hug , to laugh and to cry with. My holidays are so difficult with out you. There is not a day that I do not think of you. It crushes my heart to know that you are really gone. I never knew a love like this.....my heart remains broken....for you and for our boys. It does not get any easier within time, it only becomes harder. Learning to accept and live with this reality is not easy. You have taught me that love is a verb and not a noun like the dictionary states. It is our actions of love that make bonds stronger than ever. Anyone can say the words I love you... It is actions that speak most highly of a person and you were willing to make that sacrifice for us and show your love. I am forever grateful to you. Continue to give me your strength, your courage and wisdom so that I may raise our boys to the best of my ability. They miss you so much babe...I want you to be proud of them. Sweet angel of mine continue to watch over them. Merry Christmas love.
Teresa Mendoza
November 26, 2009
Roger , it is you who sacrificed his life for all of us and it is you who came from such a wonderful family and it is you who is so dearly missed by all who knew you and all who loved you, may you rest in peace and may God keep you in his loving arms. To the all the Pena family, "I wish you all a good Thanksgiving, and may God bless all of you." from your friend .
November 25, 2009
Son, Just letting you know that we all miss you very much that words can't describe the pain and hurt that we have endured as the years pass by so fast and it just seems like yesterday. I truly believe that you are taking care of all of us from the Kingdom of God. There is a scripture in the bible that reminds me of you that says "there is no greater love then the one who puts down his life for his loved ones and his country". I'm proud of you son and watch all the soldiers who are still sacrificing their lifes for our freedom. Go Texas Longhorns! Rest in peace son. Love Dad
Karen Pena
November 22, 2009
HI bro, I could never find myself to write to you cuz I feel like it's a bad dream and I wish it would all go away,but it never does. There is not a day that goes by that I don't cry for you and the boys. I really miss you and wish that we could party the way we did,but you paid the ultimate price and that was to service our wonderful country. Now that Thankgiving is coming my heart is filled with hurt and pain that you and your boys will not be sitting at the table with us. I cry with mom and mom crys with me wishing that you were still here. Our family will never every be the same cuz there is alway's an empty chair no matter where we go. I want to tell you that you and the boys are always on my mind and that you all will never be forgotten cuz I hold on to that memory.Happy Thanksgiving Bro!!Love your sis
Alicia Padilla
November 11, 2009
Roger, as I sit here on this day I think of a special person so many people lost. I remember talking to you about the boys and Marisol and wondering what it was like to have someone so special and to have 2 amazing children that brought you so much joy. Today I sat with my daughter and I knew exactly how you felt. I wish you could have been here to meet her and see how she has changed me! For the better of course. I wish I could tell you how much my family means to me just like you told me about your family! We miss you Roger! Thank you for bringing Marisol into my life. I can't wait til we get to have our spa day and I am sure it will be filled with memories of you! Thank you paying the ultimate sacrifice. You will forever be my Hero! You will never be forgotten!!
Eddie Garcia
November 11, 2009
Roger, I just moved into a new home and was looking through some old pics I had when we were in the dorm at UT. I was talking with my wife and was telling her about you and how much she would have liked you. When you left Austin we never got back in touch and it is something I always regret. I just want to thank you for showing me the ropes when I arrived at UT, if it wasnt for you I wouldnt have made the friends that I have and wouldnt have the fun memories we all had together. You introduced yourself and became my FRIEND. Well Bro Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your sacrifice. I'll drink a Shiner Bock for you today like the good ol days. HOOK EM!!!
Brothers forever!
November 10, 2009
Zoey
Josie Acosta
November 10, 2009
This beautiful lab was my nephews dog, her name is zoey. I am so lucky to have his dog she reminds me that I have a little part of my nephew with me and for that I am so grateful to have her. He knew that I would take good care of her because I am a dog lover and she would be in a good home.I think of you JR everyday, we all miss you and thank You nephew for bringing Zoey into my life. Love Tia Jo
Alice Gutierrez
October 29, 2009
hey J.R, today would of been your 33 birthday, I'm sure you are celebrating it with nana, grandpa, tio Sonne. Still thinking of you, and you always be remebered. thanks for being a wonderful hero to this country.Love Wera
Like Father LIke Son...mini me.
