Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia

I would like to thank everyone on here for the stories and prayers for my brother Benjamin Mejia. Please feel free to contact me.

GOD rest Benjamin Mejia my brave brother I know you watch over us and Brendan and Anastasia. I miss you and I love you.

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Mejia Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

I MISS YOU BENJAMIN...

I miss you Ben, and I know you are still with me. You were my best friend and single-handedly kept me sane in the middle of such insanity. I'm glad that the last time I saw you, we hugged, for I will always treasure those moments.
You are always in my heart.

I miss my Ben =(

Years later, and you still live on in the memory of your friends and family. Every year I celebrate your life. And the joy your brought to the world.

You have never been forgotten buddy. You where my first froend I had in Alaska since we arrived the same damn day and stuck with eachother the entire time. I still to this day wonder how things would of been for you and I hate that i cant just except the fact that you are gone. Hell, it's been years but i still rememeber like it was yesterday. I remember you coming to my room in iraq saying Wilson, lets go work out and i told you okay but never did cause im lazy,,LOL you were so motivated into getting into shape. lolol.. man i love ya so much and please know you are always thought about by many. God bless you and your family Ben Mejia! SSG Kevin D. Wilson

To the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia:
Please accept my remembrance of Benjamin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

You have not been forgotten Benjamin. We are thinking of you today and always.

I will always remember Benjamin. He always going to be my hero.Remembering him on this Memorial Day 2010.

To the family and friends of Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia:
Remembering Benjamin 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

To the family of Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia:
Benjamin 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

”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

I miss you. :)

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 Benjamin, 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

Visit this link to hear the song.

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

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Mejia!

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)

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

We are from the same place yet it took your death for me to know who you were. I thank you so dearly for your fearless, selfless acts to keep this country sleeping under the freedoms you and your fellow heros provide. Rest in Peace. It would have been an honor to know you better.

In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia, who lost his life while in the service of our Country.
A multitude of Thanks to Benjamin and his family, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.

There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
~2 Corinthians 5:1~


May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Benjamin, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Remembers his Sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

Please contact me if you knew Ben or were in his troop.I am writing a book about him and the troops experiences in Iraq and any thing I can hear from all is appreciated.Thank you Kathy Khan Ben's Mom

Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our prayers, that the Lord provide you comfort and peace. We are grateful for the work, and sacrifice, of your Soldier, a true American hero. God Bless.

Ben was in my troop/company and I remember him as a bright, funny and intelligent soldier. I liked him as a person and as a soldier. Ben would always talk to me when I saw him and he was always smiling and joking. I was very heart broken when I learned that he had died. I will continue to pray for his family and I hope that with time the pain will ease. I want to express my deepest sympathies to the Mejia family, and his close personal friends. Ben was a good soldier and served his country and the soldiers around him in the finest tradition.

To the Mejia family,



You are in our hearts during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss and your family are in our prayers. Your son's memory will live on forever. Bless you and your family.

To the Mejia Family,

My Family and I would like to send our up most appologies, for what has happened to you. Your son was so nice and careing, he would always talk to my kids even if they are annoying. It has hurt us deeply that we lost him, because we all consider him and you a part of our military family. I thank you and God for sending him to us so we could get to know him, i didnt know him as well as my husband did, but he and you will always been in our hearts. Thank you for giving us the chance to write. Again my sincerest appologies. The McMasters Family

hi kathy



it was great to talk with you. i wish i could THANK BENJAMIN in person for fighting for the FREEDOMS i enjoy as an AMERICAN. i pray for GOD'S PEACE and BLESSINGS in your life.



GOD BLESS YOU

My sincere condolences to the Mejia family. I am so sorry for the loss of your son/brother/friend/uncle. Ben was well liked by his fellow soldiers and was one of my husbands favorites. I've heard the stories, seen the pictures:) He will be missed by all especially by your family and his UAV family. My sincerest condolences.