October 28, 2009
Daddy Loves Me!!
October 28, 2009
Marisol Pena
October 28, 2009
Happy Birthday love.....my sweet angel I miss you so very much..more than you will ever know. Wishing that I could hold you, see your smile, hear your laugh....missing everything about you. My heart will always and forever ache for your absence. Our boys are the sweetest reminder of you and my greatest gift from you. I know you watch them from up above. Your presence is everywhere, I feel you... We miss you so very much. Love you babe. May the angels sing in harmony on your day...Happy Birthday my hero.
Lionel Washington
August 30, 2009
We will never forget you "Pancho". It seems like yesterday you were here with us. I'm back over here and not a day can pass that I don't think of you or pray for your family. RIP
alice gutierrez
August 29, 2009
Hey J.R there is not one day, that doesn't go by that you don't cross my mind. even though we didn't spend a lot of family time together, I do have the pleasant memories growing up with, and you, playing at nana's house. Miss you, and god has a wonderful angle guarding his gates. Love Wera
M Peña
June 14, 2009
I miss you more than words can express. This pain in my heart will always remain and I will never forget. It is so hard to accept this reality...there are days that I still hope you will walk through that door and say you are home... but I know the reality and what is the impossible, still I just wish. You are always in my heart and I miss you everyday,love of my life.
At Camp Eggers - Afghanistan
June 14, 2009
Peggy Childers
June 14, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Roger Pena:
Roger 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
M. Peña
May 25, 2009
I could feel the wind blowing and as I looked at all the flags it felt like just yesterday again. I will never forget you. Miss you, love you.
"No greater love is there than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friends."
-John 15:13
Cindi Ledet-Hughes
May 20, 2009
My son, SGT Lee Holloway served with you in Afghanistan. He took it very hard when he lost you. We lost Lee one year ago. I know you two are together. God Bless your family
Lee's Mom
Kenna Larra
April 7, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” 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!
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Sincerely,
Kenna
On the range with PSD-A in Afghanistan, SGT Pena and SGT Thomas
November 17, 2008
Alicia Padilla
October 27, 2008
I miss you more everyday. Thank you for being you and teaching me something new everyday. I am so thankful to have had you in my life. Don't you worry you told me to take care of other soldiers and I am but, more importantly I have been talking to Marisol. Your boys are growing so much. We miss you!
In Memory of Roger ~ (Debra Estep)
June 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 Roger, 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Don
June 10, 2008
Hey Buddy,
seems like yesterday you and I were hanging out, it has been two years and we miss you dearly. You always will have a spot in my heart. You are my best friend and always will be Miss you buddy....
Becky Padilla
June 9, 2008
With deepest sympathy to the Pena Family. Just remember he was a brave and true soldier. May God Bless The Pena Family.
Harlandale High School
May 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Pena!
Shannon Brown
April 23, 2008
Roger, you have no idea how much you have made an impact in my life. You are the epitomy of what it means to be a Soldier and friend. You were one of my first Soldiers at Drum and I will never forget you or your smile. Marisol and the boys: know that all of us in the unit will always be here for you. Don't hesistate to contact us if need be.
Andrew Medlin
April 14, 2008
We will never forget Pena or the man he was. He lives on in our hearts. My best wishes to Marisol and the rest of the family.
Leslie Montez
March 27, 2008
To the family of Roger Pena, my condolences are with you all especially Marisol and their children. I worked at the HEB on Goliad Rd a few years back and saw a benefit they had for him on my DVR back in the beginning March 2008. I saw his picture and he looks so familar and found an article on sa.com about his life. I know that it wasn't much, but he did help me a few times in the store. May god be with you, his family.
Lionel Washington
January 24, 2008
Hello Marisol I never knew this book existed until now i am truly sorry for not offering my prayers and condolences. Roger and i were together since AIT and we always talked about Texas.(Good of course). Words cannot express your loss or our deepest sympathy for you and your family. Not a day has passed that Roger doesn't cross any of the Soldier's minds and that is something that we feel we share with you. We will never forget. Never hesitate to ask if you ever need. We will always be there for you.
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