May God bless his love ones that were left behind. May God comfort them in their time of need. May they be bless and highly favor from the Lord.; Read (Psalam 23:1)

I remember meeting your son last year while my husband had physical therapy with him. He was very nice and funny and will be missed by many. You are in our family's prayers and may God bless you.

My condolences go out to SGT Mejia's family and friends. He will be missed. God Bless

My Sweet Benji. I will miss you and love you always. I promis you that I will not rest until justice is served. I promise you that I will see you again one day.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Mejia family in the loss of Benjamin. I did not know Benjamin, 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. Benjamin you are a 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~

For the family of Sgt. Benjamin Mejia,

I offer my deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. May the Lord suround you with his peace and comfort you with his mercy. Our son, Mark Wall collapsed and died at Marez on April 27, 2006 while serving with the 172nd SBCT. I do know the kind of pain and loss you are feeling and pray that you are bouyed by the love and support that others have for you at this time.

To the family of Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia:



I can only imagine what you and your family have gone through since being notified of the death of Benjamin. I want you to know that you are not alone. Hearts of families all over are grieving with you.



You are living the nightmare of every family who has a loved one serving his country. I know this time is a difficult one in which no words can express how you feel, just as no words can express how much I feel for you and your family. But know that God above carried Benjamin home and said, "an awesome job - well done."



The path Benjamin chose to follow has not ended.

He now walks in a different place. Not one of war and heartache but one of happiness and eternal peace. His life will continue to touch your family and anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His life reflected his love for his family, his country, his military family and his compassion for those who do not know the meaning of freedom. His life is an inspiration and should be an example that we all follow and honor. Benjamin has not left you, he has been re-deployed to Heaven.



I wish that I could ease your pain and sadness, but it will be a long, slow and painful climb. Pain this deep will never go entirely away, but I pray that as each day that passes the hurt becomes a little less. And the memories of a lifetime will sustain you. The memories are your keepsake that can never be taken away. God has Benjamin in his keeping, but you have him forever in your thoughts and hearts.



I hope that this letter will help to begin the healing process, so that your memories of Benjamin will shine through the sadness. I will continue to pray for you and your family.



with Love & Concern from the proud mother of a US Marine



"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."



" He is like the wind. You can not see him...but you will always feel him"

I will miss the encouraging words he always would say to me and the inside jokes only he and i knew.

SGT Bolton

To the Family of Sgt. Mejia:

I knew your son as a soldier/student at Fort Huachuca. I played a part in training him his specialty/job while here. I remember him as always smiling with a 'go-getter' attitude. I wish to offer you my deepest condolences on the loss of your son and proud soldier. May God Bless you and your son. I am truly sorry for your loss.

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for comfort, peace, hope and strength for the family now and in the days to come. Thank you, Benjamin, for serving your country so faithfully.

My condolences to the Mejia family.

Benjamin may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

To the family of Sgt. Mejia:



May you be comforted by God's Amazing Grace. Know that your Military Family is lifting you up in prayer for strength and courage to face the coming days. God Bless you and God Bless Sgt. Mejia.



Jami Edgecomb

Proud Mother of Cpl Nyle Yates III

KIA 03/16/06 U.S. Army

benjamin--a name I used all my life with my own son, who died in Ramadi Iraq on February 25, 2006. Our special sons seem to be required in the next world for some special reason. I know your love for your Benjamin will live on and on, and your painful, daily missing of him will make your life different than it ever should be. I wish we could carry each others pain, cover each others wounds, and cure each others loss. Ir seems we are destined to meet at least some of it alone. But do not forget that love binds us all together, and together we wil make it through.

God Bless Benjamin E Mejia, may his family take comfort in their memories.

He will not be forgotten.

Thank You Ben for your sacrifice. We are the land of the free, because of the brave

Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.

To the Family of Sgt. Mejia, I wish to offer you my deepest condolences on the loss of your fine young soldier. Your Benjamin is truly an American Hero. May God Bless you all and God Bless Benjamin.

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. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

To the Family of Sgt. Benjamin E. Mejia:

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 )